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Condé Nast TravelerOct 6, 2026

15 Best Resorts in the Rest of Africa 2026: Readers’ Choice Awards

Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top resorts and safari camps in Africa outside of East Africa and South Africa.

14 hotels in this story

Miavana by Time + TideHotelNosy Ankao, MadagascarA nothing-is-impossible hideaway for adventurous high-fliers.
The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by AnantaraHotelLivingstone, ZambiaThis legendary hotel is part safari experience, part luxury resort, and within a stone’s throw of Victoria Falls,…
Wilderness DumaTauHotelChobe National Park, BotswanaA premiere camp from luxury outfitter Wilderness for a fresh take on land- and water-based game viewing.
Royal Chundu Luxury LodgesHotelLivingstone, ZambiaThe Royal Chundu commands a private stretch of the Zambezi River, located less than 20 miles upstream from the…
Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast CampHotelSkeleton Coast National Park, NamibiaFor a safari experience unlike any other—it almost feels as if you're on the moon, but with elephants, giraffes, and,…
Molori MashumaHotelMashuma, ZimbabweFor an ultra-luxurious tented camp experience—something especially rare for iconic Mana Pools National Park—in an area…
Conrad Rabat ArzanaHotelRabat, MoroccoFor a front-row view of the rolling waves of the Atlantic Ocean, from a sleek contemporary hotel on the edge of the…
Matetsi Victoria FallsHotelVictoria Falls, ZimbabweOf all the waterfalls on earth, Victoria Falls is perhaps the most jaw-dropping: one of the Seven Natural Wonders of…
Wilderness Mombo Camp and Little MomboHotelMoremi Game Reserve, BotswanaFind reviews, tips, advice, and intel on Wilderness Safaris Mombo Camp and Little Mombo, Moremi, Okavango Delta,…
Euphorbia MashatuHotelMashatu Game Reserve, Botswana
Time + Tide ChinzomboHotelSouth Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Royal Mansour Tamuda BayHotelTamuda Bay, Morocco
MashatuHotelMashatu Game Reserve, Botswana
Constance TsarabanjinaHotelTsarabanjina, Madagascar

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BBC TravelOct 1

Destinations

One epic road trip connects Madagascar's richest wildlife, most spectacular landscapes and the world's last lemurs. The celebrity chef and lifelong traveller has eaten it all, but these are the five ...

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Kasanka National ParkSightKasanka, Zambiahome to one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife spectacles
Bel-AirQuarterLos Angeles, United StatesLA's most exclusive suburb
Tristan da CunhaSightEdinburgh of the Seven Seas, Saint Helenaworld's most remote inhabited island
Gullah Geechee communitiesNeighborhoodBeaufort, United Statespreserve a distinct culture and language rooted in West Africa
School for DogsPlaceAugusta, United Statesmassive facility to breed a "super-dog"
C&O CanalTrailWilliamsport, United Stateshistoric lockhouses offer overnight guests a unique way to relive history

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BBC TravelSep 11

I drove 2,500km across Madagascar to find the world's last lemurs

One epic road trip connects Madagascar's richest wildlife, most spectacular landscapes and the world's last lemurs.

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indriSightlargest lemur species, known to few enthusiasts
Andringitra massifSightsearch for tree boas in its shadow
RN7Public artworkMadagascar's lemur highway
Elsewhere
Avenue of the BaobabsAttractionMorondava, Madagascarfamous dirt road lined with towering baobab trees
Mitsinjo ReserveSightMitsinjo, Madagascarhome to the largest lemur species on Earth
Ranomafana National ParkSightRanomafana, Madagascardense jungle with red-bellied and bamboo lemurs
Anja Community ReserveSightAnja, Madagascarsunbathe on boulders surrounded by ring-tailed lemurs
Isalo National ParkSightIsalo, Madagascarhiking within ruiniform plateau and jagged canyons
Tsingy de Bemaraha National ParkSightTsingy de Bemaraha, Madagascarunique stone forests host many endemic lemurs
Kirindy ReserveSightKirindy, Madagascarall about nocturnal wildlife, including fossa

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Condé Nast TravelerSep 9

16 Best Resorts on Private Islands for an Ultra-Exclusive Getaway

For those vacations when you don't want to see another soul.

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The BrandoHotelTetiaroa, French Polynesiaeco-minded retreat on Marlon Brando’s former private getaway
Varua te Ora Polynesian SpaPlaceTetiaroa, French Polynesiatreatments in stickwork cocoons
Little Palm Island Resort & SpaHotelLittle Torch Key, United Statesadults-only private island, tropical chic castaway fantasy
SpaTerrePlaceLittle Torch Key, United Statesspa complex with a breezy two-story atrium
Looe Key ReefSightLittle Torch Key, United Statessnorkeling trip to third-largest living coral reef
MOTE Marine Laboratory & AquariumPlaceLittle Torch Key, United Statesnonprofit marine research institution
Kokomo Private Island ResortHotelYaukuve Levu Island, Fijibalances romance and multigenerational travel
Great Astrolabe ReefSightYaukuve Levu Island, Fijiwaters teem with colorful fish, manta rays, sea turtles
Bawah ReserveHotelAnambas, Indonesiaentire nature and marine reserve with 6 islands
Peter Island ResortHotelPeter Island, British Virgin Islandslargest private island in the British Virgin Islands
andBeyond Mnemba IslandHotelMnemba Island, Tanzaniatiny, casuarina-forested sanctuary surrounded by marine reserve
Oceans Without BordersPlaceMnemba Island, Tanzaniaeducation center enriching the experience
Miavana by Time + TideHotelNosy Ankao, Madagascarremote hideaway on Nosy Ankao, reachable by helicopter
The HangoverRestaurantAmbergris Cay, Turks and Caicos Islandsfloating rum bar accessible only by boat
Lovango Resort and Beach ClubHotelLovango Cay, U.S. Virgin IslandsUSVI’s only private island beach club
Waterfront RestaurantRestaurantLovango Cay, U.S. Virgin Islandsserves island cuisine and rum-spiked fun
Sand PitRestaurantLovango Cay, U.S. Virgin Islandsfast-casual counterpart to Waterfront Restaurant
Kudadoo Private IslandHotelLhaviyani Atoll, Maldivesnext-generation ultra-luxury experience with fixed price policy

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Condé Nast TravelerSep 3

The 17 Most Beautiful National Parks in the World, From Yellowstone to the Serengeti

These diverse landscapes serve as a beautiful reminder of why our planet is worth protecting.

16 sights in this story

Banff National ParkSightBanff, CanadaStaggering views of the Rockies and glacial blue lakes
Plitvice Lakes National ParkSightPlitvice Lakes, CroatiaSixteen interconnected lakes cascade through the forest
Lençóis Maranhenses National ParkSightBarreirinhas, BrazilSand dunes striped with turquoise and emerald lagoons
Iguazú National ParkSightPuerto Iguazú, ArgentinaProtects the Argentine side of the enormous Iguazú Falls
Cabo Pulmo National ParkSightCabo Pulmo, MexicoCoastal wonderland with quiet beaches and rock formations
Namib-Naukluft National ParkSightSesriem, NamibiaBurnt-orange sand dunes, white salt pans, eerie skeleton trees
Tsingy de Bemaraha National ParkSightMorondava, MadagascarFamous for its forest of limestone needles jutting into the sky
Serengeti National ParkZooSerengeti, TanzaniaThe Great Migration is one of Earth’s greatest natural shows
Vatnajökull National ParkSightSkaftafell, IcelandEponymous glacier and accompanying ice caves dominate the scene
Las Salinas de Torrevieja National ParkSightTorrevieja, SpainSalt lagoon gets its hue from red-pigment-releasing microorganisms
Valley of Flowers National ParkSightJoshimath, IndiaTransforms into a huge natural garden with wildflowers
Göreme National ParkSightGöreme, TurkeyDefined by Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys, best viewed from above
Kelimutu National ParkSightMoni, IndonesiaThree lakes shift colors at the whims of minerals and gases
Zhangjiajie National Forest ParkSightZhangjiajie, ChinaThousands of jagged sandstone peaks rise dramatically over treetops
Fiordland National ParkSightTe Anau, New ZealandShowcases mountains, rainforests, waterfalls, and deep glacial fjords
Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National ParkSightYulara, AustraliaSandstone monolith rising from an otherwise flat and open desert

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Condé Nast TravelerAug 4

Birdwatching Is Only Getting More Popular—Here Are the 11 Best Places to Experience It

Spanning from the hills of Scotland to the jungles of Sri Lanka.

25 hotels in this story

Taru Villas Villu WilpattuHotelWilpattu, Sri LankaStay near the lesser-used gate of Wilpattu National Park.
Hilton YalaHotelYala, Sri LankaSleep within the jungle on the opposite side of the island.
The Rainforest Eco LodgeHotelSinharaja, Sri LankaStay in Sinharaja.
The Datai LangkawiHotelLangkawi, MalaysiaStellar programming and hornbill conservation efforts.
The Ocean Residence LangkawiHotelLangkawi, MalaysiaSeaside stay with amenities.
The St. Regis LangkawiHotelLangkawi, MalaysiaRainforest stay with over-water villas.
Great Plains Mara Toto Tree CampHotelMaasai Mara, KenyaLuxury canvas suites with a bird checklist upon arrival.
Mukima ManorHotelMount Kenya, KenyaWild cabins in forestland.
Mara Intrepids Tented CampHotelMaasai Mara, KenyaGlamping near unforgettable wildlife.
Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife ResortHotelBandhavgarh, IndiaOne of India’s newest wildlife retreats.
Samode Safari LodgeHotelBandhavgarh, IndiaPrime position amidst a vast swath of wildlife rich forest.
King's LodgeHotelBandhavgarh, IndiaAmenities mixed with culture and birdspotting.
Anjajavy le LodgeHotelAnjavay, MadagascarBucket-list stay, part of Relais & Châteaux.
Oceanview rental with poolHotelNosy Ambariovato, MadagascarTrusted villa in Nosy Ambariovato.
Avana villa AirbnbHotelNosy be, MadagascarSpacious, beloved rental in Nosy be.
Spean LodgeHotelSpean Bridge, United KingdomCozy stay, close to mighty Ben Nevis.
Corriegour Lodge HotelHotelSpean Bridge, United KingdomCharming inn with a private beach.
The Swallow's Nest rentalHotelSpean Bridge, United KingdomAirbnb near all of nature's action.
Aguas ClaraHotelMonteverde, Costa RicaIdeal for a birdwatching beach break.
Senda MonteverdeHotelMonteverde, Costa RicaStay up in the dense cloud forest.
Casa Coyota HotelHotelMonteverde, Costa RicaSpacious stay in Monteverde.
Banyan Tree Lang CoHotelThua Thien Hue Province, VietnamChampion of birdwatching in many forms.
Affordable rental for twoHotelThua Thien Hue Province, VietnamSimply fantastic Airbnb.
Angsana Lang CoHotelThua Thien Hue Province, VietnamAmenity-forward birding oasis.
Salt of PalmarHotelBras d’Eau, MauritiusExcursions straight into the center of Bras d’Eau forest.

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 3, 2025

50 Most Beautiful Places in the World

From the Serengeti to the Grand Canyon—plus 55 more destinations you need to see to believe.

10 sights in this story

Avenue of the BaobabsAttractionCenturies-old trees reach heights of nearly 100 feet.
Elsewhere
Valle de la LunaSightAtacama Desert, ChileLandscape startlingly similar to the moon.
Grand Canyon National ParkSightGrand Canyon, United StatesHike scenic loops for views of rocky badlands.
Banff National ParkSightBanff, CanadaOverwhelms with views of the Canadian Rockies.
Moraine LakeSightBanff, CanadaIt is situated in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, at an elevation of approximately 1,884 metres (6,181 ft).
Lake MinnewankaSightBanff, CanadaThe lake is 21 km (13 mi) long and 142 m (466 ft) deep, making it the 2nd longest lake in the mountain parks of the…
Bathsheba BeachSightBathsheba, BarbadosKnown for huge boulders and best waves for surfers.
Whitehaven BeachSightWhitsundays, AustraliaConsidered one of the world's most beautiful beaches.
Danxia Landform Geological ParkSightDanxia, ChinaStriped, multicolored mountains formed over 20 million years.
Lake LouiseSightBanff, Canada

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