Another luxury resort has opened its doors on the main Seychellois island of Mahé. In keeping with its sensual backto- nature surroundings, Maia is a romantic sanctuary offering temporary refuge from the outside world. It is hidden away amidst 12 hectares of pristine beachfront land at Anse Louis, its 30 luxury villas all boasting their own swimming pools and round-the-clock private butlers, not to mention 180 degree views of the Indian Ocean.

Indeed, you may as well consider your 250-square-metre villa your own personal retreat, the bedrooms boasting flat-screen TVs, surround-sound systems, iPod stations and privately-stocked bars; the bathrooms featuring outdoor baths submerged in infinity-edge pools and the gazebos offering sanctuary from the midday sun or a romantic venue for alfresco dining.

Yet paradise is waiting just on the doorstep. There are three cascading swimming pools with sundecks overlooking the Indian Ocean. There’s a tranquil beach from which you can windsurf, kayak or snorkel - no motorised water sports are allowed here. And there’s the Boutique Spa with three treatment rooms, La Prairie products and Yoga and Pilates classes to rejuvenate your body. The Meditation Pavilion should have the same effect on your mind. The cuisine on offer is a cornucopia of cultures and flavours, the gourmet restaurant specialising in Creole and
Franco-Asian cuisine. But why not succumb to the romance of it all and dine in private on the beach?

ACCOMMODATION: 30 VILLAS.
ACCESS: 30 MINUTES DRIVE FROM MAHÉ
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
CHILDREN: ACCEPTED YEAR-ROUND.
7 NIGHTS: FROM £4,795 P.P. IN THE HIGH-SEASON (£550 P.P.P.N.) & £4,490 P.P. IN THE LOW-SEASON (£510 P.P.P.N.).
MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST INCLUDED. OPTIONAL FULL-BOARD.