NORTH ISLAND Seychelles
TROPICAL EDEN; BAREFOOT LUXURY -
North Island in the Seychelles is a place of barefoot luxury for those seeking an unspoiled spectacular tropical retreat. It is one of the 'inner' islands of the Seychelles - often referred to as among the most beautiful on Earth.
Accommodation at North Island consists of only 11 hand-crafted guest villas, each constructed with a touch of understated elegance on the eastern beach - never more than a few steps from the pristine, powder-soft sand. Each villa (except Villa 11) features a study that can be made into a second bedroom, making it ideal for families as well.
All the structures at North Island have been individually hand-crafted in the distinct flavour of the Seychelles and blended to the sensory experiences of this island escape. The North Island lounge, dining room and library, scenically located health spa and gym, world-class dive centre, and a rim-flow swimming pool are all built into a granitic outcrop. A sunset bar and restaurant are tucked away on the western beach of the island.
All this has allowed North Island to create a signature style that combines natural beauty with sheer luxury. It is no wonder that the 2006 Condé Nast Traveler Readers Awards voted it the 'No 1 in the World - Best of the Best'.
Activities at North Island include mountain biking, gym, guided walks, snorkeling, fishing, boating, sea kayaking, and scuba diving. Although a lazy afternoon simply spent soaking up the breathtaking surroundings is more than a reward in itself.
North Island is an example of an ecologically sensitive utilisation of a precious natural treasure. It is a Noah's Ark: a sanctuary where natural habitats are being rehabilitated and where critically endangered Seychelles fauna and flora are being reintroduced.
North Island in the Seychelles is a place of barefoot luxury for those seeking an unspoiled spectacular tropical retreat. It is one of the 'inner' islands of the Seychelles - often referred to as among the most beautiful on Earth.
Accommodation at North Island consists of only 11 hand-crafted guest villas, each constructed with a touch of understated elegance on the eastern beach - never more than a few steps from the pristine, powder-soft sand. Each villa (except Villa 11) features a study that can be made into a second bedroom, making it ideal for families as well.
All the structures at North Island have been individually hand-crafted in the distinct flavour of the Seychelles and blended to the sensory experiences of this island escape. The North Island lounge, dining room and library, scenically located health spa and gym, world-class dive centre, and a rim-flow swimming pool are all built into a granitic outcrop. A sunset bar and restaurant are tucked away on the western beach of the island.
All this has allowed North Island to create a signature style that combines natural beauty with sheer luxury. It is no wonder that the 2006 Condé Nast Traveler Readers Awards voted it the 'No 1 in the World - Best of the Best'.
Activities at North Island include mountain biking, gym, guided walks, snorkeling, fishing, boating, sea kayaking, and scuba diving. Although a lazy afternoon simply spent soaking up the breathtaking surroundings is more than a reward in itself.
North Island is an example of an ecologically sensitive utilisation of a precious natural treasure. It is a Noah's Ark: a sanctuary where natural habitats are being rehabilitated and where critically endangered Seychelles fauna and flora are being reintroduced.