Indian Ocean

The Indian Ocean is where escape really starts. An archipelago characterised by turquoise waters, white-sand beaches and days slow as sun-drunk flies — every island has its own pace. From the wild, granitic beauty of Seychelles to the overwater elegance of the Maldives and easy warmth of Mauritius, luxury is tempered with an underlying sense of calm across the region. Here, wellness is not a thing to do — it’s an attitude. Private villas, oceanfront yoga, reef-side snorkelling and island culture-inspired cuisine come to mind. For holidaymakers in search of space to breathe, reconnect and just be, the Indian Ocean provides one thing more than anything else: tranquil restorative freedom.