This luxurious, Lamu-style hideaway in Msambweni, Kenya the ‘land of the sable antilope’, was opened in 2007 by the brothers Frederik and Filip Van der Hoeven. Arabian lamps and golden silk cushions accent the predominantly white suites and villas and outside one can enjoy unrestricted views of the ocean from the pools and the private beach. The beach house and country is definitely one of the must-see destinations next year!!!

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