About Seychelles
Seychelles officially the Republic of Seychelles is an archipelagic island country in the Indian Ocean at the eastern edge of the Somali Sea. It consists of 115 islands. Its capital and largest city, Victoria, is 1,500 kilometers (932 mi) east of mainland Africa. Other nearby island countries and territories include the Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, and the French overseas regions of Mayotte and Réunion to the south; and Maldives and the Chagos Archipelago to the east. Its estimated population of 98,462] is the smallest population of any sovereign African country.
Seychellois culture and society is an eclectic mix of French, British, and African influences, with more recent infusions of Chinese and Indian elements. The country is a member of the United Nations, the African Union, the Southern African Development Community, and the Commonwealth of Nations.
North Island
Private Paradise
There are very few island resorts like North Island anywhere in the world: beautiful, private, and offering a fully customizable experience. Its signature style combines natural beauty with sheer indulgence—nothing found here is short of unique and exceptional. It’s a place for those seeking an unspoiled, spectacular dream island all for themselves.
The island’s natural beauty, big villas, wonderful nature and utmost privacy as well as the carefree, bare-foot relaxed atmosphere with no dress code.
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FÉLICITÉ ISLAND
SIX SENSES ZIL PASYON
All-villa beachside stay Six Senses Zil Pasyon sits on lesser-known private-island Félicité in the Seychelles. Its name rings true: a gasp-inspiring setting of white-sand beaches, soaring rocky outcrops and swaying palm trees does indeed bring on feelings of intense happiness. This boutique stay has an ocean-front pool, an eco-conscious ethic and a handful of eateries who plunder the sea for the freshest seafood. Dip into your private pool, snorkel in the island’s crystal-clear waters, and have your shoulder knots worked loose in the beach-side Six Senses Spa. In the evening, sip from a jar of house-made rum and watch as the sun melts into colours everywhere along the horizon.
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Desroches Island
Four Seasons Resort
Remote and secluded, yet only 35-minute away (by a small plane) from Mahé, the Desroches Island is perfectly located to provide an experience of “luxury castaway”—courtesy of Four Seasons. The resort offers forty beach suites with private pools and eleven private residence villas. All are set up as an exclusive destination on a pristine tropical island. Edged by fourteen kilometers of white beach, with wild nature in the interior, it’s the ultimate desert-island fantasy. Ah, and check this: a sunset-watching from a lighthouse is a thing here.
On Desroches Island, there is nothing to distract you from tranquillity, save for the sound of birds singing and an ocean breeze that invites you to come a little closer. the only resort on this captivating coral island in the middle of the Indian Ocean, where the beaches belong to no one and everyone at the same time. Rustic villas and suites are intimate retreats and will make you feel like a castaway who has struck gold.
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MAHE
Anantara Maia
With its stunning white sands, sparkling turquoise waters and verdant green hillside, the Seychelles’ MAIA Luxury Resort & Spa certainly looks the part of paradise. Occupying a private 30-acre peninsula on Mahé, this hideaway puts a luxurious twist on an all-inclusive getaway.
Here, all rooms are villas, outfitted with Instagram-worthy infinity pools, sunken stone tubs and chic, Balinese-inspired décor courtesy of renowned resort architects Bill Bensley and Lek Bunnag.
Every guest is assigned a 24-hour butler, who will deliver sunscreen before your morning hike and book a massage for you upon your return. Meals can be served in the restaurant, but why would you descend from your villa in the clouds when you can have whatever you crave delivered right to your poolside perch? Set your internal clock to island time and let MAIA Luxury Resort whisk you away to tropical bliss.
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ISLAND PRASLIN
Raffles
Nestled on the magical island of Praslin, exquisite private pool villas, touched by the sublime beauty of white powdered sands, opal-hued oceans and lush green hills.
One of the world’s most far flung destinations, nestled in the Indian Ocean, the island of Praslin is the launch point for a myriad of activities and home to natural wonders such as amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The dramatic rooftop lounge, Takamaka Terrace. It’s a perfect place for sundowners at the end of a day filled with visits to the ancient forests on Praslin, water sports, and relaxation.
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Seychelles is truly a dream paradise: a string of tropical islands surrounded by turquoise ocean, with wild nature, stunning landscapes, and some of the best luxury hotels and resorts in the world—all keen to welcome you. Start planning your trip with list of the best luxury resorts in the Seychelles.
Seychelles is one of the few spots on the planet that brings together, in one small place, many luxury resorts with that extra wow factor
