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Further glorious powder-soft sands abound
on desert island idylls in the Indian Ocean. Intricately reimagined by
Located on private Nosy Ankoa island, off the
north-east of Madagascar lies Miavana, and celebrated British designer
the vision of architect-designers Silvio Rech
and Lesley Carstens – responsible for North Thomas Heatherwick, paying
Island, Seychelles. Due to open to guests in April
2017, this ultra-luxe lodge boasts villas with homage to the agricultural
uninterrupted sea views, a french garden, well-
stocked wine cellar and a chamber of curiosities. roots of South Africa
But as this is a true nature lover’s paradise, it’s
the wildlife activities that really set it apart. Don
a snorkel for turtle-watching amidst the vibrant
coral reef, try your hand at fly-fishing or take
to the skies on a helicopter adventure. What’s
more, there’s trekking on the mainland for Culture vultures will also revel in the new
glimpses of the world-famous lemurs. addition to Cape Town’s art scene this
September with the opening of the Zeitz
With Kuda Huraa on the North Male Atoll Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz
and Landaa Giraavaru on the Baa Atoll, Four MOCAA) on the lively V&A Waterfront, set to
Seasons have always been ahead of the curve rival MoMA and the Tate Modern. Occupying
when it comes to private islands in the Maldives. a former grain silo originally built in 1921, it is
Their latest brainchild, Four Seasons Private also home to member of The Royal Portfolio
Island Maldives at Voavah, is the world’s first collection, The Silo, which opened last month.
exclusive-use UNESCO hideaway. Similar to This boutique property has been intricately
Richard Branson’s Necker Island, you (and up reimagined by celebrated British designer
to 21 other guests) take the island in its entirety. Thomas Heatherwick, paying homage to
Guests will have their own complement of the agricultural roots of South Africa with
staff from a dedicated divemaster to an on- bubble-like windows that offer views of the
call Rossano Ferretti hair consultant. Across harbour or mountains by day and glimmer like Clockwise from above
five acres, there’s a two-bedroom beach villa, glowing lanterns by night. There are 28 rooms The Beach at Miavana, Madagascar;
a two-bedroom villa set over water and two (including a penthouse suite) – all individually Beach at The Nam Hai, Vietnam;
Deluxe Superior Bathroom at The Silo,
mezzanine suites. The two-storey beach house is designed by Liz Biden herself (think button- South Africa; Swimming Pool at Grand
the social hub, a sheltered garden peppered with down chesterfields and handmade chandeliers), Velas Los Cabos, Mexico; Exterior at
hammocks leads to The Ocean of Consciousness a Willaston Bar that serves craft cocktails and a Duba Expedition Camp, Botswana
Spa whilst Summer, a 62 foot long PADI rooftop pool overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
equipped yacht waits to take you to Hanifaru
Bay for underwater explorations with one of the There are changes in the safari world too.
researchers from the Manta Trust. This private The introduction of three new Qatar flights
island even has its own private island. provides easier access to the wonders of
Botswana. A superb base is Duba Expedition
And that’s not all for Four Seasons, last Camp, set on a wooden island in the Duba
December the much-loved Nam Hai in Hoi An – Concession of the Okavango Delta – a recent
an exceptionally well preserved port on the coast addition to the Carrier portfolio. Designed by
of the South China Sea – became a Four Seasons National Geographic filmmakers Beverly and
resort. Amidst Vietnam’s cultural heartland, Dereck Joubert, the surroundings and interiors
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, offers evoke an authentic, romantic style of safaris
refreshed accommodation including eight from the 1920s. The camp is remote with just
new family villas, a new cooking school and six en-suite airy-tents. The main-tent is open-
an enhanced spa and activity programme, all sided for the most breathtaking of vistas.
served up with the first-class service they are Birds abound, the area is reputed as a bird
renowned for. watcher’s paradise.

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