Anjiamarango Beach Resort

Separated from the ocean by the pool, the open-fronted restaurant on the ground floor serves dishes that incorporate vegetables grown in the resort's garden. Anjiamarango is pretty much self-sufficient, so you may find the menu somewhat repetitive if you're staying for a long time. Nevertheless, the options are fresh and delicious. Above the restaurant is a lounge with plenty of comfortable seating and a well-stocked bar. Finish the evening with a rum cocktail and soak up the darkness and peace.

There are 35 separate sea-facing bungalows, their thatched roofs blending with the surroundings. The style is Malagasy with touches of home, and the rooms are certainly spacious, with wooden floors, a private veranda with sunbeds and an en-suite bathroom. (Look out for some of the quirkiest loo-roll holders you've ever seen). Each bungalow has been designed to sleep a family of four, with large beds and curtains separating the adult and children's sleeping quarters.

Relax on the beach or beside the pool. On-site activities include a billiard table, bowls, beach volleyball, snorkelling and diving. Missing electronic entertainment? There's satellite TV and free wi-fi access in the public areas. Arrange a hiking tour of the island, go mountain biking, take a guided quad-bike trip, explore the coastline in a kayak, windsurf, fish with the locals and investigate the nearby islands. Don't forget to be back in time for dinner and that amazing starlit sky, though.