
Seychelles' best resorts: WIth more than 100 tropical islands, the Seychelles has no shortage of spectacular villa resorts. From family-friendly resorts to hyper-exclusive private islands, here are some of the Seychelles' greatest escapes.

MAIA Luxury Resort & Spa: The private 30-villa peninsula resort, based on the secluded and picturesque Anse Louis, is as exclusive as it gets on the mainland of Mahé.

Constance Lemuria: Golf, gastronomy and gorgeous beaches define Constance Lemuria. It boasts the Seychelles' sole 18-hole championship-ready golf course.

North Island: The ultra-luxury 11-villa butler-serviced island has hosted many an A-lister -- including the Clooneys, the Beckhams and most famously the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Six Senses Zil Pasyon: Guests at the splashy Zil Pasyon ("Passion Island" in Creole) are treated with a generous personal infinity pool, in-villa wine cellar and dedicated Guest Experience Makers who cater to their needs 24 hours.

Four Seasons Seychelles: The Four Season Seychelles is based along the gorgeous Petite Anse beach in Mahé, with 67 well-appointed villas scattered among a large, lush hill.

Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa: Villa options in this tropical getaway accommodate a wider scope of budgets than most others, ranging from the affordable King Garden Villas to the nearly 12,000 sq. ft. Silhouette Estate, purported to have the largest private pool in the Seychelles.

Le Domaine de L'Orangeraie: Known as La Digue's swishest resort, Le Domaine de L'Orangeraie is just a brief stroll from Anse Sévère Beach or a brisk journey via bicycle -- complimentary for each guest -- from the world-famous Anse Source D'Argent.

Raffles Praslin: Home to the largest spa in the Seychelles, Raffles has 12 treatment pavilions, a sauna and steam pool, a fitness studio and yoga and meditation classes along the beach.



