For island living
BANANA ISLAND
Sounds like it might be the sort of place to
stop during a booze cruise, but Banana could
scarcely be further from a Mediterranean
party island. This sprawling private island
resort by luxury specialist Anantara is
reached by a 25-minute catamaran transfer
from the mainland. On arrival, it becomes
clear the resort is dry — mocktails yes,
cocktails, no. The Anantara seal of quality,
on the other hand, ensures that the food is
sensational and the spa utterly decadent.
A combination of rooms, suites, villas and
Maldives-style stilted cottages offer hoards
of options, none of which are cheap.
ROOMS: Doubles from £342, B&B.
anantara.com
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