Europeans and other tourists looking to spend their holidays in paradise, on a beach are thoroughly satisfied by the Maldives or the Seychelles. The Seychelles are a chain of 115 islands lost in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Their lush and tropical landscape boasts miles of inhabited pink sandy beaches. European jetsetters have made the Seychelles their favorite destination during the winter season. They love to spend laid back holidays in the Seychelles eco-chic bungalows.

Visitors may also opt to stay in affordable Seychelles vacation rental villas or traditional Seychelles hotels. A new Four Seasons hotel is scheduled to open this month next to the Petite Anse Bay. Also, the Shangri La chain is said to be hunting for the ideal spot in which to join the growing number of luxury hotels on the islands.