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Breezes Beach Club And Spa. Zanzibar has never looked so chic.

You can stay at Breezes Beach Club & Spa on the as yet undeveloped south-eastern coast of the island, and still have sufficient change for several of their trademark “Zanzi-Politano” cocktails.

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Kot Nou Restaurant. Enjoy superb Indian Ocean eating in Mauritius

Kot Nou Restaurant is so close to the Indian Ocean that a crab could crawl up the white-sand beach and straight into the pot at the open-plan kitchen.

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Birkenhead House. Bare shirted luxury on the Western Cape

We know all about barefoot luxury – that term for palm-fringed beaches and soft sand with staff offering freshly cracked coconuts and umbrella-topped cocktails.

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A Photo Safari in Botswana

A Photo Safari in Botswana. Unforgettable safari experiences.

If you’ve never imagined yourself as a wildlife photographer, then think again. Pangolin Photo Safaris in Botswana not only takes you into the bush to see the animals but also supplies camera and zoom lens

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One&Only Hotel. Enjoy Cape Town’s luxurious waterfront retreat.

Since its opening when global celebrities flitted in to launch The One&Only Cape Town, this resort-style hotel on the Waterfront has matured like a good wine

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Michael Edwards enjoys a stay at the Sensimar Lagoon in Mauritius.

Sensimar Lagoon. Enjoy white beach luxury in Mauritius

From the white sands beach, looking across the tranquil lagoon, there are infinite shades of azure. With a moored catamaran in the foreground, gently rocked by waves that are barely ripples, this is beauty beyond brochures.

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