5 star Indian Ocean resorts
The Seychelles The archipelago of the Seychelles comprises of 115 individual islands, each with their own personality and topography. As the chosen honeymoon destination of no less than Wills & Kate, the Seychelles is an area of understated and natural beauty where you can swim with turtles, go island hopping or try diving in the scintillating underwater corals.
The beaches in Mauritius are truly outstanding. Ile aux Cerfs is possibly the most beautiful beach on Mauritius located on a small private island just off the main coast. Its picturesque location, water sports facilities and local restaurants and cafés make it very popular. With many other beaches to choose from, such as Flic en Flac beach and Belle Mare beach, you won’t be stuck for choice, whether you prefer quiet romance or exciting water-sports.
Resorts here such as the Banyan Tree Seychelles and Constance Ephelia are simply amazing. At the Banyan Tree the contemporary colonial décor and striking villas are indeed fit for royalty! The hillside and pool villas have spectacular views and include private plunge-pools, sun-loungers and sun decks along with impressive interior furnishings.
For adventure lovers, Desroches Island features a bounty of water sports and land activities including deep sea diving, big game fishing, guided snorkelling and two complimentary bicycles with each room, allowing you to explore the local scenery. The resort is also all-inclusive offering you all meals, drinks and non-motorised land and water based activities as part of your holiday package.
Mauritius Around 1000 miles south of the Seychelles, and just off the coast of the Republic of Madagascar, is the volcanic island of Mauritius. With stunning beaches, lush greenery and striking underwater coral reefs, Mauritius is yet another dynamic holiday paradise.
Most five star resorts in Mauritius also enjoy beach-front locations giving guests priority access to beautiful beaches and glistening waters. Angsana Balaclava resort stands along the glorious white sands of Baie aux Tortues in the north west of the island and enjoys views over Turtle Bay. Their destination dining service can make any holiday extra special with guests having the option of enjoying a private dinner on the beach or on the jetty under the tropical stars of the Indian Ocean. If you prefer a round of golf over an afternoon on the beach, Mauritius’ golf courses are second to none. One of the best on the island is at Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Spa Resort where the 18-hole championship golf course is located between the towering mountains and pristine lagoon of the South Coast. Similarly, the Beachcomber resorts of Dinarobin Hotel & Golf Spa and Paradis Hotel & Golf Club hold incredible reputations for their golf facilities as well as their indulgent Clarins spas and diverse excursions - another illustration of there being something for everyone in the Indian Ocean.
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