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Hidden Escapes, hand-picked by the experts.

If you fancy something extra special and unique Planet Travel have put together a collection of some very special luxury hidaways collated through years of research and experience.From Robin Cruseo st…

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If you fancy something extra special and unique Planet Travel have put together a collection of some very special luxury hidaways collated through years of research and experience.

From Robin Cruseo style accommodation, to rustic beauty in Brazil, areas of scenic beauty you never even knew existed and one of a kind culutural experiences these amazing hidden escapes are sure to blow you away.

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★★★★ Kinondo Kwetu, Diani — Hidden Escapes From £743/night · all inclusive
Diani, Kenya

Kinondo Kwetu

  • Luxury All Inclusive property nestled on a private stretch of the beautiful Galu Beach
  • Numerous activities such as yoga, horse riding, tennis, as well as Kitesurfing and Scuba Diving
  • An unusually upmarket small hotel - highly recommended,
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★★★★ The Sands at Nomad, Diani — Hidden Escapes From £264/night · breakfast
Diani, Kenya

The Sands at Nomad

  • Uninterrupted views over a beautiful stretch of beach
  • Water sports facilities available at the resort
  • Fantastic spa and wellness facilities
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★★★★ Waterlovers Beach Resort, Diani — Hidden Escapes From £338/night · breakfast
Diani, Kenya

Waterlovers Beach Resort

  • Stylish oceanfront suites, a penthouse, and a private villa with Swahili-inspired decor
  • Located on the stunning Diani Beach close to Kitesurf and Scuba Diving centre
  • Gourmet Mediterranean cuisine
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★★★★★ Movenpick Resort El Quseir, El Quseir — Hidden Escapes From £77/night · breakfast
El Quseir, Egypt

Movenpick Resort El Quseir

  • The best house reef in Egypt, perfect for snorkelling or easy diving.
  • Amazing food - hard to find in Egypt!
  • Wide range of sport facilities and activities for all the family.
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★★★★ Thirtyseven Gozo, Gozo — Hidden Escapes From £171/night · room only
Gozo, Malta

Thirtyseven Gozo

  • A new unique and stunning small chic hotel with amazing attention to detail
  • Set in a charming small village, a short drive to the best diving in Gozo.
  • Great value for money given the high standard
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★★★★ Pole Pole Bungalow, Mafia Island — Hidden Escapes From £436/night · full board
Mafia Island, Tanzania

Pole Pole Bungalow

  • A remote divers paradise away from mass tourism
  • Set in a marine park, with Whale Sharks from May to October
  • Brand-new Jua Sea View Suites for 2025, with private plunge pool & stunning views
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★★★★★ Anantara Veli Luxury Adult Only Resort, Maldives — Hidden Escapes From £458/night · breakfast
Maldives, Maldives

Anantara Veli Luxury Adult Only Resort

  • Luxurious family focused resort with great kids clubs and kids activities
  • Extensive luxury surfing and water sports centre (including kitesurfing). Access to one of the only learner surf spots in The Maldives.
  • Access to some of the best dive sites in The Maldives
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★★★★★ Six Senses Kanuhura, Maldives — Hidden Escapes From £599/night · breakfast
Maldives, Maldives

Six Senses Kanuhura

  • New ultra luxury elegant resort
  • Superb large beach and water villas
  • Environmentally conscious
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★★★★★ Six Senses Laamu, Maldives — Hidden Escapes From £693/night · breakfast
Maldives, Maldives

Six Senses Laamu

  • THE most environmentally responsible luxury resort in The Maldives
  • A brilliant family-friendly hotel with an amazing kids club
  • Amazing waters sports and marine life, Great house reef, surfing for beginner & advanced and SUP
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★★★★★ Amilla Fushi, Maldives — Hidden Escapes From £700/night · breakfast
Maldives, Maldives

Amilla Fushi

  • The ultimate luxury experience with a range of complimentary inclusions
  • Located within a UNESCO World Heritage site rich in marine life and famous for its manta rays
  • The Blue Hole rovides a spectacular and unique underwater experience
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★★★★ Wadi Sabarah Lodge and Botanical Gardens, Marsa Alam — Hidden Escapes From £115/night · bed and breakfast
Marsa Alam, Egypt

Wadi Sabarah Lodge and Botanical Gardens

  • A unique new hotel with superb house reef
  • Unusual uncommercial beautifully designed hotel property
  • Great service and food
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★★★★★ La Maison 20 Degres South, Mauritius Island — Hidden Escapes From £404/night · bed and breakfast
Mauritius Island, Mauritius

La Maison 20 Degres South

  • Recently renovated small luxury hotel in quiet setting yet short boat ride to Grand Baie
  • Beautiful rustic feel rooms, some with private pool
  • Outstanding food and service
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★★★★★ La Maison 20 Degres South, Mauritius Island — Hidden Escapes From £404/night · bed and breakfast
Mauritius Island, Mauritius

La Maison 20 Degres South

  • Recently renovated small luxury hotel in quiet setting yet short boat ride to Grand Baie
  • Beautiful rustic feel rooms, some with private pool
  • Outstanding food and service
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★★★★★ Six Senses Resort Zighy Bay, Musandam — Hidden Escapes From £807/night · room only
Musandam, Oman

Six Senses Resort Zighy Bay

  • Located on a private sandy beach in Zighy Bay
  • Area is characterized by dramatic fjord like scenery
  • Incredible spa facilities at the resort
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★★★★★ The Chedi, Muscat Region — Hidden Escapes From £206/night · bed and breakfast
Muscat Region, Oman

The Chedi

  • Al Rowdha Marina nearby offers a range of water sports
  • Located between the Al Hajar Mountains and the Gulf of Oman
  • Incredible spa with authentic treatments
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★★★★★ Constance Tsarabanjina Madagascar, North Madagascar — Hidden Escapes From £261/night · all inclusive
North Madagascar, Madagascar

Constance Tsarabanjina Madagascar

  • Barefoot luxury resort with exceptional house reef for snorkelling
  • Beach bungalows just a short stroll to the water edge
  • Whale Shark snorkel trips from September to November
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★★★★★ Miavana Island Resort, North Madagascar — Hidden Escapes From £5,529/night · all inclusive premium
North Madagascar, Madagascar

Miavana Island Resort

  • Ultra luxury island resort with all the 'toys' and trips included. The pinnacle of luxury kitesurfing holidays.
  • Huge 1, 2 and 3 bedroom beach villas, perfect for families, couples, or pure indulgence for a solo traveller
  • Exceptional food and service tailored around you
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★★★★ Tsara Komba Lodge, North Madagascar — Hidden Escapes From £597/night · full board
North Madagascar, Madagascar

Tsara Komba Lodge

  • Small high standard hide away close to the best diving in Madagascar
  • Relax and unwind surrounded by nature
  • Exceptional food and service
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★★★★★ Constance Aiyana, Pemba Island — Hidden Escapes From £421/night · room only
Pemba Island, Tanzania

Constance Aiyana

  • Luxury, boutique hotel on Pemba Island
  • The ultimate escape for an exotic diving holiday
  • Authentic experiences and cuisine
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★★★★★ Fundu Lagoon, Pemba Island — Hidden Escapes From £487/night · all inclusive all meal
Pemba Island, Tanzania

Fundu Lagoon

  • Situated on a remote and beautiful beach on the south western side of the island
  • Units are large and airy and overlook the sea
  • Hotel offers a full spa facility
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★★★★★ The Shore Club, Providenciales — Hidden Escapes From £658/night · bed and breakfast
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos

The Shore Club

  • Located on the unspoiled Long Bay Beach
  • Just minutes away from Provo's town centre
  • Excellent kids club at the resort
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★★★★★ Amanyara, Providenciales — Hidden Escapes From £3,015/night · room only
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos

Amanyara

  • An exclusive resort set on half a mile of private beach
  • Direct access to some of the world's most stunning snorkelling and diving on the pristine reefs of Northwest Point Marine National Park
  • Tailored for families, with a sports clubhouse and dedicated activities for children and teens, ranging from relaxation to turtle tagging
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★★★★★ Four Seasons Resort at Desroches Island, Seychelles — Hidden Escapes From £874/night · bed and breakfast
Seychelles, Seychelles

Four Seasons Resort at Desroches Island

  • Luxury resort with complete privacy and exclusivity
  • You'll feel as though you’ve discovered your own private tropical paradise
  • Desroches has a huge range of activities, including world class diving, fishing, snorkelling, kayaking, surfing and sailing
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★★★★★ Four Seasons Resort Seychelles, Seychelles — Hidden Escapes From £1,448/night · bed and breakfast
Seychelles, Seychelles

Four Seasons Resort Seychelles

  • Romantic accommodation on the beach
  • Features include a spa, fitness centre, swimming pool and a water sports pavilion
  • Each air-conditioned villa has a private pool and a patio
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★★★★★ Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resorts & Spa, Seychelles — Hidden Escapes From £362/night · breakfast
Seychelles, Seychelles

Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resorts & Spa

  • The only private villas on Silhouette Island
  • Surrounded by a Silhouette Marine park
  • Good snorkelling and diving at the Labriz Dive Center
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★★★★★ Six Senses Zil Pasyon, Seychelles — Hidden Escapes From £1,003/night · breakfast
Seychelles, Seychelles

Six Senses Zil Pasyon

  • Luxury resort located on Felicite, a private island covered in granite rocks and coral-fringed beaches.
  • 30 pool villas which provide access to the beach where turtles can be found
  • Its very own organic garden used to supplement the resort kitchens.
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★★★★★ Wakatobi Luxury Dive Resort, Sulawesi — Hidden Escapes From £646/night · full board
Sulawesi, Indonesia

Wakatobi Luxury Dive Resort

  • A luxury resort in a remote location with fantastic dive centre
  • Set in a UNESCO reserve with an amazing house reef
  • A completely personalised diving and activities experience
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★★★★ Octant Hotel Furnas, The Azores (Sao Miguel) — Hidden Escapes From £153/night · bed and breakfast
The Azores (Sao Miguel), Portugal

Octant Hotel Furnas

  • Contemporary space integrated in the heart of the Furnas
  • A focus on well being, spa and amazing food
  • Stunning architecture
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★★★★ Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort, The Azores (Sao Miguel) — Hidden Escapes From £154/night · bed and breakfast
The Azores (Sao Miguel), Portugal

Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort

  • A stunning eco resort set between the mountains and the sea
  • A variety of pool areas including some rooms with their own private pool or private Jacuzzi
  • Fantastic local food in the restaurant including fresh sushi and amazing steaks
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