Holiday Type / Villas in the Indian Ocean & Arabia

A paradise on earth, or more accurately on water.

A ‘No Shoes, No News’ philosophy permeates this iconic property in the Maldives archipelago – considered one of the finest water villa resorts in the world.

It takes little more than ten minutes to complete a circuit of reef-fringed Baros Maldives.

Lapped by an iridescent coral sea, premium all-inclusive Constance Moofushi, Maldives opened to much acclaim.

Shaped like a traditional Maldivian dhoni Constance Halaveli, a member of Leading Hotels of the World, brings signature five star deluxe service to a delightful island set within the North Ari Atoll.

A 45-minute seaplane flight north of Malé is the far-flung, turtle-shaped Velaa Private Island.

Located on privately owned Olhuveli Island in the Laamu Atoll, this impressive resort deftly blends out-and-out luxury with impeccable eco-friendly credentials.

COMO Cocoa Island is a nirvana for anyone who appreciates the pleasures of luxurious seclusion.

Luxury moves up a level in the Maldives with the recent opening of this hedonistic playground in the Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve.

An enchanting location on a 2km white sand beach is the setting for the luxurious hotel and villa accommodation of this beautiful resort, famed for its tradition of dedicated service and superb sporting facilities.

Fanned by sea breezes and fronted by an idyllic white sand beach, the Indian Ocean’s first JW Marriott hotel welcomes guests with exceptional amenities and impeccable butler service.

Nestled within twenty seven acres of lush gardens overlooking Tamarin Bay lies an all-villa resort where guests’ every need is attended.

An oceanfront position on the north west coast, close to fashionable Grand Baie, is the setting for this luxurious resort.

Imagine a Robinson Crusoe luxury paradise like no other, where architects Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens have created a private sanctuary for the environmentally-minded traveller on an island uninhabited for over thirty years.

The beautiful Anse Louis beach in Mahé is the beguiling location for this all-villa luxury resort where an ambience of stress-free seclusion prevails.

Hidden away in a particularly scenic corner of Praslin named Anse Kerlan is the spectacular location for this luxurious all-suite and villa hideaway.

Located on the pristine waters of the Indian Ocean, the island of Praslin is a blissful sanctuary of tranquillity and breathtaking scenery.

This privately owned sanctuary offers its visitors a stay that is unapologetically back-to-nature; the island is rumoured to have buried treasure hidden somewhere within its 375 acres of lush tropical forests.

Far flung but not remote, child-centred but not juvenile, bountiful but not bank breaking; Vakkaru Maldives hits just about every sweet spot you can imagine.

Earning the title of LUX*’s new flagship, a fusion of glamour, comfort and soul is helping this trailblazer pave the way for the brand’s (and even Mauritius’) future resorts.

With a location that none can match and thoughtful, warm staff who instantly make you feel at home, it’s no wonder this Mauritian icon has garnered its cult-like following.

Set on a colourful garden island just a short speedboat ride from Malé, Four Seasons Resort at Kuda Huraa is an international resort that reflects all the charm and intimacy of a traditional Maldivian village.

A long-time Maldives favourite, and for good reason; Huvafen Fushi does island escapology well.

Arrive by seaplane into an enchanting beachfront setting where accommodation includes Beach Pavilions with individual outdoor terraces and luxurious Pool Water Villas located over-water with their own private plunge pools.

A tropical entry from an institution entrenched in luxury; here Four Seasons makes the most of the dense mangroves and lush greenery that line the east Mauritian coast.

Seventy two atolls so undisturbed that the oldest living creatures on earth call them home – these outermost islands of the Seychelles are deemed the untouched Edens of the world.

Patina Maldives, Fari Islands is a fresh-faced flagship leading a carefully considered life of discreet tranquillity, all the while moonlighting as a vibrant hub of Riviera-esque shenanigans.

Powder white sands, unusually rich vegetation, crystal clear waters and understated luxury is what the original desert island hideaway is all about.

Untouched, lush jungles cover much of this conscious and considered private island; one that radiates supreme wellness and sustainability, and who’s on a mission to restore its natural ecology.

This far-flung refuge has succeeded in getting away from it all, lounging in one of the world’s largest and most remote atolls with not a nosey neighbour in sight.

Overlooking the marine national park of Port Launay and nestling within almost three hundred acres of lush vegetation, is this stylish family-friendly resort.

Perched on the white sands of Trou d’Eau Douce bay, on the beautiful east coast of Mauritius and overlooking the tranquil, crystal blue waters of the Indian Ocean, is Shangri-La Le Touessrok Mauritius.

A natural playground just a short flight, yet worlds away from Mahé; seclusion reigns supreme at this private island resort and excites those with a thirst for the true castaway experience.

One destination spread languidly across two islands, Niyama gives the luxury Maldives holiday an exciting twist.

Like something out of prehistoric times, this lush haven with its free roaming giant tortoises and saved-from-extinction birdlife combines forays into wild nature with polished luxe living.

On secluded Bodufushi in the Raa Atoll, there’s a well-being wonderland masquerading as an island, where what some thought impossible has been built – a hotel concept the Maldives hasn’t seen before.

A sleek hideaway that spills dramatically down a blissfully frangipani-scented, forested slope towards the ocean, Four Seasons has one of the island’s most swoon-worthy beach locations.

A healthy dose of Four Seasons-style seclusion in an UNESCO biosphere reserve; home to manta rays, the country’s widest selection of water sports and mid-ocean dinners.