Informal yet elegant, OZEN Reserve Bolifushi is an easy 20 minutes boat ride from the airport. A long island surrounded by a vibrant house-reef, OZEN Reserve Bolifushi is a popular spot for families looking for a secluded, yet fun getaway.

Island chic served with interactive flair defines the dining concepts – overwater fine dining at Origine, our favorite Indian cuisine in the Maldives at Tradition Saffron, dining with feet in the sand at Sangu Beach, and the air-conditioned comforts in the contemporary setting of Vista Del Mar. Creative dishes and fresh cuisine are enjoyed day and night.

Snorkel and dive throughout the day, while children enjoy the expansive kid’s club. Or relax and refresh at the Spa, with a medley of treatments and programs designed to nurture optimal vitality. Beach and overwater villas have spacious pools.

Once a popular destination for pirates, Frégate Island Private is now a haven for exclusive tranquility in the midst of unique indigenous gifts. Within its tropical jungle, the island is home to rare and endangered birds as well as many giant tortoises, both which survive successfully due to the resort’s focus on preservation and protection of the resources.

There are just 16 luxury, air-conditioned villas set on cliffs above the ocean – starting at 4,300 sq. ft. – appointed with exotic art and the finest furnishings. Overlooking Anse Macquereau and Anse Bambous beaches, the villas maximize relaxation with their own private sun terraces, swimming pools, Jacuzzis, and day beds.

Frégate Island Private provides guests with their own island buggy to scoot from beach to peak, and a first-class personal butler to guarantee guests receive the ultimate private island experience. Terrific spa treatments ensure guests are truly relaxed.

Gili Lankanfushi Maldives practiced sustainable living well before being “green” came into vogue. Every aspect of the resort – from the well-appointed residences to the over-water spa – is designed to embrace the natural beauty of the surroundings and provide you with an experience as luxurious and relaxing as the warm blue-green water that laps against the island’s shores. Just 20 minutes from Velana International Airport by speedboat, Gili Lankanfushi Maldives boasts the largest over-water villa in the world, The Private Reserve, which is 18,300 sq. ft. If privacy is your desire, eight of the over-water residences are freestanding in the lagoon and are accessible only by boat.

Gili Lankanfushi Maldives created its tropical oasis in reverence to the ecological balance of the island and uses sustainable woods, natural materials and traditional fabrics to recreate the island’s natural habitat. The resort grows its own organic herbs and vegetables, which add to the flavor of its fresh menus. Additionally, the underground wine cellar, cheese room and chocolate cave – complete with a resident sommelier – is a must-try.

If you have ever wanted to be lost on a deserted island in a far-off place of the world, Hideaway Beach Resort is an ideal spot. Located in the remote Haa Alifu Atoll in the north Maldives, this luxury boutique resort is built on the virgin island of Dhonakulhi, a crescent-shaped isle large by Maldivian standards. Most of the island was left untouched during the resort’s development, so the immediate surroundings remain lush and spectacularly beautiful.

A rustic celebration of nature with custom-made, hand-finished natural materials throughout, Hideaway Beach Resort uses the island’s ample space to offer guests large and secluded beach villas and with spacious overwater villas with plunge pool. Butler service receives top reviews. This is a place to really relax and get away from the stresses of everyday life.

Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa makes its home on Silhouette Island, the third largest in the Seychelles, where abundant greenery flows down the mountain to join powdery white sand. The diversity of indigenous fauna and flora contained on Silhouette is evident in its virgin rainforest full of botanical treasures such as the rare pitcher-plant, orchids, rare hardwoods and incense tree, as well as a growing population of tortoises.

The island’s granite boulders – an integral part of the Seychelles environment – are featured prominently throughout Labriz and even surround the spa, creating stunning views from treatment suites sitting amongst giant boulders. Villas offer views of spectacular Mount Dauban or the clear lagoon and all villas are contemporary chic, with modern conveniences integrating tropical flair and outdoor showers.

The resort’s cuisine offers many ways to feast – beachside or indoor, island originals to world cuisines – with a number of mouthwatering venues to explore. And with the shoreline stretching for more than a mile, the Labriz experience gives new meaning to long walks on the beach.

Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa is a secluded hideaway nestling on the hillside and along small beach coves on Beau Vallon Bay. It provides spectacular views of the Indian Ocean, and the nearby Silhouette and North Islands. Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort is a wonderful place to relax and, at the end of the day, take in the magnificent Indian Ocean sunsets.

Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa retains old world friendliness and charm but adds nice service, understated luxury and casual elegance. The environment in the Seychelles is a prime consideration, and the resort has been specifically designed to protect and sustain its setting – complete with coconut palms, mango trees, and the large granite boulders that are a hallmark of the Seychelles.

Villas offer ocean views and are all elevated above the ground on stilts. The spa provides a wide range of massage treatments, body wraps, scrubs, facials, manicures, and pedicures, and includes a steam room, relaxation lounge, and a Yoga Pavilion.

Beach bungalows line the white sand beach at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, while overwater bungalows are built on stilts over the lagoon. From their thatched roofs and timber latticework to the beautiful white stone walls, all the architectural details are constructed by local craftsmen using indigenous materials and techniques that date back centuries.

The Island Spa at Four Seasons Kuda Huraa is located on its own island. In this serene hideaway within a hideaway, feel relaxed and rejuvenated. Let the gentle rhythms of the earth soothe your senses, allowing cares and tensions to dissolve and wash away.

Family-friendly, luxury surf resorts with good service aren’t common in the World. At Four Seasons Kuda Huraa, World-class surf breaks nearby, an active kids club that keeps children engaged throughout each day, and top-notch Four Seasons service combine to make this resort a unique spot.

Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru combines Four Seasons excellence with natural beauty. The resort encompasses the entire 44 acres of Landaa Giraavaru Island – situated in the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve – Baa Atoll, where the western tip of the island slopes gently into a breathtaking lagoon that spans more than one mile.

The resort offers both beach and over-water villas whose careful layout offer substantial privacy to retreat and enjoy the ambiance without distraction. The low-key atmosphere of the resort and Four Seasons decor, makes each guest feel as if they are in their own private sanctuary.

The spa complex, almost a resort on its own, offers some of the largest treatment pavilions in the Maldives and features an Ayurvedic Retreat where guests are treated to physical and spiritual rejuvenation.

The Blu Restaurant and Bar overlooks a beautiful beach and is a prime spot to toast a special dinner while watching the sun dip beneath the horizon.

Situated in the Anahita development on the east coast of Mauritius, The Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita offers luxury accommodation, multiple restaurants, and a wide range of activities.

An Ernie Els designed championship golf course provides a picturesque location for complimentary rounds. Four pools, two tennis courts, cooking classes, bicycles, yoga, and snorkeling excursions allow guests to further enjoy this luxury 5-star resort. Enjoying an evening in one of the restaurants or lounges is a great way to spend an evening.

Accommodation includes spacious villas each with their own pool and views of gardens, mangroves, or of the ocean. Multi-bedroom villas allow even more space for families.

A 30-minute drive from Seychelles International Airport leads to a brilliantly colored coastline, revealing tree-house villas perched on a jungle-like hillside – also known as Four Seasons Resort Seychelles. The atmosphere is captured with the songs of birds and scents by cinnamon trees and frangipani.

Lounge by the plunge pool in each spacious villa, then stroll to the powder-sand beach. Recharge the spirit with storybook adventure, exploring jungle and sea. Head to the stunning spa for an excellent treatment. Enjoy the creole inspired food at one of the fine restaurants.

Exploring Mahe and nearby islands of Praslin and La Digue make for intriguing and fun day trips. Alternatively, enjoying the beach and surrounding at Four Seasons Seychelles is relaxing and enjoyable.