CLOCKWISE: COURTESY OF RESORT MAAFUSHIVARU; BLAINE HARRINGTON III/ALAMY; PAL SZILAGYI PALKO/EYEEM/GETTYIMAGESFREGATE ISLAND PRIVATE IN THE
SEYCHELLES IS A LESSON IN RESPONSIBLE LUXURY. BEYOND
ITS BEAUTIFUL VILLAS AND TOP-NOTCH SERVICE, THE
RESORT TAKES INITIATIVE IN PRESERVING WILDLIFE. FIND
OUT HOW THE MAGPIE ROBIN WAS SAVED FROM EXTINCTION
AND HOW THE GIANT ALDABRA TORTOISES ROAM FREE IN
THEIR THOUSANDS HERE. fregate.comAN ALTERNATIVE TO STAYING ON THE
FIJIAN ISLANDS IS TO TAKE A SEVEN-
DAY CRUISE WITH CAPTAIN COOK
CRUISES AROUND THE MAMANUCA
AND YASAWA ISLANDS. FIERY SUNSETS,
LANGUID DINNERS, ENDLESS WATER
ADVENTURES, AND A LUXE PRIVATE
ROOM—THE HYPE IS REAL.
captaincookcruisesfiji.comRESPONSIBLE LUXURYDISCOVER FIJI’S SECRETSSeeking absolute
solitude? Rent out an
entire island at Resort
Maafushivaru. On its
idyllic sister island,
Lonubo, you can live
in a hut or al fresco
under a canopy of stars.
A good bug spray and
you’re good to go.
maafushivaru.comYour Swathe Of Sand
Seychelles
Some 1,500 kilometres
off the coast of mainland
Africa, the 115-islands
that comprise the Seychelles
is a tropical delight.
Here, award-winning
properties offer unobtrusive
service and ample privacy
for the soul searcher.
HILTON LABRIZ RESORT
& SPA This award-winning
Hilton property is situated
on the mountainous
‘Silhouette Island’ that is
accessible only to residents.
The beach-front pool villas
are coveted and feature
a plunge pool and palm-
fringed pathways to your
private stretch of the beach.
hiltonseychelleslabriz.com
BE OUTDOORSY Hike
across country until you
reach the stunning clifftops
of Belle Vue point. Here you
can drink in stunning views
of the Indian Ocean.
CRUISE Hop on the resort’s
private yacht for a crisp
sunset cruise while being
pampered with customised
canapes and signature wines.Maldives
Private luxury islands with
unhindered views of the
Indian Ocean, over-water
villas bathed in sun and
moonlight, and indulgent
wellness therapies that
guarantee a soulful renewal.
The Maldives are the
quintessential holiday
destination for the quiet life.
COMO COCOA ISLAND
RESORT A 40-minute
speedboat ride from Male
airport, COMO is designed in
the shape of a Maldivian
fishing boat, with 33
overwater villas, each
offering private sundecks
with direct access to the
lagoon. comohotels.com
SHARK EXPEDITION Go on
a day-long expedition and
swim alongside gentle Whale
Shark. Follow it up with lunch
on a private sandbank.
TENTED DINNER When the
sun slips beyond the horizon,
sit under a canvas tent lit
with lanterns. Read a book,
open a bottle of wine, and
enjoy some gadget-free
time under the stars.SECLUSIONPRISTINE CASTAWAYS
When romance is as tangible as nature itself, you are pulled
to the far corners of the world, to a private island where you
can create an embalming cocoon all of your own.Fiji Islands
The 333 sun-kissed islands
of Fiji are special for those
seeking solitude, given that
it lies isolated in the middle
of the South Pacific.
TOKORIKI ISLAND RESORT
At this ‘adults-only’ property,
check into classic Fijian
wood-and-straw hut
style accommodation.
Guests are spoilt for dining
choices with Teppanyaki
being the signature
must-try. tokoriki.com
FIJIAN SPA Indulge in
a special therapy with sea
grapes found only in the
waters around Fiji’s
Yasawa Islands.
SCUBA DIVING The resort
has a five-star PADI dive
centre that offers divers
a chance to explore Fiji’s
teeming underwater life.If you’re travelling with your
partner, enjoy quality time
snorkelling the crystal clear
waters of the Seychelles.Live the ‘bula’ life
at Tokoriki Island
Resort in Fiji.1820 travelandleisureindia.intravelandleisureindia.in