Tiny Medjumbe Island with its 13 luxurious chalets is the more intimate sister resort to Matemo, but is a similarly magical destination with gorgeous private beaches and stunning aquamarine seas.

Recently taken over by top lodge operator andBeyond and following an extensive renovation, the original lodge built on this stunning island in the Bazaruto Archipelago is again ready to shine!

If you were trying to conjure up the postcard image of a typical Maldivian island paradise in your mind, Angaga would be a great choice - as an idyllic, stunningly beautiful Maldives island, this resort is definitely right up there with the very best!

Whilst there are many island lodges that boast of offering a “Robinson Crusoe” type experience, this little eco-lodge consisting of 8 simple wooden bungalows on a protected tropical island really does deliver on this promise!

Azura manages that wonderful blend of six-star luxury and laid-back island living which so many places strive for, but very few get just right.

The first lodge to open in the magnificent Quirimbas back in 2002, Quilálea has been given a superb injection of contemporary decor and service excellence by the talented team from Azura with simply stunning results!

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 of favourites!

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!

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 islands.

Filitheyo is the perfect place for a fantastically relaxing Maldives holiday - a superb house reef and sandy beaches; comfortable accommodation; exceptionally friendly service and consistently excellent food – all of this and reasonable prices too!

The epitome of Castaway Chic, fashionable Fundu Lagoon is situated in a remote cove on Pemba Island accessible by boat only - great style, great vibe, an unforgettable experience!

One of the better value resorts in the notoriously expensive Maldives, this large resort offers something for just about everyone - families and romantics alike!

Position, position, position – with its remote hill-top position overlooking a magnificent white sand beach and the azure waters of the Pemba Channel, the Manta Resort is an absolute jewel!

This well established beach lodge on one of the island's finest beaches has built a well earned reputation as one of the most consistently reliable and best value choices on Zanzibar.

If you’re looking to drop out of the madness of modern life for a week or so, then it’s hard to imagine a more pristine and “off the map” destination to escape to than Nuarro!

With just 7 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!

Gorgeously unspoiled natural island feel with sandy paths leading through the tropical forest to superb sandy beaches - Reethi Beach remains a top choice amongst mid-range resorts with many repeat guests. Excellent snorkelling!

The most popular choice amongst South Africans visiting Nosy Be, Sakatia Lodge is an unpretentious and easy going and attractively located lodge that is especially popular with scuba divers wanting to explore the area’s rich coral reefs!