Aman Kyoto, Japan

Japan

Light flickering across a room is rarely so mesmerising – but at Aman Kyoto, the stark minimalism encourages a meditative mood and, amid the silence of its forest setting, the dappled rays are near-hypnotic. Set within a once-forgotten secret garden on the outskirts of Japan’s ancient capital, the resort’s sense...read more

Eichardt's private hotel, New Zealand

New Zealand

A far cry from the thrill-seekers’ playground Queenstown is known as, this serene hotel on the shore of Lake Wakatipu pays homage to the great outdoors in a much grander way, with spacious balconies and ceiling-to-floor windows taking in panoramic water and mountain views. What began as a wool shed...read more

The Dorchester, UK

London, UK

Taking pride of place on Park Lane since 1931, this Mayfair icon may be one of London's grandest of dames, but she moves with the times. Only last year, The Dorchester revealed a major revamp of public spaces, rooms and suites – the first since the Eighties. The famous promenade...read more

W Prague, Czech Republic

Czech Republic

There’s soon to be a grand newcomer to the city of 100 spires as this autumn W Prague marks W Hotels’ first outpost in the Czech Republic. Reclaiming the 19th-century building, formerly Grand Hotel Evropa, in the main Wenceslas Square, the new launch will pay homage to its historic past...read more

Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp, Namibia

Getting back to nature is one thing; helping to preserve it for the future is quite another. Wilderness, the noted hospitality company that bring conservation to the fore, have reopened their camp in Namibia’s rugged Damaraland after an extensive rebuild. The focus of Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp is simple: safeguard...read more

Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa, Dubai

For some, the Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa will need little introduction. An hour out of high-rise Dubai and into the golden dunes of the surrounding desert, this family-friendly enclave has made a name for itself since it first opened some 20 years ago. Modelled on a fortified...read more

The Sira, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, Lombok

Indonesia

Lombok shows no signs of slowing down. When it comes to unspoilt natural beauty, this far-flung island has it all: from hidden white sand beaches and idyllic azure waters to wild forests dotted with mineral-rich waterfalls and even an impressive volcano – all without the crowds of neighbouring island Bali...read more

Jumeirah Olhahali Island

Olhahali Island, Maldives

This isolated, villa-only Maldives retreat feels cut off from the cares of the world. Yet Jumeirah’s trademark luxury enfolds you, from expert-led snorkelling to cocktail-fuelled rooftop soirées Arrival at Jumeirah Olhahali Island, isolated in the North Malé Atoll, is something you’ll never forget. Hop off the luxury speedboat (an hour’s...read more

The Stag & Huntsman, Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire, England

Nestled in the Chiltern Hills, this traditional inn, with its rich history and charming architecture, is more than just a stopover; it’s a destination in its own right. Part of the Culden Faw Estate in the Buckinghamshire village of Hambleden – think timber-framing, brick and flints – The Stag...read more