Maia Luxury Resort & Spa: Vintage Seychelles by the seashore

Legend has it that the Seychelles archipelago is the original Garden of Eden, and you won't quibble with that claim. At least not from your 2,700 sq. ft. Ocean Panoramic Villa, which offers 180-degree views of the lush coastline fronting Maia Luxury Resort & Spa Seychelles.

Two other details that suggest paradise: The thatch-roofed villas have their own infinity pools - and a private butler to barbecue and serve you fresh fish in the outdoor gazebo. An ideal property to go and hide away in, you won't find your peace disturbed here.

Decorated in a contemporary style with African and Asian influences, Maia Luxury Resort & Spa's 30 villas extend from an exotic hillside garden down to the Indian Ocean below. Don't let your yearning for solitude keep you away from Tec-Tec Restaurant, which serves Asian and Creole cuisine, with an accent on the archipelago's freshest seafood.

Need yet another reminder that you're in Eden? Take a visit to the resort's open-air, Balinese-style spa for a Maia Signature Massage and a yoga session, then head to the beach for a private candlelit dinner on the sand.