The Raffles Seychelles, included in Forbes Travel Guides Top 10 Beach Resorts, is located in the heart of the Praslin, near Anse Lazio, one of the worlds prettiest beaches. Near the resort there is also the natural palm forest Valle de Mai, UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the largest nut Coco de Mer and the black parrots. The resorts location provides opportunities for visiting neighbouring islands, such as Curieuse with Aldabra giant tortoises, La Digue with stunning beaches, Aride Island Nature Reserve and the island of Mah. The combination of tremendous views of the Indian Ocean and the islands lush greenery make this resort the perfect place for family stays or romantic getaways. The luxury contemporary villas have an outdoor pavilion with sun-loungers, dining table, private plunge pool and in-villa bar. The resort invites guests to enjoy Creole, Indian Ocean-inspired food and Asian cuisine in 6 restaurants and lounges, including rooftop terrace. Guests can enjoy Raffles Spa, the perfect place for relaxation with individual outdoor treatment pavilions overlooking the serene blue ocean and tropical landscape. There is plenty of entertainment and water activities for adults and their children. Golfers can enjoy a game on the Lemuria Championship Golf Course.

Location: North-eastern tip of Praslin, Seychelles; 40 km from Mah (a short ride by plane, helicopter or sea ferry).

Accommodation: The 86 villas: 10 Garden View Pool Villas; 16 Partial Ocean View Pool Villas; 30 Ocean View Pool Villas; 18 Panoramic Pool Villas; 2 Garden View Villas; 2 Panoramic Villas; 6 Ocean View Villas;2 Beachfront Villas.

Restaurants & bars: Losean Restaurant; Curieuse Restaurant; The Sushi Room; Pool Restaurant & Bar; Danzil Lounge; Pti Zil Beach Bar; Takamaka Terrace & Shisha Lounge; private dining.

Facilities: Anse Takamaka Beach; The Sugar Palm Kids Club; outdoor pools; Raffles Boutique & Caf; organization of events and excursions.

Sport &Recreation: Biking; hiking; beach football; table tennis; golf; water activities; family programme activities; fitness; Pilates; yoga; personal training.

Spa: Raffles Spa: 13 treatment pavilions, body and face treatments, massages, couples experiences, sauna, steam room, whirlpools, fitness studio, beauty salon and spa boutique.