Due north in the Seychelles, Raffles is opening on Praslin in February (00 248 296 000). The resort features 86 villas designed in residential contemporary style, each with a private plunge pool and an expansive outdoor pavilion. The one- and two-bedroom Villa Suites are equipped with a barbecue grill in the outdoor pavilion.
Villas are among some of the most spacious in the Seychelles at a minimum of 125 square meters and built on gentle slopes, thereby offering residents the option of taking relaxing strolls through the resort or transportation via buggy.