Constance Lemuria, Praslin, Seychelles, Indian Ocean

According to legend, Lemuria was once a fabled continent that sank in the Indian Ocean without a trace. It was here that many believed heaven existed on Earth and while its existence is still disputed to this day, its legacy lives on.

Sharing its name with this legendary lost continent is Constance Lemuria in the Seychelles, a dreamy resort tucked away in glorious seclusion on the north-west corner of Praslin – an island said to be the last remaining piece of Lemuria. While couples and families certainly won't feel lost at Constance Lemuria, its iridescent Indian Ocean waters, lush backdrop and gaze over not one, but three, beautiful beaches will give you the impression it hasn't been found. Everything here is at one with nature, with its selection of stylish suites and villas nestled within green vegetation and trio of pools wrapping themselves round rocky boulders. Wildlife abounds throughout the grounds of the resort and you'll spot herons and Seychellois red fody while basking on Anse Georgette, often lauded as one of the world's best beaches, while its sandy shores are important nesting grounds for hawksbill turtles, too.

The resort itself is a fusion of pink granite, marble, thatched-palm roofs and natural woods. The modern open-plan architecture is cleverly built to catch the cooling ocean breeze and always subtly draw you to the leafy outdoors. With a lost paradise on your doorstep, you'll find it difficult not to be drawn to the gorgeous natural beauty surrounding Constance Lemuria.