The finer things in life

What’s better than savouring secluded, relaxing luxury? Doing that in two places, which offer a delightful balance thanks to their contrasting appeal, on one out-of-this-world holiday. The granite topography of the Seychelles is truly unique: tropical vegetation meets vast boulders and volcanic hills. It’s a land that feels almost frozen in time, existing in its own bubble and untouched by the clamour of modern life; here, get back to nature and bask in the joy of feeling a million miles away from everyone and everything.

On the island of Mahé, white sands, striking waters and emerald mountains come as close to perfection as you can get. This is the home of Four Seasons Resort Seychelles, on Mahé’s less travelled southern coast, a resort that spills down a frangipani-scented slope towards the ocean. As far as beaches go, the bar is high in the Seychelles, but the horseshoe-shaped Petite Anse, at the bottom of said slope, is surely one of the most breathtaking. Life on this granite island embodies the ‘castaway’ experience: kick back in your treehouse-style villa, lounge by your private pool, or wade into the turquoise waters of the bay. Enjoy sunset meals, try your hand at a Creole cooking class, or unwind at the hilltop spa. A short flight from Mahé, Desroches is flatter, with a more delicate beauty. Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island is the only property on this captivating island, achieving new levels of tranquillity. Relax in a pool cabana or a hammock strung between palm trees. Take wellness to new heights at The Circle of Connection Spa with yoga on the island’s runway or in the privacy of your villa, holistic visiting practitioners and a treatment menu incorporating local Seychellois ingredients.