Azura

Beach paradises don't get a whole lot more picture-perfect than Azura. The setting? An unspoilt island within a national park, off the coast of Mozambique. The accommodations? Very private and very luxurious. The plan? Whatever you want, as long as it includes fine dining, a swim in the sparkling blue seas, and lots of time set aside for romance or relaxation.

The resort's 15 villas are built to pamper. Each includes an infinity pool, luxurious amenities, and even the services of a host,to cook and to help plan any excursion you might fancy. That could be a guided snorkel or scuba trip in the crystalline waters, a Land Rover sand-dune tour, or a star- and candle-lit dinner on the beach.
Azura calls itself a luxury eco-boutique resort, and the name fits. It operates in partnership with the local community, and a fund established by the resort is helping to build a local school. In fact, you can visit Benguerra's School and meet the students on one of your tours.