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One&Only Hotel. Enjoy Cape Town’s luxurious waterfront retreat.

Since its opening when global celebrities flitted in to launch The One&Only Cape Town, this resort-style hotel on the Waterfront has matured like a good wine

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Michael Edwards enjoys a stay at the Sensimar Lagoon in Mauritius.

Sensimar Lagoon. Enjoy white beach luxury in Mauritius

From the white sands beach, looking across the tranquil lagoon, there are infinite shades of azure. With a moored catamaran in the foreground, gently rocked by waves that are barely ripples, this is beauty beyond brochures.

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Palais Amani. Fez

Palais Amani is an extraordinary experience. It is a wonderfully luxurious retreat in an ancient city that offers so much yet still hides under the shadow of Marrakech as Morocco’s destination of choice.

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Climbing Table Mountain With An Expert Guide

From the white sandy beaches of Clifton Beach, along the Atlantic Ocean in Cape Town, it appears as if the 12 Apostles are eyeing out the bikini-clad beauties.

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Morukuru Beach Lodge

Morukuru Beach Lodge. Discover a luxury beach lodge experience on the Western Cape.

Staying at the Moruku Beach Lodge offers Brian Berkman the opportunity to whale-watch at De Hoop Nature Reserve on South Africa’s southernmost point.

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Alphen Boutique Hotel

Alphen Boutique Hotel. Treat yourself to unforgettable South African luxury.

The Alphen Boutique Hotel, the Constantia Valley and Winelands are within easy reach. Visit Groot Constantia, the original Cape governor’s mansion and now a wonderful museum and collection of restaurants.

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