Seychelles is more than a hundred islands liberally sprinkled across thousands of square miles of the Indian Ocean a little way south of the Equator, a thousand miles from anywhere, a lush wilderness of pristine palm-fringed beaches and unspoiled coral reefs. If you’re searching for a holiday detached from the ... Read more

If kicking back for some barefoot luxury on a tropical beach is more your kind of thing than sleigh bells and snowballs, then Christmas 2023 could be the year to plan a fantastic Indian Ocean holiday. Where better to escape the everyday (and winter) than at one of the idyllic ... Read more

Across the Indian Ocean are some dreamy white-sand beaches backed by palms with their leaves swaying gently as the breeze moves them. Alongside these beaches, or perched on stilts over the brilliant blue ocean, are many incredible beach properties with superb restaurants, fully stocked watersports centres, and views to die ... Read more

A thousand miles east of Africa’s mainland lies the Seychelles, a cluster of tiny, remote islands far out in the Indian Ocean. Blessed with some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, the archipelago’s 115 or so islands are strung over 300 miles of turquoise sea. A mix of ... Read more

When you are deep in the wilderness of the Masai Mara, sipping a morning coffee and watching a pride of lion saunter past, it is difficult to imagine a world beyond this landscape, not least the pristine beaches of the Seychelles. But with direct flights between Nairobi and Mahé, it’s ... Read more

African islands come in all shapes and forms, from palm studded jewels in the Indian Ocean to enclaves in the middle of the Okavango Delta.  They can all have the tag ‘exclusive’ attributed to them in one way or another - here are some of our hand-picked favourites. Wildlife paradise ... Read more

A few days on the beach complement a safari perfectly.  It’s a great way to prepare for, or relax after, the early morning safari starts.  The enormous variety in accommodation style along Africa’s glorious Indian Ocean coastline – from barefoot chic hideaways to resort-style hotels – means there is something ... Read more

There’s an African beach out there to suit every taste and budget. We’ve rounded up some of the best here, but as it’s impossible to give detailed information in a few words, please give us a call for more ideas on Africa’s best beach retreats. Families A few seaside days ... Read more

Island resorts scattered throughout the Indian Ocean provide everything from uber five-star luxury to barefoot chic.  Whether you want to combine a beach holiday with time on safari, or are simply looking for a ‘fly and flop’ destination – there’s an island out there for you.  Here are some of ... Read more

Look on a map and it’s clear that Kenya and Tanzania should be the top safari and beach holiday destinations. They're renowned for their wildlife - it’s even said that Kenya was where the safari holiday was invented – and both have Indian Ocean coastlines. But not everyone wants the ... Read more