Rustic, barefoot luxury Gold and marble this is not. Rustic charm it doubtless is. For those whose maxim is barefoot luxury, the search ends here. Soak up the character. Delight in stylish simplicity.
The only high quality accommodation in beautiful Tayrona National Park, Ecohabs combines a stunning setting with rustic but very comfortable rooms. With simply spectacular views down to the turquoise sea and across the rainforest, Ecohabs is an idyllic and intimate escape in a magical location.
The Kenyan coast has long been lacking a perfect little family beach hotel. Kinondo Kwetu fits this niche perfectly. Small enough to keep the sense of intimacy and personal hosting that the Kenyans are famed for, but offering plenty to keep children of all generations entertained. It’s an ideal stop for anyone who wants a glorious beach, a peaceful setting, and a friendly atmosphere.
Azura is a luxury boutique eco-retreat built entirely by hand by the local community on unspoilt Benguerra Island. A wonderful combination of pampering, conservation and barefoot escapism.
When Wilbert Das, creative director of Italian fashion label Diesel, opened Casa Uxua, it’s safe to say we were pretty excited.
A rustic fusion of luxury, style, romance and fantasy at this desert island hideaway. Enchanting and unique, Fundu Lagoon is shabby chic down to the ground.
An understated and luxurious Maldivian resort set in the most sublime location – blue sea, white sandy beach and pristine jungle. Soneva Fushi is a real Robinson Crusoe experience, where the expression ‘no news, no shoes’ best describes the island’s relaxed ethos.
Winding stone pathways lead from colourful private cottages through jungle gardens to spectacular azure waters. Located in western Jamaica on a volcanic cliffside with a labyrinth of grottos carved in to the cliffs, The Caves is a unique romantic getaway.
Those seeking the unspoilt peace and tranquility of Zanzibar 40 years ago need look no further than The Tides Lodge. On a long sweep of quiet beach near the gently crumbling town of Pangani, The Tides whispers of a long ago Africa.
Relax and unwind at this remote and exclusive island hideaway. With just a handful of rustic, private cottages and no clocks or TVs, The Funzi Keys is the epitome of barefoot luxury; the perfect place to escape from the outside world.