A splash landing on waves isn’t many flyers’ definition of a smooth arrival but a wet landing is the often only way to get to private islands in the Indian Ocean. In the Outer Islands of the ...

Discover how private yacht expeditions transform travel in the Seychelles, offering flexible itineraries, privacy, and access ...

My arrival on Frégate Island, one of the most exclusive resorts in Seychelles, is worthy of a movie star. The helicopter’s blades whip the hot, humid air as we land, and we’re greeted by smiling staff ...

Paula is a travel journalist and hotel expert who has been reporting on and writing about the southern Mediterranean and North Africa for over 20 years. She was the editor of Lonely Planet’s ...

The Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island is one of the area's newest options—it might also be one of its most impressive. Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island opened in January 2024 with 50 ...

Gently awoken on the descent to Mahé with fresh coffee, a warm croissant and a selection of BVLGARI products to freshen up, I felt curiously perky - It felt strange arriving in the Indian Ocean ...

The Seychelles is, first and foremost, a beach destination. It is not usually considered a place for budget travelers. If you plan to thumb through Lonely Planet to find a hostel after you get through ...

Pioneering luxury eco retreat Frégate Island Private in the Seychelles has successfully completed the installation of the first phase of its new rainwater harvesting system, with average daily ...

For the nature lover with an adventurous spirit, Frégate Island Private is an ecological Eden begging to be explored, a sanctuary for both man and beast to relish. “We live with nature here,” the open ...