Easy to access but it feels like a world away, this secluded beach resort is full of Kenyan style and Swahili charm. It’s a lowkey, peaceful retreat where the forest meets the sand offering walking trails, horseback riding, ocean adventures and a beautiful beachfront massage and yoga pavilion.

This small collection of three private villas on Kenya’s Diani Beach is handmade, soulful and owner-operated. It feels like a breath of fresh air with amazing food and personal hosting, like your Italian cousins invited you to their little corner of paradise with your own private pool, lush gardens and daily massages. Take me away!