Few travel stereotypes can boast the staying power of a good old-fashioned deserted island escape fantasy. For those of you who harbour a secret desire to go full Robinson Crusoe (or Chuck Nolan, depending on your level of quarantine-induced psychosis) post-pandemic, then this offer from Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort is likely to hit the sweet spot.

The resort in Mozambique calls it the “ultimate private island sleep out” and we wholeheartedly agree. Visitors wishing to partake in the classic escapist fantasy are treated to a 15-minute ocean voyage in a traditional dhow boat to beautiful uninhabited Quissanga Island, where they can enjoy the sunset, a gourmet picnic dinner under the stars, and sleep al fresco on the beach in a four-poster bed.

Depending on your desired level of foodie frills, the resort can even provide you a personal chef for the night*, who’ll prepare a feast of salads, sashimi, grilled meats and seafood, followed by fresh tropical fruits pulled straight from the vine.

The private island experience is available as part of the Medjumbe Romantic Bliss package, which includes: * Return air transfers for two persons between Pemba and Medjumbe * Three nights’ accommodation or more * Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner for two * Selection of non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks * One Dining by Design experience * One picnic, snorkel and sleepover on private Quissanga Island * One sunset cruise * One 90-minute couple’s Anantara Spa treatment

The offer is only available to book through the Anantara.com website though, and it can’t last forever. So, snag now, and scram later.