There are few places on earth where one can truly escape the stresses of daily life, but Miavana Island Sanctuary on Nosy Ankao in Madagascar is one of them.

A luxurious getaway where one can sit back, relax and kick off their shoes for a unique barefoot experience on what has to be some of the world’s most pristine sands, Miavana by Time + Tide is remote yet easy accessible from the Madagascan mainland, and once you have arrived, you will begin to understand that paradise does indeed exist.

A community and ecology focused resort with impeccable accommodations (there are just 14 sumptuous villas on the island), endless activities, and delectable alfresco dining options, Miavana is quite unlike anywhere else in the world, and if you are looking for a luxury retreat for your 2017 break, you may just find what you are looking here right here in the Indian Ocean…

All images courtesy: Time + Tide Miavana Madagascar