If you’re after a holiday that doesn’t involve you doing more than laying on a beach chair, cocktail in hand, then the Indian Ocean islands are the perfect choice. Mauritius, the Seychelles and Mozambique all offer clear blue waters, glistening sand and a number of resorts to suit every budget and taste.

Luxury travellers in particularly are spoilt for choice though, with swank resorts taking up huge areas of land, such that you can have a complete holiday without even leaving the hotel’s property.

Click here to read our picks for the most luxurious Indian Ocean island resorts.