Constance Lémuria Seychelles

Opened in 1999 and a proud affiliate of The Leading Hotels of the World, Constance Lémuria Seychelles holds the distinction of being the archipelago's first true luxury hotel — and remains, to this day, its most complete. The resort was conceived around the profound harmony between architecture and the natural world: granite, marble, timber, and straw structures nestle within a fairytale tropical jungle, where disturbing so much as a palm frond was considered an affront to the setting. Even the resort's lighting scheme was deliberately restrained, so as not to disturb the sea turtles that nest nightly on the beaches below — a commitment to conservation overseen by the resort's dedicated turtle manager. Inside, the interiors offer a masterly counterpoint to the exuberance of the landscape: dark furniture, clean lines, and understated elegance channelling a spirit of quiet luxury. The resort's exclusive Shiseido spa and the Seychelles' only 18-hole golf course complete a destination that is, in every sense, without equal in the Indian Ocean.