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African queens and kings What: Thanda Island, Mafia, Tanzania, thandaisland.com


Why: For that true desert island moment, this option was launched in April. Swedish-owned, the 20-acre island is set inside a private marine reserve, with one five-bedroom villa and a pool. The chance to swim with whale sharks and see nesting turtles make it a good choice for ocean- lovers, and all-inclusive rates include champagne. When: Dry (and high) season is June to October. How to book it: Turquoise Holidays offers five nights from £38,000 full-board for up to 10 with private charter flights to and from Dar es Salaam. International flights are extra. Tel: 01494 678400, turquoiseholidays.co.uk


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The Cape escape What: Ulubisi House, Gondwana Game Reserve, Southern Cape, South Africa,


gondwanagr.co.za Why: The weak rand and attractive airfares makes South Africa good value for a splash-out holiday. Sleeping six, this exclusive-use, child- friendly safari villa launched in April and is set on a 26,000-acre “Big Five” reserve and comes with a pool and a dedicated chef, butler and field guide. When: November to February for winter sun, March to May for spring flowers. How to book it:Africa Collection offers seven nights from £1,995pp full-board, based on six sharing, including transfers, safari activities and flights via Cape Town to George. Tel: 01403 256655, africacollection.co.uk


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Kiwi class What: Moturua Island, Bay of Islands, New Zealand (touchofspice.co.nz)


Why: Only accessible by boat or helicopter, this 22-acre private island escape offers a sublime taste of the Kiwi good life. Sleeping 16 and designed by leading New Zealand architect Pete Bossley, there’s a four-bedroom main house plus two separate houses and activities including watersports, walking trails and a spa pool. When: December to April. How to book it: Abercrombie & Kent offers seven nights from £5,995pp based on 16 people sharing, including flights to Auckland and transfers (travelling in December). Tel: 01242 547 704, abercrombiekent.co.uk


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