LVMH’s much-anticipated sixth property, Cheval Blanc Seychelles, sits on the southwest coast of the Indian Ocean archipelago’s largest island, Mahé. Its 52 private-pool villas, designed by architect Jean-Michel Gathy, are scattered along Anse Intendance beach and up into the thickly forested hillside that hides its Guerlain Spa. Inspired by Creole architecture, villas have high vaulted ceilings and sliding glass doors, designed to pull the outdoor deck and infinity pool into sharper focus. Palatial beds sit on a dais for no-need-to-move ocean or treetop views, while a palette of textured artworks, fabrics, and ceramics balances the vivid natural landscape. An intuitive butler–slash–personal assistant or majordomo is on call 24/7, and wait staff are relaxed, thoughtful, and discreet. Five restaurants serve myriad cuisines from Japanese to French haute cuisine to Italian classics to Creole dishes. Many guests will be happy dialing room service, however, determined to enjoy Cheval Blanc’s triple promise: exclusivity, exceptional service, and privacy. From $1,945. —Clare Dight