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Ellerman House

Ellerman House is situated in Bantry Bay, where guests can enjoy a quiet and exclusive stay on the edge of Cape Town. Just a short walk from the white sandy Clifton Beaches, travellers can soak up the stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean from the house’s elevated terraces and manicured gardens. Ellerman House is an Edwardian-style mansion, with 13 rooms and suites as well as two private villas – perfect for groups and families. The luxury setting also includes a spa with a range of soothing treatments, an extensive wine cellar and a pristine swimming pool with ocean views and comfy sun loungers.
Guests can view Ellerman House’s incredible private art collection, which spans two centuries of work that explores South African heritage and culture; and can be viewed with a private guide for the full immersive experience. Ellerman House is close to amazing sites such as the Lion’s Head mountain which can be viewed from the house itself, the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, and the Table Mountian National Park.

Kura Design Villas

Kura is an adult-only hotel nested high in the Uvita rainforest, in Costa Rica. This luxury resort offers eight exclusive rooms with spacious terraces, expansive glass walls and breathtaking ocean views. Kura’s cooking philosophy is focused on local produce and revolves around organic and responsibly sourced ingredients. Because of this, most of the greens are grown on the property. Moreover, meat dishes are hormone-free, grass-fed and ethically raised from farmers just down the road.

Babylonstoren Farm Hotel

Babylonstoren Farm Hotel rests in the shade of Simonsberg Mountain in the picturesque Franschhoek wine valley, where it is surrounded by a vast array of stunning gardens, some of which grow seasonal fruits and vegetables. Guests can explore the 200 hectares of private land, 8-acres of which make up Babylonstoren’s magnificent gardens which are brimming with life. Travellers can also enjoy interacting with the farm’s animals and taking part in feeding the donkeys and collecting eggs from the ducks and chickens.
 
The rustic farm buildings are characterised by thick whitewashed walls, elegant gables and hearty fireplaces, emulating an authentic farm stay experience. Babylonstoren features two incredible restaurants as well as a tasting room where guests can experience amazing local South African wines.

Belmond Mount Nelson

Captivating visitors since 1899, Cape Town’s iconic resort hotel is a tranquil hideaway just moments from the city’s buzzing heart. The 198 individually designed rooms and suites and a host of fabulous facilities appeal equally to romantic couples, families or adventurous groups. Stroll through the expansive gardens, take a tree tour or browse the outdoor sculpture exhibition. Discover the hotel’s history, art and culture on self-guided tours. Enjoy imaginative cuisine in the restaurants and soothing bliss at the spa. Just beyond the gates lies the pulsating city, with stunning beaches and historic hotspots moments away. Forever watching over the hotel is Table Mountain, another wondrous Cape Town landmark.

LUX South Ari Atoll Resort and Villas

Lux Ari Atoll is home to 193 private villas, each offering different types of luxury and comfort. All allow you access to stunning beaches and clear lagoons and depending on where you choose to stay, you can experience a Maldivian sunrise or sunset from your very own private terrace. As an eco-friendly resort the island is intact and views remain unobstructed. With a focus on marine life protection you’ll have access to some of the Indian Ocean’s rarest of creatures. Swim alongside turtles and witness beaming coral reefs. The island resort’s initiative is to become more sustainable and greener, having already put solar energy and conservation efforts at the forefront of its agenda. The resort will offer you a laid-back experience where you can discover for yourself what makes the Maldives such a desirable spot. It offers romance as well as fun for the whole family, the choice is yours with a host of activities and cuisines to try.

Récif Attitude

Situated on the north-west coast of Mauritius, in a small protected creek, Récif Attitude is an adult-exclusive hotel perfect for those wishing for a private trip away. The hotel overlooks a beautiful marine preserve, a favourite and much-appreciated spot for local snorkellers. Récif Attitude is a mix of vibrant Mauritian soul and boutique-hotel spirit, with the comfort of the hotel delicately combined with local tradition and cuisine. The 70-room hotel has a refined architectural design: inside is black and white, wood and wicker, but the outside is a cascade of bright and lively colours. Guests can spend hours chatting away, sipping an exotic cocktail with their feet in the sand, or in one of the more secluded sitting corners. At sunset, our star turns the skies to a deep orange and there’s no sight quite like watching it dip below the horizon of the Indian Ocean.

Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge is Rwanda’s first ever community owned lodge. The 5-star lodge boasts a prime location, set on the edge of the Parc National des Volcanos in a lush green property of 11 hectares, enjoying breath-taking and dramatic views of the surrounding volcanoes. All guest cottages are discretely situated in the folds of the hills and amongst the verdant vegetation of the Sabyinyo property. Each beautifully appointed en-suite cottage, with its country-chic style and open log fires, is an ideal haven of warmth and luxury. The cottages host the perfect base from which to explore this unique and fascinating corner of Africa. The main lodge building is designed with guests in mind – with assorted seating areas in the main lounge, reception and an entertainment room providing intimate privacy, or the opportunity to meet other guests. The cuisine at the lodge is nothing short of delightful, both on the eyes and palate, matched with exceptional service and truly magical atmospheres.

Bisate Lodge

Bisate Lodge hosts dramatic views of the Bisoke and Karisimbi volcano peaks rising through the forests of nearby Volcanoes National Park. Exploring around Bisate includes community visits, birding, golden monkey tracking, helping reforest the area, Gorilla Guardian Village, the Twin Lakes of Ruhondo and Burera, as well as Dian Fossey’s burial site. Guests will stay in one of six opulent en-suite Forest Villas, warmed by a central fireplace and offering breath-taking views from the deck. Both the architecture and interiors are rooted in Rwandan cultural traditions. The vision of Bisate is to be a model of sustainable ecotourism in Rwanda. Its reforestation and rehabilitation projects have each guest partnering with us and contributing to biodiversity conservation and local community upliftment, making a far-reaching positive impact on an iconic endangered species: the mountain gorilla. A stay at Bisate Lodge will have you in wonderment, promising one of the most thrilling safari destinations in Africa.

Virunga Lodge

The incredible Virunga Lodge is a premier luxury gorilla lodge in Rwanda and one of the finest and most renowned lodges in all of Africa. Perched high on a ridge with stunning views of the Virunga Volcanoes, you can also absorb the Musanze valley to the west and Lake Bulera and Ruhondo to the east. These are the finest views in Africa, seen from rooms uniquely decorated in the Rwandese style. Fantastic food and exceptional personalised service by the carefully trained staff are the cherry on top of this beautiful lodge, where you are guaranteed to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Each of the ten luxurious bandas has a private terrace from which guests can watch the orange sunrise over the dramatic and varied landscape of mountains, volcanoes and lakes. Luxuriously appointed, the rooms are accented with vibrant Rwandese fabrics and stylish locally inspired furniture.

The Retreat by Heaven

Town & Country and The New York Times call The Retreat in Rwanda one of the top new hotels in the world in 2018.  The American owners of Heaven Restaurant created The Retreat, a 12-room luxury boutique hotel located on a tree-lined street steps from Kigali City Center and 20 minutes from the airport.  Due to great success in their first 2 years they are expanding! 8 new luxury pool villas and a new wine lounge are under construction and will be open by December 2020. The Retreat is Kigali’s first eco-friendly resort and features solar electricity, organic toiletries, locally-crafted furniture from a Tanzanian sustainable teak farm, outdoor showers, private terraces, a yoga and meditation room, spa, large heated saltwater swimming pool with jacuzzi and diving rocks, and an open-air fitness centre.  Fusion Restaurant and its Swahili-inspired bar, located at The Retreat, offer delicious farm-to-table international cuisine.

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