With palm fringed shores and talcum sands, Desroches offers a natural experience, peace and tranquillity. The setting is picture perfect, the service friendly and the experience unique.

Location Forty minute flight from Mahé lies the small picturesque island of Desroches, a paradise ringed with glorious white sands fringed with idyllically lazy-looking palms.

Facilities The freshwater pool glitters beneath the sun, a perfect place to relax during the day. Or perhaps explore the island’s lush hinterland on your bike and discover a secluded stretch amongst the 13kms of pristine, beautiful beach. Sports available include tennis, windsurfing, kayaking and scuba diving (extra charge), and the serene spa is on hand to soothe your body and instil a calm, tranquil sense of wellbeing. Finish a perfect day with a cocktail aperitif at the bar followed by delectable Creole and European cuisine at the restaurant, or perhaps dine on your private terrace or barefoot on the beach.

Accommodation Just 20 luxurious, yet exquisitely charming beachfront suites, each light and airy, comfortable in the extreme and with elegant furnishings and decor. Luxury features include a flat-screen television, airconditioning, minibar, an outdoor shower, private terrace and two bikes for your exclusive use. On the other side of the island there are also 26 beautiful four bedroom beach villas, complete with private pools, a butler, and a full kitchen, plus two bikes and two kayaks.

Transfer time Approximately 40 minutes flight from the airport.