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The Seychelles is a collection of over 100 islands situated south of the equator, approximately 1,000 miles off the east coast of Africa\n                    in the Indian Ocean. There are two types of islands in the Seychelles – Granite and Coral. The granite islands are the most scenic\n                    and huge granite boulders line pristine beaches. As lush tropical vegetation contrasts white beaches and crystal clear turquoise seas,\n                    the granite islands are amongst the most beautiful in the world.
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Most locals live and work on the 3 main islands: Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue. The largest island, Mahé, is home to the capital - Victoria,\n                    the international airport, and most of the population. There are plenty of activities on Mahé including snorkeling, diving, hiking,\n                    shopping, and sunbathing on a deserted beach. Maia Luxury Resort, Banyan Tree Seychelles, Four Seasons Seychelles, Hilton Northolme,\n                    and Constance Ephelia are our favorite resorts on Mahé.
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Praslin is the second largest island in the Seychelles and has gorgeous beaches such as Anse Lazio and Anse Georgette. Praslin also has\n                    the UNESCO World Heritage site, Valle De Mai, which is an ancient Palm Tree forest home to the erotically shaped Coco de Mer coconut.\n                    Praslin is a short 15-minute flight from Mahé. The nicest resorts on Praslin Island are Raffles Praslin Seychelles and Constance Lemuria\n                    Resort.
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One cannot talk about beaches in the Seychelles without mentioning the most famous of all, Anse Source de Argent, on La Digue Island. The\n                    beach is the most photographed in the Seychelles with huge granite boulders spread across the beach. La Digue is a short boat ride\n                    from Praslin and can be visited as a day trip or guests can stay on the island. Our favorite resort on La Digue Island is the boutique\n                    Le Domaine De L’Orangeraie.
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A few luxury resorts have been developed on smaller private islands. These islands are ideal getaways to relax, dine, and dive at some\n                    of the most secluded, beautiful, and luxurious island resorts in the World. For the ultimate in seclusion and privacy, renting an entire\n                    island for your party can easily be arranged!
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Six Senses Zil Pasyon – Private Island\n                
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Maia Luxury Resort – Mahé\n                
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Constance Lemuria - Praslin Island\n                
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Constance Ephelia – Mahé\n                
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Best of the Best – US $5,000 - $7,000 per night
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5 ½ Star – Approximately US $1,000 - $1,400 per night
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5 Star – Approximately US $600 - $1,000 per night
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After 15 years of planning amazing honeymoons across the Indian Ocean and having personally stayed in the best villas, here is our list\n                    of the ultimate honeymoon villas in the Maldives and Seychelles.

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Romantic Pool Residence at Velaa Private Island, Maldives
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A freestanding, overwater villa accessed only by boat with a swimming pool, its own sandy beach, direct access to the ocean, a spa treatment\n                room, indoor and outdoor dining areas, and an elegant bathroom; the Romantic Pool Residence is a private and rare experience. The resort\n                has the finest watersports toys, a multi-story wine tower, the best chef in the Maldives, an overwater spa with a snow room, and tables\n                in the pool to enjoy cocktails at sunset.
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Villa North Island at North Island, Seychelles
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Also known as Villa 11, Villa North Island is a one-of-a-kind villa located at the end of East Beach, nestled amongst granite boulders. This\n                extraordinary villa spans multiple levels and features wooden walkways leading down past the pool to the beach. A marble bathtub for two\n                with views out over the ocean is a highlight. A private golf buggy allows for exploring the island’s nature reserve. We also love Brutus,\n                one of the oldest living Aldabran tortoises, who loves his neck rubbed. Prince William and Kate enjoyed this villa on their honeymoon,\n                so yes…it’s fit for royalty.
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Villa North Island at North Island, Seychelles 
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One-bedroom Water Retreat with slide at Soneva Jani, Maldives
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If a retractable roof above the bedroom that opens with the push of a button doesn’t get you smiling, then surely the waterslide from the upstairs\n                of the villa down into the lagoon will have you enjoying your honeymoon. The villa has a spacious pool, living room, plenty of deck area\n                for lounging, and a mini-kitchen stocked with snacks. We love the villas and never wanted to leave. We also love the overwater movie theater\n                and observatory at the resort.
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One-bedroom Water Retreat with Slide at Soneva Jani, Maldives 
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Private Pool Spa Villa at Frégate Island Private, Seychelles
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7,535 sq. ft.
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Upon landing at Frégate Island Private by helicopter, it’s easy to think you’ve stepped into another World as stunning birds dot the skyline\n                and huge Aldabran tortoises wander past. Frégate Island Private has quietly led the way in restoring an island to its indigenous state\n                and has reintroduced rare native flora and fauna. We love the elegant insides and the huge pools outside the villas. The Private Pool Spa\n                Villa features a separate room for spa treatments making it feel like its own spa resort. Some of the prettiest beaches in the World and\n                great service ensure this is worthy of the finest honeymoons.
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Private Pool Spa Villa at Frégate Island Private, Seychelles 
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Grand Water Villa at One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives
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2,594 sq. ft.
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Chic, elegant, and classy – we love One&Only Reethi Rah. The Grand Water Villa is perched overwater and has a spacious bedroom, bathroom,\n                living room, and deck. The deck holds a long pool and a separate large Jacuzzi. Butler service is exquisite, and a golf buggy allows for\n                easy exploring of the island. We love the variety of activities One&Only Reethi Rah offers, from art classes, to a beach club, to a\n                rock climbing wall, to an orchid garden, to excellent restaurants, and a tranquil spa.
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Grand Water Villa at One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives  
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Two Bedroom Ocean Pavilion with Pool at Huvafen Fushi, Maldives
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Located at the far end of an overwater Jetty, the Ocean Pavilions might be the coolest overwater villas in the World. A fiber-optic lit pool\n                goes from inside the living room to the deck outside, which also has a separate Jacuzzi and relaxing sitting and dining spots. A body jet\n                shower system offers romantic showers in the master bathroom. Your butler creates perfect drinks at the bar, while excellent snorkeling\n                is only feet away from the villa. We love the resort features of the World’s first underwater spa treatment rooms, the underground wine\n                cellar, and their overwater gym.
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Two Bedroom Ocean Pavilion with Pool at Huvafen Fushi, Maldives 
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Crusoe Residence at Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives
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Seven freestanding overwater villas are accessed only by boat and have a private Robinson Crusoe barefoot luxury feel. The living room has\n                glass cutouts in the floor, while a staircase leads upstairs to a private rooftop deck perfect for sleeping under the stars. Back downstairs,\n                the bedroom leads to a large bathroom with panoramic views. A hammock in the lagoon allows honeymooners to enjoy time together while in\n                the water. We love the resort’s underground wine cellar, organic vegetable and herb garden, overwater spa, and their terrific restaurants.
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COMO Villa at COMO Maalifushi, Maldives
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This two-bedroom overwater villa is suitable for a family, though it’s also great for honeymoons. The spacious living room offers stunning\n                views of the large pool and lagoon. The master bedroom has a large closet and a unique bathroom where every detail has been considered\n                – the mirrors are perfectly placed to reflect gorgeous views. A well-stocked kitchen allows for healthy snacks and the deck has dining\n                areas with romantic sunset views. The resort offers some of the best spa treatments in the Maldives, along with healthy food options in\n                the restaurants.
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COMO Villa at COMO Maalifushi, Maldives 
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Pasyon Pool Villa at Six Senses Zil Pasyon, Seychelles
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The spacious bedroom leads to a bathroom with a swing, and onto a deck featuring relaxing sitting and dining areas, a large swimming pool,\n                and panoramic views of the stunning Indian Ocean. The villas are uniquely situated so honeymooners can walk around and explore huge granite\n                boulders from the privacy of the villa. We love the spa at the resort – one of our favorites in the World – and we also love that it’s\n                easy to do day trips to nearby La Digue and Praslin Islands.
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Pasyon Pool Villa at Six Senses Zil Pasyon, Seychelles 
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Stopping over in Dubai is one of the most popular ways to break up the long flights getting to the Indian Ocean. Create the ultimate honeymoon\n                combination with a stay at Burj Al Arab!
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Club One-Bedroom Suite at Burj Al Arab, Dubai
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It’s over-the-top, it’s unique, it’s unlike a suite you’ll see anywhere in the World, and we absolutely love staying at Burj Al Arab. Each\n                suite is two-stories and this suite features a master bedroom, bathroom, and a separate study upstairs, while downstairs offers a lavish\n                living room, bar, and dining room. The floor to ceiling windows offer stunning views of the Dubai skyline. We love the discreet butler\n                service, the room service, and the romantic surprise touches each day. We also love the gorgeous main pool area and the amazing restaurants.
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Located in the Shaviyani Atoll, normally a 50-minute seaplane transfer, though our transfer was a little longer than that as we made a couple stops\n        along the way. “WOW! This resort is remote” was my first reaction. One of the more remote resorts I have been to the Maldives as no other resort,\n        boat, or plane are to be seen anywhere.\n        
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 After a warm welcome from the staff we were immediately whisked away and driven through the middle of the island, past one of the most striking features\nof the resort, the main pool. This is the longest main pool in the Maldives! At 650 feet (200 meters), the pool stretches from one side of the island to\nthe other. It’s a great place to relax and take that amazing endless blue photo. It is a striking feature.\n
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Taking time to explore the large island, we were impressed with the space, the variety of room categories and the options for kids, teenagers and adults\nalike. For the junior traveler, getting them out of the cool kid’s club might be a problem. It looks like a lot of fun! There is also a specific teenagers\nretreat, an air-conditioned games area, and an art studio area.\n
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 The sculptures in the lagoon offer visitors a unique attraction. It will create the foundation of an artificial reef to enhance and support the underwater\necosystem. The centerpiece is the Coral Cube, the world’s first semi-submerged art space. Guided tours conducted by the resident marine biologist are also\navailable.\n
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We were immediately impressed with the well thought out layout and the incredible uninterrupted view from the bed, over the pool, and out to the ocean\n        of our Water Sunrise Villa. The on-trend bathroom features an amazing copper bathtub.\n        
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Seychelles Overview

9 Ultimate Honeymoon Villas in the Maldives and Seychelles

First Glimpse of Fairmont Maldives, Sirru Fen Fushi