Of the 3 main islands in the Seychelles, La Digue is definitely our favourite! With great beaches and a blissfully laidback atmosphere the only thing missing was somewhere really upmarket to stay – thank goodness then that the superbly stylish Le Domaine de l'Orangeraie opened its doors!

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!

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 introduction of gorgeous over-water villas with private swimming pools!

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

ALL INCLUSIVE! 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!

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!

ALL INCLUSIVE! Tiny island of just 45 stylish and minimalist beach villas lining perfect white sandy beaches and with one of the best house reefs in the Maldives! Great option for keen snorkellers in particular!

A firm favourite amongst honeymooners. Meeru manages to consistently deliver a dream Maldives holiday experience at a reasonable price – as evidenced by the countless rave reviews it attracts from delighted guests!

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!

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 Inclusive package as standard. And all of this for a reasonable price too!!

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! 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!

ALL INCLUSIVE! Lily Beach is a real trailblazer – it was the first Maldives resort to offer a “Premium All Inclusive” offering – and has been rewarded with a steady stream of very happy guests!

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.

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.

Taken over a few years ago by top lodge operator andBeyond who transformed the lodge with an extensive and luxurious renovation, the original lodge built on this stunning island in the Bazaruto Archipelago is again one of the very best!

The 25 luxurious rosewood villas of this Relais et Chateaux property lie on an extraordinary peninsular of untouched bays, Tsingy forest, coral reefs and lemurs - the best option if you're wanting to combine "bush and beach" in one lodge!

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 of sea birds, nesting turtles and coconut crabs!