As with Mauritius, a large part of the Seychelles’s appeal is in its tourism infrastructure and stunning environment, both of which appear virtually designed to give you the luxury holiday of your dreams. The wildlife and scenery in the Seychelles is unbeatable.  Many of the islands are sanctuaries for rare birds, turtles, and even coral among the host of other exotic plants and animals.

The islands themselves provide spectacular sights, with clusters of granite rock surrounded by pure white sand beaches with coconut trees waving gently in the wind.  The endangered coco de mer trees grow exclusive on the Seychelles; these palm trees are a sight you’ll never see anywhere else.  If you have any interest in botany at all, you’ll make sure to take a photo of these trees.

Accommodation on Seychelles is amazingly luxurious.  As previously mentioned, some islands have so few villas that you’ll never see another person unless you want to.  You could be one of only four guests on the island, though your every need will be attended to by staff.  The idyllic North Island is a haven for the ideal eco-tourist; it has only 11 villas in the midst of a fantastically beautiful nature reserve.  The goal for the island is to re-introduce many of the Seychelles’s native now endangered species to the island, providing a luscious backdrop to your holiday and a good reason to spend money on it.

You’ll truly relax on North Island with five members of staff per guest and your own dedicated butler. Everything you could imagine wanting will be available in your villa, from indoor and outdoor showers to a private plunge pool to direct beach access.  You’ll even be able to have spa treatments within your villa, though there is a separate more extensive spa overlooking the ocean.  Scuba diving and fishing are included in the price, as are all meals.  Best of all, meals aren’t determined by a menu, but by the preferences you express on chatting with the chef on arrival.  The island also boasts a sunset bar on its western beach.

If you’d prefer a slightly less expensive option, mainland hotels and resorts offer similar luxuries.  The Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort and Spa is an excellent option, with a stunning hillside setting and view, history full of well-known writers, and spa with a yoga pavilion and specialist Ayurvedic treatments.  The resort offers three restaurant choices with three different views.  The Hilltop Restaurant is open air with a gorgeous panoramic view of the ocean and the mountains, while Les Cocotiers is more appropriate for dining under the stars.  If you’re just looking for a drink, the Ocean View sunset bar is perfectly designed for a relaxing evening.

The resort pays homage to its past with a tribute to James Bond author Ian Fleming, who was inspired to write For Your Eyes Only while staying at the resort.  They have dedicated a Deluxe Oceanfront Villa to his memory.  The Ian Fleming Suite is the epitome of hi-tech, James Bond style, with a king-size circular bed, spinning chair and complete library of James Bond DVDs and novels.

Wherever you choose to stay, your time in the Seychelles is guaranteed to be the perfect island luxury holiday.  Exploring the inland jungle, snorkelling, scuba diving, and boating are just a few of the many ways you can fill your time on this island paradise.

Mauritius is the perfect destination for an island beach holiday.  With a summery feel year-round, crystal clear blue waters, and soft sandy white beaches, you’ll truly feel that you’re in paradise from the moment you step off your plane.  The huge selection of desirable resorts, restaurants, spas, championship golf courses, and pristine beaches will only enhance your journey into the lap of luxury.

Truly, Mauritius is best known as a holiday destination simply because everything there is designed for people on holiday.  The resorts are award-winning and among the best in the world.  There’s a reason many celebrities choose Mauritius as their yearly holiday destination and it’s because for a price, they can have all the service they ever desired in an absolutely stunning location.  Choosing your resort may in fact be the most difficult task you face on Mauritius, but with so many amazing choices, you truly cannot go wrong.

Your ideal resort is one with its own private stretch of beach, twenty-four hour butler service, and truly luxurious accommodation. For all of this and more, the Oberoi, located at Turtle Bay on Mauritius’s north west coast, is a standout choice.  The resort enjoys 600 metres of beautiful oceanfront surrounded by a tropical lagoon.  Villas are scattered throughout the lush tropical gardens, perfect for a sense of private intimacy despite residing in a luxury resort with a number of other couples.

Spend your days lounging on the silvery white sand with a drink in hand or enjoying a thorough massage and revitalisation treatment in the exclusive spa.  Oberoi’s restaurant serves gourmet food in its timber, palm-thatched restaurant or outside under the stars for a romantic evening to remember.  Open-sided pavilions line the resort, leading to the villas and winding through the lush jungle garden.

Three choices of accommodation could be yours.  The Luxury Pavilions are a haven with kingsize bedrooms, a private terrace, and a stunningly appointed bathroom with spacious bath and separate shower.  Luxury Villas boast more space and sixteen have their own private swimming pool.  The ultimate accommodation choice is the Royal Villas, expansive enough for families or the particularly wealthy honeymooning couple.

The Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita is the most recent addition to Mauritius’s selection of exclusive resorts.  Nestled snugly in a corner of  the private nature sanctuary of Anahita, Four Seasons has not only extensive grounds on the mainland but an 11 acre private island, on which its Lagoon Pool Villas and Presidential Suite are situated.

All of Four Seasons’ villas encourage as much interaction with the stunning Mauritian landscape as possible.  Each has a private terrace with plunge pool, an open air bathroom with both a spacious bath and outdoor shower, decorated in natural stone and wood colours.  You won’t miss out on any of your modern comforts here – each villa has its own plasma TV, DVD player, iPod docking station, and wireless internet.

The resort has plenty to entertain outside the villas, with four swimming pools, a fitness centre, and two tennis courts.  There’s even an 18-hole championship golf course, arguably the best on Mauritius. Four restaurants provide a variety of international cuisine throughout the day.  If you’re ready to head out of the resort, nearby Anahita The Resort boasts a two Michelin star restaurant, a must for the food lover.

Mauritius is one of the world’s most luxurious island destinations.  It’s the perfect place to go for two weeks of sand, sun, and relaxation.

The Victoria Falls themselves are a UNESCO world heritage site and could truly be considered one of the world’s wonders.  The indigenous name, ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ or ‘the smoke that thunders’ go a long way towards explaining just what a visit to this amazing site might be like. The first European to view the spot, Englishman David Livingstone, named the falls after his queen, Victoria.  The falls are at the point where the Zambezi River widens to 1.7 kilometers and drops over 100 metres down to a chasm which is between the borders of Zimbabwe and Zambia.  It’s a stunning spot to visit and could be the central focus of a holiday spent in either country.

Since Victoria Falls are such a popular site, it’s fairly easy to get between Zimbabwe and Zambia and visas are issued at the border, increasing the possibilities for a holiday spanning a variety of African countries.  The Falls are a huge site for tourism, for Africans as well as the rest of the world, so they’re fairly easy to access.  Combining your safari holiday with a trip to the Falls can add variety and beauty to your holiday that you may not have experienced otherwise.  Plus, after the rainy season you can go whitewater rafting in the gorges, bungee jumping from the bridge above (not for the faint of heart), game fishing, horse riding, kayaking, or even take a helicopter flights over the falls.

Nearby accommodation focuses on the beauty of the African continent while providing the best in luxury.  The Islands of Siankaba, for example, is a small resort housed entirely on two sand islands in the Zambezi River.  Though it’s 24 miles upstream from the Falls, you’ll still be able enjoy all the beauty of the river from your balcony and the tree canopy walkways as you navigate between your chalet and the main bar and restaurant.  Each chalet is lovingly constructed from teak and custom made canvas and raised on a wooden deck above the river. The Islands of Siankaba’s restaurant has been acclaimed for its fine, open air dining, while the honeymoon chalet is the perfect retreat for lovers seeking privacy and luxury.

A bit closer to the Falls is The Royal Livingstone, named for the first European to view the Falls.  Designed in the colonial style, the hotel is just five minutes’ walk away from the Victoria Falls, providing easy access to the glorious site whenever you desire.  Each of the 173 rooms has a private terrace that overlooks the river or the Falls.  The hotel also boasts a swimming pool, spa, and delicious cuisine; river cruises and canoeing can be easily arranged whenever you like.

For a beautiful summer luxury holiday destination, Victoria Falls works best in conjunction with an extended African holiday, perhaps on a safari or nature reserve.  No matter how you mix it up, you’re guaranteed to have the time of your life.

Tanzania’s landscape is incredibly diverse, ranging from the deserts of the Serengeti to the rainforest bordering Mozambique in the south.  Visit Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake, or the enormous Ngorongoro Crater.  It’s the perfect spot for nature lovers with the most diverse animal population in Africa.  Many of these animals live on nature reserves and every year, you might be witness to the annual migration across the African plains – the wildebeests move north in June, perfect timing for a summer holiday.

Because there is such a huge amount of game in Tanzania, you would be sorry not to head on one of the country’s fantastic safaris.  We mentioned safaris a few weeks ago and all of those benefits definitely apply here.  It’s impossible to head to a place full of the world’s most exciting wildlife and not have the chance to see it yourself in person.

There are a large variety of luxury resorts to choose from when you’re heading on safari.  Some of them are even in the path of the annual migration, like Klein’s Camp on the northern Serengeti.  It overlooks a beautiful valley and provides opportunities to participate in night game drives, track the wildebeests, and head out on bush walks.  Many of the safari lodges have been designed to evoke African culture, reminding you of precisely where you are and providing a unique experience, while still brimming with luxury and convenience.

Don’t fear that you’ll be missing out on beaches by heading to Tanzania, either.  The country is far from all desert and its tourism certainly isn’t limited to safaris.  Zanzibar, a semi-autonomous island nation spread along the coast, will provide any beach luxury you might desire out of a summer holiday.  Pemba Island, for example, is a stunning jewel of a tropical island with some of Tanzania’s most majestic peaks in the centre.  A resort like Fundu Lagoon is accessible only by boat due to the mountainous nature of the island.

In fact, Fundu Lagoon is one of the best choices for accommodation if you’re looking for a true summery feel.  Its tented rooms and suites are spread amongst wooden walkways, providing the ultimate chic beach experience.  All rooms have gorgeous ocean views and a few will house you breathtakingly close to the water.  The others face the mountain; the ocean is still only a minutes’ walk away and you’ll enjoy the cooler mountain breezes at night.

For a proper summer experience, imagine a sunset cruise along the beach or a canoe safari through overhanging mangrove trees.  If you’re heading on holiday with your partner, the islands of Zanzibar have these wonderful options for romantic interludes which can truly spice up your time together.

If you’re looking for the perfect holiday – summery or otherwise – consider Tanzania as the chance to live out your African dreams.

This gorgeous little country is made up of two large islands and eight small islands.  It’s relatively new to tourism, which virtually guarantees you won’t be swamped by tourists with the same intentions as you – taking advantage of the summer to holiday somewhere beautiful.

Since Samoa is relatively free of tourists, it only boasts a few luxury hotels to cater to them.  The country has a growing interest in tourism, though, so if you’re looking to head out in 2011 or even 2012, it’s highly likely you’ll find a wider selection.  For now, though, Samoa’s offerings are enough to satisfy even the most demanding of travellers.

Visitors after luxury are most often housed in a fale, Samoa’s traditional villa-style house updated to match contemporary standards.  Fales are traditionally open to the world during the day, but yours will be modified to let in the sea air without disrupting your privacy.  At Sinalei Reef Resort and Spa, for example, your fale can open out onto the beach, two woven doors open to let in bright sunshine and the soft sound of waves crashing against the shore.

You’ll also be able to visit native villages and view this traditional architecture in its natural setting.   Marvel at the smiling faces and welcoming culture of the native Samoans as they generously make a space for you in their ceremonies and even homes.

Samoa’s islands are truly beautiful.  You could easily spend your time there just soaking in all the sights, lounging by the beach with a glass of wine in hand.  For many who rush around all year living the corporate lifestyle, such a reprieve sounds like the perfect summer paradise.  Relax under a palm tree in a private hammock, watching seagulls play in the air or reading that book you’ve always meant to get to.  Sounds just like where we’d like to spend our holiday time this summer.

Samoa has plenty to offer for the more active citizens of the world, of course.  The main island, Upolu, houses the biggest city, Apia.  Most resorts and sights are located right here, with Apia’s markets clamouring for attention with the Robert Louis Stevenson museum.  These islands are so stunning that such a master of prose chose to use them as settings for his novels.  If you’re interested in history or literature, you’ll love visiting his mansion and viewing the little things he left behind.  Stevenson was a critic of colonialism in Samoa and lent his voice to arguing on behalf of the natives.  His grave is also located on the island and undoubtedly will become a popular spot for those who enjoy literature as tourism grows in Samoa.

All the usual watersports are available for swimmers, such as scuba diving and snorkelling.  You can play tennis on the beach or enjoy a massage at one of the spas.  Heading out for exploration is encouraged, indeed, required, especially on Savai’i, Samoa’s largest island and just an hour’s ferry away from Upolu.  Savai’i’s rugged island beauty will astonish you with rainforest, volcanic peaks, and lava fields.  You will truly feel that you’ve stepped onto a film set, but the best part is that you’ll be experiencing it all for yourself.  If you’re okay with rougher accommodation, you can stay overnight and imagine yourselves explorers in an unknown and unfamiliar land.

Samoa is an island nation full of mysteries, delights, and sunshine; perfect for your summer holidays.  Book now to get in on the fun for summer 2010.