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Opening HoursWhere To Go in the Indian Ocean
Whether you're heading to the Indian Ocean en famille or as a romantic get-away, we can recommend the best island to spend your luxury holiday on, be it in the Maldives, the Seychelles, Mauritius or Reunion. Discover more about each of these island paradises below.
Where to go in Indian Ocean
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Mauritius
This tiny Indian Ocean island has long set the standard for tropical luxury holidays.
Seychelles
An ideal choice for anybody looking for lower-key beach time than is provided by the glitzier Maldives or Mauritius.
Reunion
Neighbour to Mauritius, and perfect either in combination or as a standalone destination.
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What to do in Indian Ocean
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Dive Fregate Island
Fregate Island is situated on the edge of the inner group of granite islands that lie at the heart of the far-flung Seychelles archipelago.
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Luxury Hotels in Indian Ocean
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Niyama
The little sister of one of our favourite Maldivian retreats, Huvafen Fushi, PER AQUUM Niyama opened its doors in March 2012. It is every bit...
W Retreat & Spa
As if choosing where to stay in the Maldives wasn't hard enough, along comes the W Retreat & Spa.
Anantara Kihavah
A serious contender for one our favourite Maldivian hotspots, Anantara Kihavah leaves no stone unturned, with effortless style and a mega dollop...
Baros Maldives
Baros is an immaculate resort on a private, palm-fringed island surrounded by a shallow lagoon.
Cheval Blanc Randheli
Sister property to the contemporary classic Cheval Blanc in Courchevel, Cheval Blanc Randheli caters to a similar audience of high flyers with...
Constance Halaveli, Maldives
The new Constance Halaveli has villas either on stilts in a beautiful lagoon or on the pristine beach.
COMO Cocoa Island
COMO Cocoa Island is located in the less developed South Malé Atoll of the Maldives, reached by a 30-minute private speedboat transfer from...
Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru
Landaa Giraavaru in Baa Atoll, with its verdant, beach-fringed coral islands, is a quintessential Maldivean paradise.
Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives
Formerly Soneva Gili, this luxury hotel and spa occupies a tiny island set in a sparkling lagoon and surrounded by thriving coral reefs, ideally...
Huvafen Fushi
One of the most luxurious resorts in the Maldives, PER AQUUM Huvafen Fushi is located half an hour by speedboat from the international airport.
Park Hyatt Hadahaa
Sitting on an untouched atoll and boasting one of the best house reefs in the Maldives, the Park Hyatt Hadahaa is a diver’s paradise.
One&Only Reethi Rah
Set on one of the largest islands in North Male Atoll, the One&Only at Reethi Rah is one of the finest of the (very fine) hotels in the Maldives.
Soneva Fushi
A luxury hideaway on the island of Kunfunadhoo in the Baa Atoll. Reaching the resort involves a half-hour scenic flight by seaplane from the...
Six Senses Laamu
Located towards the south of the Maldivian archipelago, Six Senses Laamu is designed to offer individual style along with a strong sense of community.
Soneva in Aqua
As a member of the Soneva family, this new luxury ultra yacht set sail in 2015, and offers guests the freedom to cruise to some of the Maldives’...
The Viceroy Maldives
The latest addition to the Viceroy Hotel collection, Viceroy Maldives is certainly one to rival its Maldivian neighbours. Located in the remote...
Velaa Private Island
This super-luxurious Maldivian hideaway is located in the Noonu Atoll, just 45 minutes by seaplane from the capital Male, and boasts a collection...
Conrad Maldives Rangali
Conrad Maldives Rangali is a wonderful resort on a private island surrounded by a marine life Mecca of stunning coral reef, whale sharks, manta...
Constance Moofushi
So many beautiful desert islands, so many beautiful hotels to choose from. The Maldives has got an enviable problem on its hands with quite so...
COMO Maalifushi
COMO Maalifushi is the group’s second luxury hotel in the Maldives after Cocoa Island, and is situated in the more remote south-western Thaa Atoll.
Anantara Dhigu
With such a bewildering choice of resorts in the Maldives every island idyll needs a special something to differentiate from the rest; in the...
LUX* Maldives
With so much competition of places to stay in the Maldives of late, with a new resort cropping up weekly, LUX* Maldives is a great option for...
Soneva Jani
Set in a 3.5 mile private lagoon on the beach-fringed island of Medhufaru, Soneva Jani is the brand’s newest resort, opened in October 2016....
Milaidhoo
This boutique private island resort is located in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Alongside its idyllic setting Milaidhoo puts an innovative...
Angsana Balaclava
Angsana Balaclava is a five star hotel that ticks all of the boxes, and certainly gives the other luxurious Mauritius hotels a run for their money.
Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury
Located in the sheltered north west of Mauritius, Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury sits on a pristine white beach just a stone’s throw from Grand...
20° Sud
Discreetly hidden away in a coconut grove surrounded by private estates sits the first boutique hotel in Mauritius.
Four Seasons at Anahita
Bordering one of the largest lagoons in Mauritius, the Four Seasons occupies its own stretch of coastline and extends across wooden bridges to...
Constance Le Prince Maurice, Mauritius
Occupying a 60-acre site with three beaches and its own lagoon, this is arguably the most aesthetically beautiful of all the properties on Mauritius.
One&Only Le Saint Geran
Le Saint Géran occupies its own private peninsula surrounded by coconut groves, white sand beaches and vibrant coral reefs. The hotel re-opened...
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