What defines an island getaway? Is it the remoteness of the island, how many guests are allowed at once, the level of luxury or the sheer idea of not being at a place where millions have been before you? The ideal island getaway will include all the luxuries you may need and will be stunningly attractive. It will be far from the hustle and bustle of ordinary life, yet close enough to other major islands in places like the Seychelles where you will be able to do sightseeing. It will offer complete privacy through villa style accommodation and an unspoiled beach. It will have all the elements of a romantic fable with giant tortoises roaming free, green turtles coming to shore and hawksbill turtles leaving the shore for the sea. It will have tropical forests and romantic hiking trails. Such an island getaway will trump the charts and will be seen as the ultimate holiday destination. Cousine Island definitely fits the profile of the ideal island getaway in the Indian Ocean.