Seychelles

Mother Nature was unbelievably generous with Seychelles, a fabled paradise whose islands lie scattered across the Indian Ocean. Spellbinding beaches are the main attraction, and what beaches! Exquisite ribbons of sand lapped by turquoise waters and backed by lush hills, palm trees and Dali-esque boulders. Beyond the beach, diving and snorkelling are brilliant in the warm waters amid abundant marine life, while few places on the planet do ocean-side luxury quite like Seychelles. Mahé is the largest island and entry point to Seychelles, with some fabulous resorts, restaurants and beaches, not to mention the small capital city of Victoria. But it's also the busiest island, with glorious Praslin and La Digue a short boat ride away. Even further out, there are real lost-world islands to be found.

If a visit to Seychelles isn't on your bucket list, it should be — no mistakes were made when creating this astounding archipelago. Located off the northeast coast of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean, you'll be hard-pressed to find a more remote and relaxing place to unwind. All 115 of its picturesque islands encapsulate the true nature of paradise, and many boast the most luxurious of resorts.  The rapidly changing face of Seychelles' accommodation scene, in which new and renovated establishments are coming regularly providing visitors with wider choice and options in their selection of holiday accommodation.