Paradise in The Seychelles

True Luxury in the

Ultimate Paradise

In a beautifully remote part of the world, Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa stands alone on the stunning island of Silhouette. Each of the luxuriously appointed villas lie hidden along the shoreline of the white-sanded beaches or nestled in the lush jungle of the island's interior. Those looking for a place to truly relax and enjoy the extraordinary surrounds of Silhouette island can choose to stay in one of the King Sanctuary Pool Villas; each one, a secluded oasis of luxury, with a secluded furnished terrace and private pool, complete with rainforest views.

The King Sanctuary Pool Villa offers 185sqm of luxe accommodation with large windows and doors that allow for stunning tropical forest views and a sense of peaceful seclusion. The bedroom, looking out over a furnished terrace, offers a King bed, complete with 300 thread count sheets for an ultra-luxe sleep each night, along with a lounge area boasting stunning views over the private pool and personal garden pavilion. The abundance of space continues in the bathroom, where an oversized free-standing bathtub looks out to the garden, separate shower and double vanity. For a truly indulgent spa experience, guests in the King Sanctuary

Pool Villa can also enjoy a 30% discount at Eforea spa.

After a refreshing dip in the private pool, guests can settle into an expansive decked seating area, the perfect spot for sunbathing or reading; whilst the outdoor rain shower offers a chance to cool off. Views from the garden overlook tropical flora and granite hillsides as well as a private wooden pergola, which is the ideal place to enjoy some of the exquisite dining options available in your villa, for the ultimate decadent experience.

There are a range of indulgent dining choices in modern and relaxed surroundings, set amongst panoramic views of the island and the sparkling sea that surrounds this coral isle; placing emphasis on the highest quality

ingredients across each of the three restaurants and two bars.

Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa offers beautiful, unspoilt beaches all around Silhouette Island, with the resort itself being located along a 2.5 km stretch of picture-perfect, white-sanded shores, fringed by verdant foliage and strewn with dramatic granite boulders that are typical of the Seychelles. Those looking for a little more activity on their holiday can explore the island by bike or with one of the numerous hiking trails that traverse the island and the resort. Other excursions include beachside yoga, fishing, diving or snorkeling in warm, shallow waters where a kaleidoscope of colors can be seen from the coral and marine life.

In a place as beautiful as the Seychelles, it is hard to top the incredible experiences already available, but Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa's stunning surroundings, as enjoyed from the luxury of the King Sanctuary Pool Villa has risen to the challenge for those looking for the ultimate tropical luxury experience.

For more information, visit

www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sezlbhi-hiltonseychelles-labriz-resort-and-spa

Plan Ahead For A Naturally Socially Distanced Holiday In The Maldives

Those seeking secluded destinations for a 2021 holiday when travel resumes should plan ahead for a trip to the Maldives, the Indian Ocean nation that lends itself perfectly to social distancing thanks to its unique geography and one-island-one-resort offering.

A naturally self-isolated paradise, the Maldives is home to powder-white sands and azure atolls, whilst its highend resorts offer visitors days spent lapping up the luxury of the Indian Ocean and indulging in activities for every kind of traveller.

In the Maldives physical distancing comes naturally. As an archipelago nation, the geography of the Maldives lends itself to the distancing one needs during these times. Made up of 99% tropical waters, each of the Maldives' 1,190+ islands are scattered throughout the middle of the Indian Ocean, providing travellers with an enormous amount of space to relax, unwind and rejuvenate in the comfort of their own company.

Unknown to many holidaymakers, the Maldives is worldfamous for its unique one-island-one-resort offering, meaning that one hotel occupies an entire island to itself. These individual bubbles provide tourists with true desert-island escapism and the option to minimise their contact with the outside world if they wish. This feature not only keeps guests as safe as possible but also offers a highly personalised getaway where their every need is met by dedicated resort teams. Home to some of the world's most beautiful retreats and with an abundant choice of private villa facilities for guests to choose from, all of the Maldives' resorts have reopened in-line with the COVID-19 safe tourism guidelines issued by the Maldivian Ministry of Tourism in June 2020. A pioneer in breathtakingly luxurious getaways and bucket-list experiences, the Maldives is well known for its extravagant resort offerings. It is also home to a number of premium all-inclusive retreats, ensuring the nation is the ideal destination for all travellers keen to avoid crowds during their holidays this year.

Restless wanderlusters can plan for unforgettable excursions offered by resorts to undiscovered sandbanks and travellers to the Maldives can also snorkel in reefs teeming with tropical fish, embark on private sunset dolphin spotting cruises or spend afternoons diving with the manta rays and whale sharks. For those looking for some much need R&R, practice calming yoga flows to the sound of the Indian Ocean on resort beaches or enjoy wellness treatments in under-the-sea treatment rooms, spas built on stilts over crystal-clear lagoon waters and in tropical gardens.

This naturally socially distanced haven makes for the perfect post-pandemic getaway thanks to its natural safety insurances and luxurious offerings.