CURRENTLY CLOSED. Tiny Medjumbe island with its 12 luxurious chalets is a magical destination boasting some of the most gorgeous white sand beaches we've seen, fringed by stunning aquamarine seas!

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 service and delicious food!

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 very, very cool and vibeyFor years !

ALL INCLUSIVE! An opulent and stunningly luxurious resort of 30 villas which simply ooze Zanzibari style and character - definitely one of the finest quality resorts on the island!

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.

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 reason!

Our pick as Barefoot Breaks' favourite resort in the Seychelles, Constance Lemuria occupies THE best location of any resort here, including two of the Seychelles’ most stunning beaches, as well as a superb 18-hole championship golf course - the delicious dining and superb service are the cherries on top!

ALL INCLUSIVE! This new resort 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 Inclusive package as standard. And all of this for a reasonable price too!!

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 reefs!

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!

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!

The perfect combination of laid-back luxury, delicious food, beautiful accommodations, stunning sandy beach and pristine house reef, Mirihi is a top choice for people wanting a romantic break.

With just 9 stylish bungalows this wonderfully intimate beach lodge on the charmingly time-warped island of Mafia is the perfect place to escape for a romantic break or for world class scuba diving!

Situated on THE most jaw-droppingly beautiful beach we've seen on Zanzibar, this simple yet superbly run romantic beach lodge is a favourite for honeymooners and other travellers looking for a great beach holiday without the five star trappings!

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.

This secluded and charming beach lodge (previously known as Blue Footprints) with its 5 comfortable Ocean View Cottages perched in the dunes above a seemingly endless beach boasts wonderfully friendly hosting, stunning food and superb and ever-present views over the ocean!

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 honeymooners and romantics!

This wonderfully chic and stylish lodge ripped up the traditional African beach lodge style rule-book in favour of a clean, contemporary and very sophisticated look - quite superb in every way!