| Mozambique holidays at Azura on Benguerra Island will | | | | empty. The water is warm and totally clear, but when |
| shortly become a well known destination and Hotel, | | | | the tide goes out, you have to go a very long way if |
| although Azura is really more a luxury eco boutique | | | | you want to swim but it makes for great exploring. |
| lodge than an hotel. It opened its doors in the latter part | | | | As you would expect in a far off isolated spot like |
| of 2007, and to some extent it is still work in progress, | | | | Benguerra much of the hotel is open to the cooling |
| but it has immediately caught the attention of people | | | | breezes, and this kind of design with the cool |
| looking for a romantic beach getaway or a beach | | | | contemporary cottons used in the furnishings oozes |
| front vacation on a Mozambique Island in the Indian | | | | quality allied to relaxation. |
| Ocean. | | | | The food at Azura is also of very high quality, |
| Azura is a brand new addition to what are an | | | | especially when you remember it all has to be brought |
| increasing number of lodges and hotels in the | | | | from the mainland, although of course the superb fish |
| fantastically beautiful Bazaruto Archipelago in Southern | | | | came from the nearby ocean. There is a lot of fish on |
| Mozambique. | | | | the menu, and you will be able to eat on the beach, |
| It consists of 3 luxury Villas, 11 infinity villas and a | | | | and don't miss the seafood buffet cooked over an |
| Presidential Villa with private plunge or infinity pool. | | | | open fire. There is a meat option, and in fact you will |
| They are extremely spacious and designed with a | | | | get pretty well what you fancy with a good wine list |
| combination of traditional Mozambique furniture and | | | | as well. |
| ultra modern chic, and the effect is spectacular. | | | | The Azura is heavily involved in an upliftment |
| Speechless is one word already used to describe the | | | | programme, where they have to help to improve the |
| accommodation, each with its own butler who is there | | | | lives of the local people. They are training locals in a |
| purely to pander to your every whim. | | | | variety of ways, and this principle of helping the local |
| Each villa has a beach front cabana style roundel to | | | | community, even as a guest because you are giving |
| shelter from the heat of the sun, and is well supplied | | | | people the opportunity to take part in the programme |
| with comfy plump cushions. The huge beds are very | | | | makes it all see so much more worthwhile. |
| comfortable and the outside showers a great reminder | | | | You can access Benguerra Island via the international |
| of how great life in the tropics can be, particularly | | | | airport at Vilanculos and it is then ten minutes by plane |
| when friends at home in Europe are either soaked and | | | | and 30 minutes by boat. |
| cold or under several meters of snow whilst you are | | | | The normal activities that you would expect are |
| standing under the stars in the open air enjoying a | | | | available, and as you can imagine snorkeling, scuba |
| shower. | | | | diving and fishing are popular favorites, but many |
| Azura luxury lodge is a real beachfront location, and | | | | guests are content to sit, read, walk on the deserted |
| the views of the Indian Ocean from the public areas of | | | | white sand beach, and perhaps swim with dolphins |
| the Lodge will take your breath away, with the searing | | | | who visit on occasions. |
| blue of the Indian Ocean contrasting with the lovely | | | | You might just prefer to lie around on your deck, have |
| beach. | | | | your butler serve tea, or cool off in your own plunge |
| What this is saying in effect is that there are just | | | | pool. Just enjoy the peace and total relaxation that |
| totally idyllic absolutely uninterrupted views everywhere | | | | make Mozambique holidays on Benguarra Island at |
| you look of white sand beach which just seems to | | | | Azura unique. |
| stretch for miles in both directions, and is invariably | | | | |