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AfarOct 14, 2026

The Maldives or the Seychelles? I’ve Been to Both. Here’s My Pick.

Both the Seychelles and Maldives promise extraordinary beaches and luxurious resorts, but they offer surprisingly different vacations. A frequent visitor compares two Four Seasons resorts—and the ...

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Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa GiraavaruHotelBaa Atoll, MaldivesResort on its own palm-fringed island in the Baa Atoll.
Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches IslandHotelDesroches Island, SeychellesResort occupying the southern tip of Desroches Island.
Morne Seychellois National ParkSightVictoria, SeychellesOffers hiking through misty forests to dramatic granite viewpoints.
Vallée de MaiSightPraslin Island, SeychellesUNESCO-listed nature park with a prehistoric canopy.
La RivaRestaurantDesroches Island, SeychellesBeachfront restaurant serving pastas and pizzas.
AhiRestaurantDesroches Island, SeychellesRestaurant serving sushi.
ClaudineRestaurantDesroches Island, SeychellesThemed buffet dinners showcase Seychellois Creole specialties.
Al BakaratRestaurantBaa Atoll, MaldivesOverwater Levantine restaurant serving mezze and dumplings.
Café LandaaRestaurantBaa Atoll, MaldivesOffers teppanyaki and pan-Asian dinners.
Hanifaru BaySightBaa Atoll, MaldivesRenowned for manta ray gatherings, snorkeling excursions available.
Aquarium BeachSightDesroches Island, SeychellesSecluded beach with calm, glass-clear water.
Reef End BeachSightDesroches Island, SeychellesSecluded beach on the eastern side of Desroches Island.
Madame ZabreSightDesroches Island, SeychellesPalm-shaded beach with a bar and food truck.
Marine Discovery CenterPlaceBaa Atoll, Maldives
Bombay BeachSightDesroches Island, Seychelles
La Passe ThereseSightDesroches Island, Seychelles

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National GeographicSep 28

Love the Maldives and Seychelles? Try These 6 Alternative Indian Ocean Islands

The Indian Ocean’s headline destinations have earned their reputations, but they’re only part of the story. Venture beyond the familiar and you’ll find remote archipelagos, remarkable wildlife and ...

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Lance’s RightSightMentawai Islands, IndonesiaA legendary reef break for surfing.
Mwali Unesco Biosphere ReserveSightComorosHumpback whales, dolphins, manta rays, and turtles thrive here.
Lamu Old TownNeighborhoodLamu, KenyaContinuously inhabited for over 700 years, East Africa's former trading center.
Shela BeachSightLamu, KenyaA seven-mile-long beach accessible by boat.
Subira HouseGuest houseLamu, KenyaOffers Arabic calligraphy, woodcarving, and Swahili poetry activities.
Piton des NeigesTrailRéunion, FranceA challenging 9.5-mile round-trip climb.
Ferme Auberge AnnibalRestaurantRéunion, FranceOffers farm-to-table dining with vanilla-infused duck.
AgattiSightLakshadweep, IndiaIt is 459 km (285 mi) west of the city of Kochi.
KavarattiSightLakshadweep, IndiaThe census town of Kavaratti, which is the major settlement in the atoll, serves as the capital of Lakshadweep.
KadmatSightLakshadweep, IndiaMeasuring 9.3 kilometres (5.8 mi) in length, the island has a lagoon with a width of 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) covering…
State ExpressPlaceLakshadweep, IndiaSpecialist operator for exploring Lakshadweep.
Bangaram Island ResortHotelLakshadweep, IndiaOffers spacious sea-facing suites.
KisawaHotelBazaruto Archipelago, MozambiqueA 740-acre retreat with thatched-roof bungalows.
andBeyond Benguerra Island LodgeHotelBazaruto Archipelago, MozambiqueOffers beachside accommodation and dhow sailing.
Cirque de SalazieSightRéunion, France
Chez MaillotRestaurantCilaos, France

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National GeographicSep 24

6 unusual wellness experiences in the Indian Ocean

In the Indian Ocean, wellness is shedding its old skin. The Maldives, Seychelles, Mauritius and Sri Lanka have always drawn travellers chasing restorative breaks, but the era of the treatment menu and ...

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Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte IslandHotelPlatte Island, SeychellesWellness journeys begin with a 60-minute medical screening.
Sugar BeachHotelFlic en Flac, MauritiusBook the holiday of a lifetime.
Chi The SpaPlaceHambantota, Sri LankaPartners with Siddhalepa for Sri Lankan Ayurveda.
SiddhalepaPlaceHambantota, Sri LankaTrusted name in Sri Lankan Ayurveda for over 90 years.
Anse Mondon HikeTrailSilhouette Island, SeychellesTwo-and-a-half-hour climb to viewpoints and a secluded beach.
The NautilusHotelBaa Atoll, Maldives
SunlifePlaceFlic en Flac, Mauritius
Niva LabrizHotelSilhouette Island, Seychelles
Gili LankanfushiHotelNorth Malé Atoll, Maldives

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National GeographicAug 25

An Island-Hopping Adventure in the Seychelles

Join National Geographic Explorer and photographer Filipe DeAndrade as he adventures across the Seychelles in search of breathtaking views, wildlife, and wow-worthy moments.

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Sainte Anne Marine National ParkSightVictoria, Seychellesoldest protected marine area in the Indian Ocean
Cerf IslandSightVictoria, Seychellesisland hosting the area's primary human community
Mahé IslandSightVictoria, Seychelleslargest island, home to the capital city Victoria
Praslin IslandSightPraslin, Seychellesisland celebrated for its picturesque beaches
Vallée de Mai Nature PreserveSightPraslin, SeychellesUNESCO World Heritage site on Praslin Island

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Lonely PlanetAug 4

23 of the best destinations for fall travel in 2026

Fall smacks of leaf peeping, road tripping, the last bits of swimming and so much more. These destinations offer the best for fall travel across the globe.

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Fes el-BaliGuest houseFez, Moroccooldest section of the walled medina
ÖlüdenizSightFethiye, Turkeylagoon-side town great for paragliding
PataraAttractionKaş, Turkeytown with endless swathes of golden sand
ÇıralıNeighborhoodKemer, Turkeyprotected area where sea turtles nest
Nara ParkParkNara, Japanhome to over 1000 sika deer
Tōdai-jiMuseumNara, Japantemple with one of the largest bronze Buddha images
Alta Via 1TrailCortina d'Ampezzo, Italyclassic trek through the Dolomites
Lake TaupoSightTaupo, New Zealandarea with hot-spring complexes
Kerosene CreekSightRotorua, New Zealandwild-and-free thermal pool with hot waterfall
HobbitonSightMatamata, New Zealandfilm set
Waipoua ForestSightDargaville, New Zealandforest with towering kauri trees
Taos PuebloSightTaos, United States1000-year-old Native American site
Sangre de Cristos mountainsSightSanta Fe, United Statesmountain range in northern New Mexico
Albuquerque International Balloon FiestaFestivalAlbuquerque, United Statesiconic balloon festival
Bocas del ToroNeighborhoodBocas Town, Panamaarchipelago with beaches and watersports
Samburu National ReserveSightMaralal, Kenyareserve with kopje-studded plains and acacia hills
Maó (Mahón)NeighborhoodMaó, Spaincharismatic capital with Anglo-Spanish heritage
CiutadellaNeighborhoodCiutadella de Menorca, Spainformer chief settlement with Anglo-Spanish heritage
Camí de CavallsTrailMaó, Spain185km coastal circuit for hiking or biking
SeychellesNeighborhoodVictoria, Seychellesarchipelago with palm trees and white-sand beaches

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 27, 2025

The Best Islands in the World: 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards

From India to Tanzania, these are the best islands—as voted by you.

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Phuket TownNeighborhoodPhuket, Thailandreceives fewer tourists than western beach areas
Stone TownNeighborhoodZanzibar City, Tanzaniahistoric trade center with meandering lanes
House of WondersMuseumZanzibar City, Tanzania19th-century building where the Sultan used to live
North IslandSightVictoria, Seychelleshoneymoon destination for royals
La DigueSightVictoria, SeychellesIn size, it is the fourth-largest granitic island of Seychelles after Mahé, Praslin, and Silhouette Island.
Phi Phi IslandsSightKrabi, Thailandgroup of six islands between Phuket and Malacca
Ko Phi Phi DonSightKrabi, Thailandlargest and most populated island of the group
Ko Phi Phi LeSightKrabi, Thailandisland with stunning vistas and coastal stretches
Cape PanwaNeighborhoodPhuket, Thailandquiet corner with luxury accommodations
Radhanagar BeachSightPort Blair, Indiaserene beach on Havelock Island
Elephant BeachSightPort Blair, Indiawater sports arena shores
Baratang Limestone CavesSightPort Blair, Indiastriking natural corridors
Cloud 9SightSiargao, Philippinesfamous surfing spot
Faarumai WaterfallsSightPapeete, French Polynesiawaterfalls in the northern village of Tiarei
TemaeSightMoorea, French Polynesiafavorite slice of coastline with coral reefs
Sofitel Kia Ora MooreaHotelMoorea, French Polynesiahotel on Moorea's beach
InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana ResortHotelBora Bora, French Polynesiaresort in Bora Bora
FélicitéSightVictoria, Seychelles
Catangnan-Cabitoonan BridgeSightSiargao, Philippines
Siargao Island Sports and Tourism ComplexSightSiargao, Philippines
InterContinental Tahiti Resort & SpaHotelPapeete, French Polynesia
Tahiti La Ora Beach ResortHotelPapeete, French Polynesia

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