Denis Private Island Seychelles

Of the 115 islands that form the Seychelles archipelago, only a few are off-limits to the general public, including Denis Private Island. The 375-acre coral islet doubles as a wildlife reserve with its own air strip, century-old lighthouse, and of course, an exclusive luxury retreat. The hotel has just 23 cottages and villas, all outfitted in colonial style with wood flooring and furnishings made at a nearby carpentry workshop. They’re generously spread out along the island’s northern coast, so each has its own semi-private beach with lounge chairs as well as a wide furnished veranda and a garden courtyard with an open-air shower. Inside, each cottage features a living room, writing desk, and a spacious bathroom with a tub, and top-of-the-line villas have plunge pools and massage pavilions for on-demand spa services. Fishing and snorkeling outings are easily arranged, and the island’s resident giant tortoises are just a short bicycle ride away.