The Beach Lounge

Cushions under a palm-thatch roof, watching kiters cross the lagoon. The public lounge of the DPC kite centre at Mvuvi Boutique Resort is a long makuti-roofed space of cushions, wooden cabanas and sunbeds on Kiwengwa beach, open to anyone from breakfast until late. Cocktails come with charcoal-grilled seafood, meat and vegetables, homemade pizza and ice cream, and the kitchen leans local and organic. Evenings are quiet; reviewers recommend staying for the stars.