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Move seamlessly between worlds, from up-to-theminute interior chic to timeless outdoor vistas. Stroll from your opulent room or villa to a sparkling pool overlooking the endless ocean, all under a cloudless sky. Kick off your shoes and meander along sun-
dappled beaches. Revel in all that a world-class coastal resort can offer: superlative golf, elegant restaurants and lush, exotic gardens. Would a seaside yoga session or a private dinner conjured up by a personal chef make your secluded idyll complete?
PEZULA RESORT HOTEL AND SPA Soak up exquisite location on the Eastern Head of Knysna, South Africa, offering a quintessential mix of luxury, personal service, and stunning nature access. Each of 83 spacious suites in detached villas boasts patio or balcony, sumptuous bathroom, walk-in wardrobe, pantry kitchen, plush seating area and fireplace. Hike or horseback through the indigenous forests, or canoe along pristine Noetzie River to the beach, where you may picnic in secluded privacy. Play tennis, archery or pétanque, indulge in a 2011 award-winning spa treatment, submerge in indoor/outdoor pools, or play a round on Pezula’s Championship Golf Course.
THE OYSTER BOX Stand to inhale Africa's seaside splendour, while casting your gaze over Umhlanga’s prestigious beach-front, sweeping Indian Ocean views, and direct beach access. The New Oyster Box Beach House is one of South Africa’s most distinguished luxury holiday villas. Opulent options you may choose from include 86 individually-decorated Rooms, Luxury Suites, and Whole House Villa rentals. Each is equipped with state-of-the-art amenities and facilities. Villas boast their own private plunge pool, and overlook exotic tropical gardens. The Oyster Box will place its spell on you, and leave you with magical memories to last a lifetime.
BIRKENHEAD HOUSE Relish your cliff-top panorama from the Birkenhead House, thrilling guests with stunning ocean views and beach access in the Hermanus area, South Africa. Opulent contemporary stylings unfold throughout 11 luxurious suites. Enjoy complimentary transfers to town, or local activities like hiking, whale-watching from June to November, golf, and even shark-cage diving. Delicious international cuisine delights and satisfies guests, while Birkenhead Villa is the childfriendly alternative with 5 suites in classic white. Glamourous interiors, informal ambience, private chefs, and scenic location combine to create remarkable beach and ocean memories.
PRANA LODGE Delve into hedonistic pleasures at this luxury hideaway, 40 minutes from East London Airport, South Africa. Prana Lodge presents privacy, peace, and tranquillity, in 7 luxurious suites, each with private garden and plunge pool. Your serenity continues at Thai Wellness Centre and Spa, for special treatments, yoga, and meditation. Guests enjoy direct unspoiled beach access, plus exceptional cuisine served in an elegant dining room, or adjacent poolside pavilion.
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COASTAL RETREATS