A Mediterranean masterclass

A sustainable sanctuary hidden on a luscious green hillside; Costa Navarino is Mandarin Oriental's first foray to Greece, the home of Mediterranean hospitality. Bringing their elevated excellence first seen in the far east to a bay of blonde sands, here is a haven for travellers who value time to themselves. And though sweeping panoramas of sea blue may steal the show from every angle, it’s the ease of life here that we love most.

Harking back to an age of celebrity mystique, Sinatra and classic cinema – when only hues of silver illuminated the silver screen – One&Only returns a celebrated mis-en-scène to its former glory, captured in full colour for a vibrant new era. The exclusive allure of the former Asteria lies in its effortless curation of a mid-century modern oasis. Hidden among verdant shades of olive, pine and rosemary, this haven of glitz and glad rags follows the blueprint of its star-studded past: a low-rise landscape paving the way for a renaissance of the riviera.

There are few things more Italian than a family-run labour of love that took over a decade to design and complete; however, considering the nature of Borgo Egnazia it is no surprise its origins were quintessentially Pugliese. Easily mistaken for a quaint village among the centuries-old olive groves of the Itria Valley, it defies the traditional conceptions of a resort hotel to deliver an experience of Italy so authentic it’s easy to forget there’s a world outside of this Mediterranean microcosm.

From its plum position lapped by the waters of the Grand Canal, Aman Venice has drawn in the gentry, from aristocracy to Hollywooders, for years. Housed in the 16th-century Palazzo Papadopoli, when the brand moved in they were set on retaining the majesty of its past; catching eyes with delicate ornaments and canal views, and revealing unique bedrooms featuring the likes of frescos (by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo no less) and silk wall hangings at the turn of any one of the 24 keys. For all its grandness, though, life within its walls is cosy and unhurried. With that signature Aman presence and contemporary creature comforts ready to calm and soothe, from the melt-upon-entry spa to one of the two private gardens – rare finds in this city.