The Tatler Travel Awards aim to celebrate "the hotels that are individuals, the ones that go beyond the call of duty, that are true to their roots, that are passionate about the countries they're in and inspire that passion in others." North Island is thrilled to have received such outstanding recognition of its ongoing efforts.

North Island in the Seychelles is a place of barefoot luxury for those seeking an unspoilt, spectacular tropical retreat. It is one of the 'inner' islands of the Seychelles that are often referred to as the most beautiful on Earth.

There are only 11 handcrafted guest villas on the entire island, each constructed to create a sensorial experience in surroundings of understated elegance. All the structures at North Island Lodge have been individually handcrafted to give it a unique atmosphere and distinct flavour of the Seychelles. Each villa has a second bedroom, creating the perfect space for children. All the villas are built directly on the eastern beach, a few steps away from the powder-soft sand.

A lounge, dining room and library, scenically located health spa and gym, world-class dive centre, and a rim-flow swimming pool are all built into a granitic outcrop. A sunset bar and restaurant are tucked away on the western beach of the island. Activities include mountain biking, gym, guided walks, snorkelling, fishing, boating, sea kayaking, and scuba diving.

North Island is an example of an ecologically sensitive utilisation of a precious natural treasure. It is a Noah's Ark; a sanctuary where natural habitats are being rehabilitated and where critically endangered Seychelles fauna and flora are being reintroduced.

North Island has created a signature style that combines natural beauty with sheer luxury. It is no wonder that the 2006 Condé Nast Traveller Readers Awards voted it the 'No 1 in the World - Best of the Best'.