The ultimate guide to getting some winter sun

La Réserve properties combine glamour with intimacy, fun and style. Now it’s landing in the Seychelles, opening its first exclusive-hire Private Homes outside Europe. On the sugar-sand island of Praslin, six ultra-private villas will come with indoor-outdoor spaces, romantic four-posters coddled in gauze — and private chef-catered meals, concierge and butler included (from £4,700 a night, lareserve.com/seychelles). If a single villa isn’t big enough, take the party to private Seychellois island Fregate (from £10,073 per night, fregate.com), which is reopening this winter. The size of Monaco, the isle is home to giant tortoises and rare birds, plus a private peninsula where The Owner’s Estate has a helipad, spa, cinema, pool and private marina access. Or maybe you’d prefer to take your crew onboard the Indian Ocean’s blue seas. Book on to just-launched floating superyacht Aqua Lares, which has 30 guests and a 1:1 staff ratio. Five-night sailings from £6,858, aquaexpeditions.com.