Indian Ocean luxury resorts

Hurawalhi Island Resort, Maldives

Hurawalhi Island Resort, Maldives

Where would you like to stay? Somewhere with pristine white beaches, preferably on a private island. Tick. 5 stars at least. Tick. Just us, adults only. Tick. Infinity pool. Some of the best overwater villas in the Maldives. World’s largest underwater restaurant. Tick. Tick. Tick. Hurawalhi Island Resort it is then.

Fregate Island, Seychelles

Fregate Island, Seychelles

As you spot Fregate Island on the horizon as your helicopter makes its approach you’d be forgiven for wondering whether InGen really did manage to bring back dinosaurs and Isla Nublar was a ruse all along –  really they set up camp on the lush forested tropical island breaching the turquoise Seychelles waters in front of you. You’d also be forgiven for playing the Jurassic Park theme song in your head to a giant crescendo as you land. It would almost be rude not to.

Six Senses Zil Pasyon, Seychelles

Six Senses Zil Pasyon, Seychelles

High above the waves set amongst the dramatic contrasting backdrop of massive granite rocks and blindingly white stretches of soft white sand and coral-fringed beaches, Six Senses Zil Pasyon – one of the best luxury resorts in the Seychelles – looks like the kind of vacation home Tony Stark would build and escape to whenever all the Avenger-ing gets a little much. A heady mix of striking natural beauty, state-of-the-art technology and indulgent luxury.

One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives

One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives

If you’re looking for paradise water villas in the Maldives (and, let’s be honest, when aren’t we?) the One&Only Reethi Rah should be extremely high up your list of travel destinations for consideration. Reethi Rah is one of the world’s most magical places to stay – and has some of the best water villas in the Maldives.