Sarah Freeman unplugs from the demands of modern life at two Indonesian private island resorts, which have deployed a less-is-more attitude to barefoot luxury

With summer nearly upon us, we look to the Indian Ocean to curate a round-up of some of the world’s most beautiful desert island idylls. Here, we soak up the stunning wildness of the Seychelles, with five divine properties to dream about

With summer nearly upon us, we look to the Indian Ocean to curate a round-up of some of the world’s most beautiful desert island idylls. Here, we drink in the rugged coastlines of Mauritius with five of our favourite places to stay

With summer nearly upon us, we look to the Indian Ocean to curate a round-up of some of the world’s most beautiful desert island idylls. From the pristine beaches of the Maldives, to the more rugged coastlines of Mauritius and the Seychelles, to the jungle-strewn tropics of Sri Lanka, explore at your pleasure