Denis Private Island is a tiny dot in the Indian Ocean and lies around 96km north of Mahé. It’s a superb island resort to escape busy day to day life and a lovely destination whether you are travelling as a family, group or couple.

Four Seasons Desroches Island, Seychelles, offers the perfect combination of luxurious accommodation, stunning surroundings. Activities include fishing, snorkelling, diving or simply relaxing.

Just a short flight from the international airport, El Pescador is a lovely beachfront lodge offering superb fishing and eco tourism opportunities. Anglers will find bonefish and tarpon while non-anglers can enjoy sea kayaking, diving, mangrove tours and bird watching. San Pedro is a 10 minute boat ride and a fun spot for a day out.

Cedar Lodge’s remote location and backcountry heli-fishing programme offers anglers an incredible opportunity to explore this remarkable region. Non-fishers will find plenty of entertainment too with wine tours, golf, hiking and horse riding among the activities on offer. 

Deplar Farm is located in the remote Fljot valley in northern Iceland’s mountainous Troll Peninsula. This distinctive property was once a sheep farm and has been converted into a wonderful lodge still  celebrating its rugged past with authentic Icelandic architecture and glorious views.

Owen River Lodge in the Nelson Lakes area of New Zealand’s South Island is a boutique 5* fishing lodge in a region renowned as a “sighted” brown trout fishery. The lodge has an endless supply of non-fishing activities including mountain biking, farm tours, rafting, and golf.

Set in a pristine Andean valley on the banks of the magnificent Rio Palena, Rio Palena lodge is a superb angling retreat. The Los Lagos region is famous for large, wild brown and rainbow trout and anglers can wade or float right from the front door. It’s great for non-anglers and families too with glacier trekking, hiking, biking, rafting, paddle boarding and wellness all available. 

Tucked away in the awe-inspiring Taylor Canyon, Taylor River Lodge in Colorado, USA prides itself on being an exclusive hideout for the discerning traveller. Along with fly fishing there is hiking, river rafting, horseback riding, a relaxing spa and farm-to-table dining.

Four Seasons Mahé is an opulent resort and spa located on the southwest of the island. It is an internationally acclaimed property and caters equally well to couples and families seeking a luxurious escape.