HotelsCapella Marigot BaySt LuciaWater transfers to this sophisticated resort (once a Fifties Hollywood favourite) on the north of the island of St Lucia are a white-knuckle ride. If you can swing it, arrive during daylight to admire the lush scenery. It’s built on a hillside covered in banana palms that dance above the...read more
HotelsFour Seasons Jimbaran BayBaliTo wander amid the tropical gardens of this coastal resort on Bali’s south-eastern tip, is about as close to heaven as you can get on the Island of the Gods. When it launched in 1993, it was the first all-pool villa hotel in the world and it set the standard...read more
HotelsThe WhitebrookWalesWales’ lush Wye Valley is the ideal spot for a secluded gourmet getaway. The last leg of the drive along increasingly narrow, leafy lanes hints at the pastoral vibe that will characterise your entire weekend. Start with an easy stroll through the woodland as per the helpful directions provided in...read more
HotelsFlemingsMayfairThis hotel is a venerable Mayfair institution, having opened in 1851 for the Great Exhibition. The terrace of linked townhouses oozes historic charm, yet bedrooms have a modern feel. Lush midnight blue drapes and faux-bearskin throws contrast with polished deco-revival surfaces and ultra-luxe bathrooms. A breakfast room doubles as Ormer...read more
HotelsIl Borgo di PetroioTuscanyNestling among the Tuscan hills, this 900-year-old farmhouse has sweeping views over deep forests and the eye-wateringly picturesque village of Acone. From the outside it’s a vision of rustic charm with a red tile roof, swimming pool surrounded by vineyards and apparently endless shady seating areas in which to while...read more
HotelsCala Sant VincencMallorcaTo call this hotel tranquil doesn’t do it justice – it’s positively horizontal. Set in Sant Vicenç, one of Mallorca’s sleepiest towns, the pace of life is molasses- grade slow here, making it a fine choice for a relaxing retreat. The pool is shrouded by tall palms and the noise...read more
HotelsSix Senses SamuiThailandSet on the northern tip of Koh Samui with views over the Gulf of Thailand, Six Senses is the epitome of luxury and relaxation. Each villa is down a discreet path hidden by overgrown jungle, lending a feel of privacy and isolation. Inside they’re seriously romantic with double outdoor rain...read more
HotelsThe ChequersMarlowYou’ll find The Chequers kissing the banks of the Thames amid boutique shops and restaurants in the Georgian market town of Marlow. Evoking rustic charm and quintessentially British atmosphere, it suits its locale. The building dates back to the 16th century, and its history is tangible in the exposed original...read more
HotelsLa ReserveParisOnce home to Pierre Cardin, this boutique hotel is ideally located down a boulevard just far enough from the crowds of the Champs Elysées. No expense seems to have been spared decking out its 40 rooms. Expect silk wallpaper, thick velvet drapes, ornate ceilings and chaises longues in black, ruby...read more
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