Indian Ocean

It’s pretty surreal flying over the Indian Ocean and arriving at your destination; a tiny dot on the equator. The brochures don’t lie; the waters are crystal clear, the Green and Hawksbills turtles are in abundance, and the silky smooth sand between your toes is therapeutic in its own right.

Whether you’re after a romantic break, just the two of you, or you’ve got the kids and are searching for an adventure, there’s no shortage of things to do and see. There are private islands, let alone private villas. Rustic, yet chic huts are dotted along promenades out in the shallow water. Just imagine sliding into the ocean before breakfast. 

Jet off in a boat or float out on a paddleboard to catch dinner at sunset. Snorkel and scuba dive with turtles absorbing the colourful coral below deck. 

If staying above water is more your style, there’s plenty of hiking and biking opportunities inland, with vibrant wildlife and native birds to ogle at as you breeze past. Take some time to catch up on some books you’ve meant to read and work on your tan on a private terrace.

Maldives

Mauritius

Seychelles