
The Indian Ocean:
Made for moments that matter
Presented by Robb Report Studio


Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
Luxury here is measured in time, presence and place.
Across the Indian Ocean, the Maldives and the Seychelles share the same essential rhythm: brushstrokes of blue, time spent in and around the water, and an ease that invites shoes off and moments together. What distinguishes them is not their beauty, but how it is experienced.
In the Maldives, escape is immersive and contained—atolls scattered across endless blue, days shaped by water and light, and life unfolding almost entirely within the world of the resort. Swimming and snorkeling set the pace, and distractions quietly fall away.
The Seychelles offer that same closeness to the sea, expressed more expansively. Here, beaches and lagoons are matched by forested hills, greener landscapes, and a culture that encourages exploration beyond the shoreline. Coastal roads, villages, and inland trails add texture to the experience, offering a different kind of freedom—one that balances time in the water with discovery on land.
Some journeys are chosen not for where they take you, but for how they allow you to be.


Conrad Maldives Rangali Island