LUXURY

Our Top 5
Private Retreats
We’ve searched the world all over to bring you a glimpse of what we think are the best private
retreats. Luxury of this kind is exclusive and undeniably distinctive. From the British Virgin
Islands to South Africa and the South Pacific, be prepared to dream with these exotic finds.
North Island, Seychelles
Located within the Seychelles, the philosophy of this eco-sensitive private lodge has
been to return the island back into the sanctuary that it once was before the influx and
then collapse of the coconut industry. The island was uninhabited for about 30 years
before the owners took on the project and termed it the ‘Noahs Ark’ concept.
The 11 villas have been designed to maximise a sense of space, peace and flow with
the natural environment. Beautifully handcrafted, the attention to detail has been a
labour of love and it is evident.
The cuisine honours the diverse influences of the Seychelles past from France and
Southern India and is personally designed for each diner to ‘awake the senses’.
With one of the world’s largest coral reefs on the island’s doorstep, scuba diving and
snorkelling are ‘must-dos’, although they also offer plenty of other water and landbased
past-times. Spa treatments can be tailored as with everything on North Island.
A truly personal eco-chic experience.
For more info: www.north-island.com
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Wilderness photo: Mike Myers