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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Travel
Alicia Miller

The 2026 travel hot list: Thrills, chills and unadulterated splendour

The new Maldives

For all its natural beauty, the Maldives is far from undiscovered, with even the most exclusive islands now accessed via polished airport lounges and crowded transfers. Those seeking castaway-style solace should instead head for Mozambique, where 300-hectare barefoot luxury escape Kisawa Sanctuary sets a high standard for future openings, including Aman’s recently announced safari retreat in the Karingani Game Reserve.

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