Hotel of the week: Princesse Bora Lodge, Madagascar
The Princesse Bora Lodge sits on a white-sand beach on an island off the coast of Madagascar.
This island hideaway in the Indian Ocean “combines the simplicity of the South Pacific with the barefoot chic of a boutique Caribbean hotel,” said Nigel Richardson in the London Telegraph. Located on Île Ste.-Marie, a former pirate haven off the coast of Madagascar, the lodge sits on a white-sand beach; its 20 villas are connected to a spa, restaurant, and infinity pool by boardwalks that “thread between tropical gardens.” Borrow bikes or snorkeling gear, then enjoy food that’s a “classy mixture of French and Malagasy.” The vibe is the draw—“informal, sun-soaked, discreet.” www.princessebora.com; doubles from $189
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