HotelsMilaidhooMaldivesGet ready to swoon over every inch of design on Milaidhoo Island. Opened at the end of 2016, this Maldives resort has tip-top interiors and exteriors to match the standout natural beauty of the island. All of the thatched-roof villas (beachside or overwater) come with freshwater infinity pools, hanging swing...read more
HotelsThe MarquisSuffolkPerching above the pretty Brett Valley in Upper Layham, around 30 minutes from Ipswich, The Marquis makes a refreshing change to the ‘ye-olde’ style country inns and chocolate-box buildings that characterise the county. The building dates back to the 17th century and its ten luxury rooms have the lilt of...read more
HotelsTivoli Avenida LiberdadeLisbonThe Portuguese capital is one of our favourite cities for a mini-break, and this hotel is an ideal base. Found on the main thoroughfare, it’s a quick stroll to most neighbourhoods, there’s a round pool surrounded by trees and the busy rooftop Sky Bar has wonderful vistas of the city...read more
HotelsTenuta Di MurloItalyYou’ll wonder whether you’re in the right place as you approach the entrance to this ancient estate. Fear not, it’s merely an indicator of the unadulterated privacy that comes beyond. Clinging to Umbria’s undulating hills near Perugia, it sits amid thousands of acres of woodland and olive groves. Ten of...read more
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
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