A handsome hacienda situated in the foothills of the Casares mountains, this boutique retreat could easily be mistaken for a long-established Andalusían village.

Curating memorable moments on the southern tip of the Raa Atoll, Maamunagau Resort is a contemporary haven, perfectly pairing the art of rest and relaxation with supreme sustainability; here, every day is a special occasion.

A regal beachfront domain overlooking the iconic Palm Island, The Palace is one of three magnificent properties that make up Dubai’s One&Only Royal Mirage.

A long enduring, standout hotel in Tenerife, its status on the island has flocks of loyal guests returning to reside in its bold Moorish-inspired pastel walls.

The Algarve in its purest form is found at this full-on destination-resort, that has everything from golf programmes to fantastic family facilities... oh and impeccable Michelin-starred dining.

From secret supper clubs to experimental fine dining, this gourmet galivant surpasses the stereotypes, seeking out the freshest flavours in South Africa’s most fertile pockets.

This is a place you’ll find both natural rugged beauty, and inner balance. Taking outdoor living up a notch, this calming hillside retreat gifts families with renewed breathing space.

Making its mark pairing rustic tradition with experimental modern design, this hillside village resort boasts panoramic views across the Mediterranean and luxuriously languid villa living.

The turquoise waters of the Kassandra peninsula lap the beachfront location of Sani Dunes, a new addition to the Sani Resort family.

Far flung but not remote, child-centred but not juvenile, bountiful but not bank breaking; Vakkaru Maldives hits just about every sweet spot you can imagine.

While an invitation to this prestigious address once indicated your attendance to the exclusive Goodridge parties in the Gilded Age – today’s sojourns contrast the legacy of old-and-young New York for a re-imagining of its enduring grandeur.

A ‘No Shoes, No News’ philosophy permeates this iconic property in the Maldives archipelago – considered one of the finest water villa resorts in the world.

Famed as the private hideaway of Sir Richard Branson, this island paradise with its white sand beaches and dramatic headlands is an exhilarating helicopter or boat ride away from Tortola or Virgin Gorda.

With eucalyptus trees as camouflage, the traditional wooden Rwandan lodges of the One&Only troop aren’t shy when it comes to welcoming interlopers to their wild and wonderful home.

Overlooking the Bay of Ornos, sophisticated seclusion finds its place on Santa Marina’s private peninsula; soak up the sun from sandy shores just five minutes from Mykonos town.

Stretching from entrance to ocean, a sense of calm is seemingly built into the very fabric of Silversands Grenada, famed as the first major resort to open on Grand Anse beach in over 25 years.

Bursting onto the cruise scene to much anticipation, when it comes to what motivates this Gen-Alpha brand it’s all about restoring life’s balance with inner and outer discovery and an appreciation for wellbeing.

Italian lakes grandeur is unexpectedly the order of the day at this palatial property on its own private peninsula, but despite its glamorous attire, the informal and personal hospitality is distinctly Greek.

Not just a pretty face, this eco-conscious and socially committed property encourages its guests to get to grips with the area’s rich treasures, both natural and cultural.

Centred on a working rice paddy field with its own century-old Hindu temple, this one-of-a-kind boutique resort evokes your sense of place in Ubud, Bali’s healing centre.

Including the country's bustling capital, natural wilderness and picturesque beaches, this is a tour of the best Thailand has to offer.

Four different resorts showcase four contrasting natural landscapes, taking in the mountains, desert, ocean and the pristine sands along the Gulf of Oman's coastline.