Beach Escapes

Set within a dramatic coastal rainforest on Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit, One&Only Mandarina is an ultra private, all villa retreat where jungle clad mountains meet the Pacific Ocean. Designed with a strong emphasis on nature and low impact architecture, the resort offers 105 standalone villas and treehouses, each with a private pool and expansive indoor-outdoor living. Combining refined design, exceptional dining led by acclaimed chefs, and immersive wellness rooted in indigenous traditions, it delivers a deeply secluded yet highly curated luxury escape.

Rah Gili Maldives is the inaugural resort in the SIX & SIX Private Islands collection  a barefoot-luxury private island destination in South Malé Atoll. Nestled beside a protected dolphin sanctuary, the resort blends contemporary design with Maldivian cultural rhythms, offering 74 private pool villas (including overwater options), six restaurants, four bars, curated wellness experiences and a lively mix of social and serene spaces. The ethos here centres on connection  to sea, stories and shared moments in a setting where turquoise waters meet wide-open skies.

A palm-dotted island with six kilometres of coastline boasting no less than 12 exceptional beaches, the One&Only Reethi Rah (which means “beautiful island”) is the ultimate sun-seeker’s escape. Tucked away on an island so impressive that it has its own time zone, this 5-star island paradise in the North Male Atoll tempts travellers from across the globe to revel in exceptional dining experiences and holistic treatments at its award-winning spa. Take a traditional Maldivian dhoni boat to explore astonishing coral reefs and to spot cheeky hawksbill turtles in season. For those who wish to explore on land, beach buggies and bicycles are an alternative method of island venturing. With no less than 800 members of staff, you can rest assured that every need will be catered for.  

St. Regis Le Morne Resort, Mauritius, a five-star luxury resort with 172 guest suites boasting panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. Situated on the southwestern side of the island, the white sands of Le Morne Beach and its warm turquoise lagoon create a magical setting where lavishly appointed accommodations help you relax amidst the many charms of Mauritius. Sample an array of fine dining at one of the five restaurants, offering French-inspired Mauritian cuisine, delicious Southeast Asian dishes, fine Japanese selections, seafood and grilled meat delicacies and traditional Indian flavours. Discover the Spa, an experience that favours simplicity over complexity and clarity over mystery, knowing your time is valuable. Simply unwind and take a moment for yourself. Explore world-class water sports near the hotel, including diving, kitesurfing and surfing at one of the best kitesurf locations in the Indian Ocean, the ‘One-Eye’ spot.

A sliver of sun-touched land in the translucent waters of the magical Baa Atoll, Finolhu, a Seaside Collection Resort exudes understated luxury where the beauty of nature takes centre stage. Slow down and soak up the laidback atmosphere of this sophisticated resort just 30 minutes from the marine-rich experiences of Hanifaru Bay. Lingering across four glorious islands and two kilometres of sugar-soft beachfront, Finolhu – which means “sandbank” in the local language – boasts some of the most exclusive accommodation in the Indian Ocean. Plus, with an ever-changing entertainment programme offering starlit movie nights to themed parties, this is island living at its very best.