The tiny tropical landscapes of the Seychelles and the Maldives feel almost overwhelmed by the ocean – and yet their blissful seclusion is splendidly tempered by unimpeachable opulence and some of the rarest marine life on the planet.

It is about cutting yourself off from the rest of the world, with remote island escapes, virgin palm forests, secluded coves and pearlescent coral atolls. The tiny tropical landscapes of the Seychelles and the Maldives feel almost overwhelmed by vast oceanic waters – and yet their blissful seclusion comes alongside unimpeachable opulence and some of the world’s rarest and most magnificent marine life. For the ambitious charter yachtsman, this is escapism in its purest and most rewarding form.