We first fell in love with Mozambique with its endless deserted beaches, pristine reefs and sparkling turquoise seas. Its warm and welcoming people, with never ending smiles, were desperately in need of an opportunity to change their lives. Incurably romantic as a destination, steeped in history, and yet undiscovered by the luxury travel world, we decided to build our first hotel together there. We did so in collaboration with the local community, many of whom are still working for us to this day, and Azura Benguerra Island was born.