Baia Sonambula

Exceptional homemade breakfasts are served on the roof terrace, with its front-row view of the beach. There are several other wooden decks and terraces to choose from, depending on whether you want sun or shade, and a few cool spots indoors. And, of course, there's also the kilometres-long stretch of golden beach dotted with shaded beach loungers, and the invitingly warm ocean. In the kitchen, a well-stocked honesty bar has ice-cold drinks and a tea and coffee station.

This boutique hotel has only six rooms, called bungalows – four are sea-facing, two are surrounded by lush gardens. The rooms are relatively simple but make lovely use of neutral colours, natural wood, and cool fabrics that catch the breeze. Large glass doors open on to private decks, with cushioned daybeds, comfy chairs and spectacular views. Double beds draped with mosquito nets stand in the centre of the room, and charming en-suite bathrooms have all the mod cons.

As awesome as its beach and sea are, Tofo's attraction is undoubtedly the world-class diving. Between the creatures great (whale sharks, manta rays, humpback whales and dolphins) and small (nudibranches and a plethora of tropical reef fish), there's so much to see you'll hardly want to surface for oxygen. On dry land, there are lots of opportunities to chill, be it by the pool, on your deck, or at one of the bars and restaurants in nearby Tofo.