The Seychelles and Maldives are two different, island nations in the Indian Ocean. The Maldives are just about due south of India and Sri Lanka, while the Seychelles are farter to the west between the Maldives and Madagascar. These are remote destinations far from the regular tourist locales, which is why luxury resorts and private yachts dominate. A yacht charter in either of these destinations can combine exploring the local beaches with days ashore playing golf, getting spa treatments and dining in five-star restaurants offered by the resorts.