The Luxury Collection has announced the arrival of North Island, Seychelles into brand's portfolio of world-renowned hotels and resorts.

This is the brand’s first private island destination, with just 11 villas, North Island is Africa’s most exclusive private island, located 30 kilometres from the mainland and is accessible by a scenic helicopter flight or an hour boat ride.

The island has been expertly designed and with pioneering conservation programs, along with offering the highest standards of hospitality, earning them status as an award-winning sustainable travel destination. With a mission to demonstrate that luxury with a conscience can co-exist, sustainability lies at the heart of North Island’s philosophy and will be further embraced and supported with The Luxury Collection. The operational responsibility of the resort will remain with ASMALLWORLD, the world’s leading travel & lifestyle community. 

The resort includes various dining venues, lending themselves to a range of outstanding epicurean experiences with menus changing daily according to the latest island harvest. The North Island Spa is dwarfed by giant granite peaks, enjoys an open sea breeze and overlooks turquoise waters.

The island is also the ultimate playground for families and children, with a Beach Buddy program tailormade to interests and hobbies. Parents are invited to take part or can find their own activity through the likes of snorkeling, diving, fishing, sunset cruises, kayaking, paddle boarding and surfing, as well as bespoke guided excursions and forest trails by foot, bicycle or private buggy.