Accommodation is in two vast Crusoe-style family villas with two double or triple rooms with a decked lounge area and huge day beds. The local wildlife includes monkeys, crabs and weaver birds, while you can try kayaking, sailing, scuba diving, fishing and whale and dolphin watch...

, MozambiqueIt’s not only snowy whiteness that adds to the Christmas spirit: soft white sand is equally mesmerising for those who prefer sizzling sun to snowflakes. Azura on the tranquil Benguerra Island is a gorgeous beach retreat that’s perfect for a relaxing

Sanbona, South Africa The rare majestic white lions of the Sanbona Wildlife Reserve add an amazing twist to a white Christmas. Between towering mountains and wide-open plains, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is the only location in the world where nature lovers can see white lions roa...