Named as o­ne of Conde Nasts Gold List of Best Hotels in the World. The Gold List is Conde Nasts ultimate guide to the finest establishments in the world, shining for its rooms, leisure facilities, ambience, service and location.

The islands of the Seychelles have long been regarded as the closest thing to heaven o­n earth. Idyllic jewels suspended in the clear turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, they remain unspoilt havens where exotic wildlife thrives and unusual fruits, such as the coco de mer, are sprinkled along the impossibly white sands of the islands' beaches. It is at tranquil Praslin, the island just north of the archipelago capital, Mahé, where the stunning LéMuria resort is located. Set amongst some of the most beautiful scenery in the Seychelles, this five-star residence offers an almost otherworldly holiday experience. Not o­nly does the hotel have access to three dazzling beaches - o­ne of which has been voted the second best in the world - but it also offers an 18-hole championship golf course, elegant hillside bungalows and several intimate restaurants.

The resort's tastefully designed bungalows nestle amongst tropical palm groves, situated o­n a gentle hillside overlooking the pale azure waters of the ocean and the glittering sands of the beaches, where island turtles make nests for their eggs. Feel the warm tropical sun linger o­n your face as you lie next to the hotel's gently cascading pools or enjoy a lunchtime seafood feast overlooking the sea. Come evening, pull up a chair o­n your balcony, pour a glass of wine and sit back and enjoy a perfect Seychelles sunset. For golfing enthusiasts the resort offers the o­nly 18 hole course in the Seychelles.

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Anse Kerlan, Praslin Island, Seychelles Anse Kerlan West Praslin

Surrounded by luxuriant and rare vegetation, and washed by the warm waters of a calm lagoon, the LéMuria is a wonderful 88-suite property that has brought a new level of style and sophistication to Praslin. The sea, with its many hues of turquoise, the fresh green hinterland and the three secluded white sand beaches all combine to make the LéMuria a truly wonderful setting for your tropical holiday.

The main building lies o­n the gentle hillside, overlooking the stunning beaches of Kerlan. The bungalow-style suites are the last word in comfort and elegance, blending wood and stone with marble and granite, and taking inspiration from the natural elements. The result is a luxurious but tasteful take o­n traditional Creole style, and is in complete harmony with the island's outstanding natural beauty. The LéMuria is the sister hotel of Le Prince Maurice and the Belle Mare Plage in Mauritius.