A selection of idyllic beach holidays - Relax, swim, dive or fish.

Spend 5 nights on Benguerra Island at Azura Retreat Just 20 villas are nestled along one of the last undiscovered stretches of beach in the world, with all the creature comforts you could wish for, sparkling private pools, Mozambican Butler-hosts to look after your every need, fish and seafood fresh from the ocean, a fantastic range of activities and experiences, an African spa to relax in, all at a community based project where the local islanders benefit as much as you. Azura is paradise found. Azura is the area’s first luxury eco-boutique retreat. Built entirely by hand in partnership with the local community, it has just 20 villas, each with their own private pool stretching out to the Indian Ocean beyond, and designed for the ultimate undiscovered getaway. It was the first of several luxury hotels owned and managed by Christopher and Stella Bettany.  With wonderful cuisine, friendly Mozambican service and a vast range of activities and experiences, including a unique African spa, it’s the perfect island escape.

Spend 7 nights on Praslin at Kempinsky Resort The Seychelles Islands are known for their incomparable beauty, with white sandy beaches and stunning scenery being the norm for this gem of the Indian Ocean. Located on the south end of Mahé in Baie Lazare, the Kempinski Seychelles Resort is an indulgent retreat offering a huge variety of facilities and activities. The Kempinski Seychelles Resort is perfectly situated just 30 minutes from the international airport, on Mahé – the largest island in the Seychelles. It's an idyllic base from which to explore all the varied attractions that the Seychelles Islands have to offer, from diving to sightseeing in the capital city, Victoria. The white sand beach is protected by a reef some 200 metres off shore while the hotel itself offers superb facilities from its tropical garden setting.

  Spend 3 nights at the Views Boutique Hotel & Spa. Lying in the foothills of the Outeniqua Mountains in a region of incomparable beauty, Wilderness is an attractive holiday resort with beautiful beaches and numerous vantage points from which to watch the whales and dolphins.   A spectacular, lavishly-appointed boutique hotel with breath-taking views of the world-renowned Garden Route. Revive, revitalise and relax in a luxurious oasis of pure tranquility. The romantic resort of Wilderness lies 15 km east of George, between the Kaaimans River in the West and the Goukamma Nature Reserve in the east. Recreational activities in Wilderness include hiking, mountain-biking, bird- and whale-watching, hang- and paragliding, horseriding, scenic drives, day tours, angling, boating and other water sports. The long stretch of beach embraces the mouths of the Touw and Kaaimans Rivers, and is backed by northward cliffs over which the fringe of the forest reaches down to sea level.

Spend 3 nights at the Canelands Beach Club & Spa. With 180 degree views over the ocean and the sound of waves crashing meters away you enter a world of utter tranquility, when you escape to Canelands Beach Club and Spa. Canelands is a luxurious and elegant 10-bedroom beach club situated in the popular upmarket region of Salt Rock on KwaZulu Natal‘s North (Dolphin) Coast, South Africa. Set just a step away from the beach with safe bathing offered by the many rock pools and coves that Salt Rock is renowned for, Canelands Beach Club is the ideal holiday and weekend getaway beach hotel. The Canelands Beach Club is a one-of-a-kind experience whether it is being served by beach butlers on the beach or having menus prepared daily by the chefs or be it enjoying a micro light flight or a horse ride along the coast, Canelands and its surrounds have so much to offer.

Spend 7 nights on Nosy Komba at Tsara Komba Lodge Nosy Komba is a beautiful volcanic island between Nosy Be, the island of perfumes, and the mainland of Madagascar. On the island of Nosy Komba, all of your journeys will be on foot, by pirogue (dugout canoe) or by boat as you appreciate the relaxed pace of life of a bygone age. The Tsara Komba Lodge is a 4-star luxury hotel with a rare and authentic charm, in perfect keeping with Nature and with the area’s outstanding biodiversity. It combines a stylish and exclusive atmosphere, an excellent Slow Food cuisine, tailored services and excursions, in an atmosphere dominated by a commitment to comfortable luxury and ecology. Experience the gentle caress of the wind, the birdsongs and the sound of the waves lapping around this former volcano today covered by an abundant forest, bordered by a sapphire blue sea with excellent golden sandy beaches. The preservation of this sublime environment and the community-minded activities being pursued here to encourage harmonious sustainable development for the benefit of the local population are just two of the ethical aspects of this marvellous Eco-paradise. The sort of location in which our guests dream of setting up home or at least coming back often. Nestling on a hillside in the heart of a stunningly beautiful setting situated between the forest and the beach, the lodges and their front porches all enjoy an amazing view across the ocean, where you can tuck into a delicious breakfast watching an incredible sunrise or a colourful end to the day with a dinner under the stars. The leafy natural setting surrounding your lodge protects your privacy while at the same time bringing you all the benefits of its cool shade.

Spend 5 nights on Bazaruto Island at Anantara Fulfill your escapist dreams on the paradise private island of Bazaruto, in a jewel-like archipelago off the coast of Mozambique. With few distractions to interrupt your stay at Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort, you can completely lose yourself in dazzling natural beauty, peaceful island life and unforgettable experiences. With its tropical climate, unspoilt scenery and wealth of activities on offer, Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort & Spa is the perfect getaway for families, honeymooners and incentive groups. Facilities include a variety of dining venues, bars, swimming pools and an activity centre - which offers a wide variety of water sports, as well as diving and fishing activities. The Bazaruto Island archipelago is widely regarded as one of Africa's premier scuba diving and fishing destinations. The luxurious Anantara Spa offers a range of pampering treatments to revitalise the weariest of souls, with 360 degree views of the Indian Ocean.

Spend 7 nights on Pemba Island at Manta Resort. Pemba is a remote island off the east coast of Africa, and probably as far away from civilisation you might ever find yourself. The Manta Resort is not a 5 star luxury resort and certainly different to what you might find on other tropical islands. If you’re expecting bling bling bling you will be disappointed. If you however are looking for serenity, close encounters with nature and a close knit family of people we look forward to sharing our island with you. We offer something different from most tropical islands and it’s not about traditional five-star luxury. If it’s serenity, close encounters with nature and a family of staff you crave, then the Manta Resort is the place for you. Elevated and crafted along an idyllic island beach, The Manta Resort offers privacy, romance, adventure and water sports on East Africa’s finest island sanctuary.

Spend 7 nights on Praslin Island at Ile Des Palmes. Located at Anse Takamaka, on the beautiful island of Praslin, Iles des Palmes is set out along a vast coconut and cinnamon plantation surrounded by a fresh water/salt water eco system that is full of bird and sea life. This small Seychelles hotel sits amongst the peaceful, lush vegetation across from the beach and a coastline scattered with granite formations and surrounded by coral reefs. Iles Des Palmes Eco Resort is an establishment that offers an extra abundance of natural reserve, rain forests, numerous beaches and marshes, that offer an incredible eco environment for guests with all the creature comforts expected on a sun, sea & sand holiday. Immediately adjacent to the establishment are natural endemic tree forests unique to Seychelles. Bird spotting is easily done, common are Holland Pigeon, Bird of Paradise, Black Parrot and large Takamaka, Badamier, Teak hard wood trees and others provide a unique experience by ballads or hikes at your door step.

Spend 7 nights on Zanzibar at Hideaway of Nungwi. The Resort invites you through an enchanted door; step across the threshold and an exquisite tropical Eden is revealed. A breadth of gardens, bursting with exotic blooms, slope gently down to powder white sands of Nungwi Beach, lapped by the clearest blue seas. With genuine charm our staff welcome you to discover complete, luxury and the rare island beauty of Zanzibar. Hideaway of Nungwi Resort & Spa is a stretch of lush tropical gardens nurtured over 10 hectares of virgin shore. Frangipani, Ylang Ylang, palms and fruits line the paths and shade the villas. Nungwi Beach, on the North West coast, is one of the most beautiful beaches in the Indian Ocean. All rooms and suites have private terraces and stunning views over the inspiring gardens and Indian Ocean. They are designed for guests in search of seclusion and space. Interiors have a sophisticated contemporary style with subtle Zanzibar touches.

Spend 7 nights on Praslin Island at Paradise Sun. Our Praslin hotel is a Seychelles gem, embraced in the warmth of the Indian Ocean. The pristine white coral sands of the Cote d’Or Beach at our front door will tempt you to bare your feet. The aquamarine waters that stretch towards an endless horizon will float your troubles away. Our lush lawns and tropical gardens will delight your eye with their beauty. Here there is more than sand, sea and sunshine. There is also the warmth of the Seychelles smile – making the Paradise Sun a destination you will never want to leave. Our Praslin hotel is at once unique, easy going and breathtaking. Titillate your taste buds with an à la carte lunch menu and a buffet dinner at the St Pierre Beach Restaurant on Praslin. With a different cuisine theme each day of the week you can expect your palate to be amused and your taste sensations excited. 

Spend 7 nights on Nosy Be at L'Heure Bleue Located in the northwest of Madagascar, Nosy Be, the best known of the Malagasy Islands continues with the myth of a paradise island. Nosy Be, an escape on the fringes of completely wild coastlinewhere the beaches and seabed rhyme with serenity, peace and nature in its raw state. The palm forests, the plantations of sugar cane and ylang-ylang, the bamboo - it creates landscapes in perfect harmony. Nestled in a lush tropical garden, l'Heure Bleue enjoys a unique location in Nosy Be, the well known paradise island : only 8 luxury lodges, and 10 waterfront bungalows on the #1 beach of Nosy Be, and backed by a hill overlooking the bay of Madirokely / Ambatoloaka, preserving both the freshness and intimacy of its guests. You will marvel and recharge diving from our beach in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Unless you prefer one of our two large swimming pools: fresh water (15 meters long) or sea water (20m). There are at least two ways to enjoy the magic of l'Heure Bleue : In a luxury lodge of 65 m2, with large private terrace and stunning view over the bay of Ambatoloaka. Undoubtedly the most beautiful and stunning rooms of Nosy Be island. Or, in an authentic wooden bungalow "feet in water", which combines traditional construction and comfort, less spacious, but with unparalleled "cool" charm.