Sunseekers in The Indian Ocean

As temperatures drop in Britain, escape the shorter days and cold weather by heading to the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean for a relaxing break

- By Hannah Brandler. Photographs by GG Archard, Elsa young

Plans for winter sun in 2020/21 may have been scuppered by the ongoing pandemic, but with the vaccine rollout and easing of restrictions around the world, now’s your chance to explore recently reopened, new and renovated properties across the Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Zanzibar and Madagascar – from exclusive private islands to boutique boltholes and resorts specialising in watersports and other fun activities.

MALDIVES

OBLU RESORTS, NORTH MALÉ