KISAWA SANCTUARY
Mozambique
Just off the coast of Mozambique, within a cluster of turquoise-ringed islands that give the Maldives a run for its money, is an ultra-luxury retreat that is set to spoil you. It unfolds over a 300-hectare stretch of forest, sand dunes and powdery white beaches, with 12 bungalows, plus the Kisawa Residence perched on its own 0.4-hectare plot. Spend sun-soaked days in the WWF National Marine Park snorkelling among manta rays and whale sharks, or hop on the resort’s helicopter and head to nearby Tofinho or Barra Break and surf soaring 2.4m waves. On days when you’d like to take it slow, ease your knots at the indulgent spa and enjoy a leisurely meal at one of seven dining venues. The eco-conscious will also rejoice knowing that the resort was built using an eco-friendly mortar made from the island’s sand and seawater.