Here, in the southwest corner of the island, five miles of white-sand beach slope down gently to the turquoise waters of a vast, reef-protected lagoon. Most of the 286 air conditioned rooms are sea-facing and boast expansive private bathrooms. Paradis also has twelve luxury villas, each with three spacious bedrooms, in addition to a lavish, fully serviced Presidential Villa.

Sporting facilities on and off the water are unrivalled elsewhere in the Indian Ocean – the 18-hole championship golf courses’ lagoon-side setting also offers some particularly challenging water hazards. Freshwater pools, tennis courts with qualified coaches, a fleet of deep-sea fishing boats, scuba diving, water-skiing, sailing and windsurfing are all available. There’s even a complimentary Kid’s Club for children aged between 3 and 11. When not in the mood for activity and adventure, you can find peace and seclusion amidst the beautifully tended gardens of bougainvillaea, hibiscus, anthurium and frangipani.

Five bars and four restaurants offer an eclectic mix of venues and cuisines – from creole and local seafood to gastronomic Italian. Guests also enjoy access to four more restaurants at neighbouring Dinarobin Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa.