Part-resort, part human-aquarium: The incredible villas with clear-bottomed swimming pools IN THE CEILING
by Ted Thornhill, Mailonline Travel Editor- These spectacular pools can be found in the three and four-bedroom residences at Six Senses Zil Pasyon
- The resort is located on the stunning private island of Félicité in the Seychelles - and has 17 private residences
- Zil Pasyon is fringed by dramatic granite boulders and pristine, picture-perfect beaches
- The FCO currently advises British nationals against all but essential international travel
Plunge pools are not a particularly unusual feature in posh hotels and villas.
But luxury hotel and spa chain Six Senses has taken them to another level – by putting them in ceilings, with transparent floors.
As you can imagine, these human aquariums make for quite spectacular holiday snaps.
The amazing 'ceiling pools' can be found in the three and four-bedroom residences at Six Senses Zil Pasyon on the stunning private island of Félicité in the Seychelles.
Which can only be reached by helicopter or boat.
Yes – it's exclusive. And definitely one for the post-lockdown lust-list.
The resort, fringed by dramatic granite boulders and pristine, picture-perfect beaches, occupies one third of the island's land total and boasts 30 villas and 17 private residences.
The rest of the island, Six Senses says, is 'left to the bounteous nature and wildlife'.
It continues: 'Every residence offers the maximum level of privacy, space and comfort and the ultimate luxury island lifestyle.
'Both [the three and four-bedroom residences] feature an ultra-sleek master bedroom on the upper level, complete with a plunge pool with transparent base.
'The lower level offers a spacious living room and fully-equipped gourmet kitchen as well as bedrooms with en-suite marble bathrooms.
'Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout offer sweeping panoramic views of the island and Indian Ocean.
'An external terrace complete with infinity-edge pool compliments the residence.'
The residences start from €4,900,000 (£4,400,000) to buy. Nightly rates for a three-bedroom residence start from €12,600 (£11,350) per night based on six people sharing on a B&B basis. Visit www.sixsenses.com/en/resorts/zil-pasyon for more information.
FCO travel advice: As countries respond to the Covid-19 pandemic, including travel and border restrictions, the FCO advises British nationals against all but essential international travel. Any country or area may restrict travel without notice. If you live in the UK and are currently travelling abroad, you are strongly advised to return now, where and while there are still commercial routes available.