05 NORTH ISLAND, SEYCHELLES
WHAT: Located 30km from the main island of Mahé, Ile du Nord, or North Island, enjoys private seclusion within the Inner Island group of the Seychelles. Its luminous white beaches and tropical interior, impressed by three granite outcrops that rise from 110m to 180m in height, play hosts to just 11 guest villas. With more than 200ha at your disposal, it’s so easy to lose yourself in North Island. WHY The 10 Presidential Villas are set along East Beach, with direct access to the beach and ocean. Each one is completely screened from view by careful siting with the natural vegetation, ensuring total privacy as well as ocean views. Far more expansive is Villa North Island, perched on the granite boulders at the far end of East Beach. The quintessence of privacy and seclusion, the 750 sq m villa is spread across multi-tiered levels, cascading down through a coconut grove to a private beach entry into the ocean below. An open-air over-sized marble bathtub and perfect sunrise views make this the last word in seclusion.
EXTRAS: The heart of North Island is the Piazza. Here, under a large Indian almond tree is the Library, lounge and bar, as well as a 45m long infinity pool. If you’re so inclined, there is no shortage of land and water activities to choose from, including mountain biking and forest trails, and kayaking, diving and cruises. There are also four beaches to choose from on North Island, all idyllic in their own way – West Beach and its Sunset Bar is perfect for a relaxing sundowner.
