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The breathtakingly beautiful Seychelles islands are surely the most romantic destination there is. With unspoilt powdery white sand beaches, crystalline turquoise waters that wash over pristine coral reefs, and verdant green rainforest, the islands stretch like an array of jewels across nearly one million square kilometres of the Indian Ocean east of Kenya.

North Island is a rare sanctuary for guests seeking a gorgeous, unspoiled tropical haven on a large and private island. There is nothing on the island bar eleven exquisitely designed villas nestled between giant coconut palms and silky soft sand beaches and surrounded by indigenous forest, with a spectacular pool set amongst the rocks. Each villa fronts on to powder white sand and a turquoise sea, yet they are all completely private. What was once a ‘Noah’s Ark’ inspired project to help regenerate the island’s endangered flora and fauna, North Island Lodge is now considered to be one of the finest barefoot retreats the world has to offer. It is unashamedly aimed at providing the very best in accommodation, privacy, location, services, facilities and experiences whilst maintaining a harmonious relationship with its surrounding environment.

The Dive Centre at NorthIsland offers the novice and the experienced diver great opportunities to explore. The Seychelles forms part of the world's longest coral reef system and has some of the world's best scuba diving. Numerous dive sites have been identified around NorthIsland and its nearest neighbour SilhouetteIsland. The lodge offers a "guided" scuba experience with dive masters who are not only experts in scuba practices but also in the underwater universe. Snorkelling, deep-sea fishing, kayaking and sailing trips are available too.

Discover the island's charms on foot (with or without a guide) by mountain bike or private island buggy; you may even spot one of the island's oldest inhabitants, the giant land tortoise! The lodge also conducts a series of ecological and conservation programmes in which guests may participate.

If pampering ranks high on your agenda, the spa at NorthIsland offers a selection of luxurious treatments to soothe and heal both body and mind. They offer a holistic approach to wellbeing in one of the most spectacular beach settings known to man. On arrival at NorthIsland, you will receive a complimentary 20-minute wellbeing massage. The two glass-fronted treatment rooms are open to view from the main swimming pool, with two massage beds and a bath in each, perfect for enjoying a romantic spa session. Together with ESPA, both the treatments and the products are of the very highest standards and are designed to relieve stress, relax after exercise, detoxify, cleanse and purify, refresh and rejuvenate.

For dining, enjoy an intimate freshly prepared meal at your villa, a picnic on the beach, or a delicious dinner in the oceanfront restaurant with its stunning sea views. The chef will work with you on creating your own personal menu, there are no pre-set menus. The aptly named Sunset Bar, meanwhile, is a delightful place to enjoy a snack or drink.

Whether you come to dive among the more than 800 species of fish in the island waters, marvel at flocks of colourful birds flitting among rare jungle trees, or to soak up the equatorial sun on silver sands, North Island will impress as being just about as close to paradise as it is possible to get on earth.