Kobe Suite Resort

The resort's extensive grounds curve and loop to encompass shady alcoves and hidden nooks. Outdoors, there are places to lounge or dine beneath bamboo pergolas; the C-shaped sofa in the sand is a favourite. There are two pools and plenty of cushioned loungers. Enjoy a meal all day long at the Beach Bar and Restaurant, which serves fresh-caught seafood, fruit and local and international cuisine. The spa has an indoor/outdoor feel to it, overlooking the garden and beach. Bliss out!

Ocean suites enjoy a front-row sea view, with patios leading to private, bamboo-protected gardens, and suspended daybeds that make midday kips mandatory. Arched windows permit plenty of light, brushed concrete floors keep things cool, and en-suite bathrooms feature floor-to-ceiling, slate-grey brushed concrete and large showers. Garden suites are similar, but have separate living rooms and grand bedrooms with beds on shallow platforms. Villas enjoy all the perks of self-catering – kitchen, two living rooms, three bathrooms and a broad terrace.

Swaying with the breeze is a perfectly acceptable way to spend your days, although there's plenty of action here. Fishing, diving, snorkelling and kite-surfing can be experienced within easy reach of the resort. Dolphins, sea turtles and the occasional whale can be seen on a chartered ocean excursion. Take the 10-minute drive to Gede Ruins, a historic stone-walled city of churches and encroaching forests; and Arabuko Sokoke Forest has a high rate of endemic bird- and other wildlife (elephants too).