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Romantic Retreats
Some lodges just manage to deliver “romance” better than others – here’s some great options to consider when your focus is much more on your better half than on going swimming or deep-sea fishing!
asDunas Lodge
The recipient of consistent rave reviews from our clients, this is a stylish and intimate retreat of just 8 rooms (each with private plunge pools!) on top of the dunes looking out on the spectacular seascape that is the Bazaruto archipelago! Great...
4 nights from
R37 080
per person sharing
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Azura Benguerra
Our favourite Mozambique lodge of all - a wonderful blend of six-star luxury and laid-back island style offering sensational dining experiences and gorgeous thatched rooms (all with private plunge pools!) lying literally on the endless beach. Simply...
4 Nights from
R52 360
per person sharing
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Black Parrot Suites
This has to be the perfect honeymoon hideaway – the Black Parrot Suites are 12 exclusive and luxurious rooms perched spectacularly on a rocky headland overlooking a bay peppered with picturesque sandy coves.
7 Nights from
R58 535
per person sharing
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Butiama Beach
Swim with whale sharks, snorkel on coral reefs, picnic on pristine sand banks, or simply relax on the stunning white powder beach in front of Butiama – this gorgeous little beach lodge on unspoiled Mafia Island has jumped straight into our shortlist...
8 Nights from
R35 015
per person sharing
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Carana Beach
Gorgeous new boutique hotel of 40 chalets (12 of them boasting their own private plunge pools!) sprawled on a hillside overlooking a picturesque bay complete with white sand beach on the northern shore of Mahé.
7 Nights from
R56 350
per person sharing
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Constance Halaveli
ALL INCLUSIVE! Superbly stylish and luxurious resort of 86 spacious villas (all with their own private plunge pools) unusually offers a fantastic All-Inclusive package and caters brilliantly to kids as well as adults! A firm favourite for very good...
7 Nights from
R176 530
per person sharing
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Constance Moofushi
ALL INCLUSIVE! Moofushi has jumped straight to the top of our list of Maldives favourites - and no wonder as it combines great beaches, a stunning house reef, rustically styled yet funky accommodation as well as a wonderfully comprehensive All...
7 Nights from
R127 510
per person sharing
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Constance Tsarabanjina
Tsarabanjina is our choice as THE best island lodge in Madagascar - it really is the epitome of exclusive barefoot luxury! A great choice for honeymooners or a romantic break, or perhaps for well-heeled divers wanting to explore the area's pristine...
7 Nights from
R74 035
per person sharing
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Denis Island
Head for Denis Island if you want wonderfully unspoiled natural surroundings, loads of outdoor activities and the peace and solitude that come with staying in a small, intimate lodge far away from the relative hordes of holidaymakers on the main...
7 Nights from
R94 675
per person sharing
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Fanjove Island
Act out your Robinson Crusoe fantasies on this stunning island with some of the best beaches we've ever seen - apart from your fellow guests at this lodge with its 18 superbly stylish yet eco-friendly bungalows, the island is home only to thousands...
7 Nights from
R127 875
per person sharing
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Fumba Beach Lodge
Enjoying a position of glorious isolation in the south of Zanzibar, Fumba Beach Lodge is a luxurious yet relaxing hideaway set in 40 acres of exquisite wilderness - and boasts some of the most exciting Suites on the island!
7 Nights from
R23 725
per person sharing
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Fundu Lagoon
The epitome of Castaway Chic and the complete antithesis of commercial tourism, the gorgeous Fundu Lagoon is situated in a remote cove on Pemba Island and accessible by boat only. Great style, great vibe...an unforgettable experience!
7 Nights from
R52 715
per person sharing
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Hilton Northolme
Gorgeous 56 villa resort (16 of them with stunning private plunge pools!) tucked away amidst a densely forested mountainside above a couple of lovely little coves on Mahe's beautiful north-west coast. All Inclusive option also available!
7 Nights from
R62 970
per person sharing
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L’Archipel
A long established favourite and indisputably one of the top hotels on Praslin, the L’Archipel with its 32 rooms poised above a gorgeous secluded beach also has perhaps the most authentic local character.
7 Nights from
R60 155
per person sharing
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Machangulo Beach Lodge
Perched in a pristine dune forest and enjoying stunning views over the narrow channel between Inhaca island and the Santa Maria peninsular, Machangulo Beach Lodge offers a host of activities for the whole family, including world-class fishing and...
7 Nights from
R30 550
per person sharing
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Next Paradise
This pretty little boutique hotel lies on a stunning powder-sand beach lined with gorgeous palm trees at Pwani Mchangani receives consistent rave reviews for the delicious food and the great service from the friendly owners and staff!
7 Nights from
R36 465
per person sharing
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Niva Labriz
The 111 lovely villas of the Niva Labriz lie stretched along a mile-long white-sand beach on the largely unspoiled Silhouette Island, with its imposing backdrop of densely forested mountain peaks - an excellent family-friendly option, perfect whether...
7 Nights from
R56 850
per person sharing
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Pongwe Beach Hotel
Situated on THE most jaw-droppingly beautiful beach we've seen on Zanzibar, this superbly run romantic beach lodge is a favourite for honeymooners and other travellers looking for a great beach holiday (and the top room types now also boast private...
7 Nights from
R35 645
per person sharing
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Princesse Bora Lodge
In the middle of a palm tree grove on the edge of a glorious white sand beach and lagoon you'll find the 20 chalets that make up the most luxurious accommodation on the pirate's island of Sainte Marie.
9 Nights from
R46 685
per person sharing
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Tsara Komba
A real contender for the most stylish and upmarket beach lodge in Madagascar! If you're in search of a truly intimate and romantic retreat, then these 8 bungalows perched above a lovely sandy beach on beautiful Nosy Komba come highly recommended for...
7 Nights from
R83 800
per person sharing
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V Villas at Mirihi
ALL INCLUSIVE! The perfect combination of laid-back luxury, delicious food, beautiful accommodations, stunning sandy beach and pristine house reef, V Villas at Mirihi is a top choice for people wanting a romantic break.
7 Nights from
R83 760
per person sharing
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Veligandu
Whilst the Maldives is generally a great destination for couples, Veligandu is perhaps our favourite resort of all for couples looking for a honeymoon or romantic break - especially since the stylish renovation it received in 2024 which saw the...
7 Nights from
R92 075
per person sharing
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Vilamendhoo
ALL INCLUSIVE! Vilamendhoo is the sister resort to ever-popular Meeru – it takes that resort’s proven winning formula and then adds to it absolutely outstanding snorkelling, courtesy of one of the very best house reefs in the Maldives!
7 Nights from
R72 620
per person sharing
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