A snack on the sun deck surrounded by stunning views of the Victoria Falls, a romantic dinner on a train, a sunset cruise on the Zambezi river, an ukuchina massage, an elephant-back safari… these activities suggested by the Royal Livingstone Hotel will help you experience the true spirit of Africa
Shakira, Stephanie of Monaco and Mariah Carey are just three of the celebrity names to have enjoyed the comfort of the Gran Hotel Bahia del Duque in Tenerife. Check out why the resort is one of the havens of the moment for A-listers.
If autumn's getting you down and you find the thought of the approaching winter daunting, a short break may be just what the doctor ordered. The stunning Aosta Valley in the Italian Alps offers a range of options to help you relax and forget about the rat race.
From the Canadian Rockies to the heart of South Africa, we've chosen five of the finest trains in the world for a luxury trainspotting adventure where elegant evening dress is more appropriate than anoraks and clipboards.
From Bali to Barcelona; from Switzerland to Singapore; these are the most impressive pools on the planet. Perched on the edge of cliffs or on the terraces of the tallest hotels, with stunning views and perfect pool service
Design, colour, shapes, light and reflections: the stunning glass-based decor of this upmarket Swedish hotel is a unique phenomenon that will impress and inspire.
Preparations are well under way for the upcoming nuptials of Albert of Monaco and Charlene Wittstock, and for those who fancy discovering the romantic principality for themselves, we offer a selection of Monaco's finest hotels. Take your pick among a list that includes classical, Belle Epoque, romantic and contemporary, some with their own claims to a place in legend.
Set on a 6,000 acre private reserve, just five minutes from the Amboseli National Park, everything about this environmentally-conscious luxury lodge reminds you that you are in Africa.
This new 'top level' five-star hotel, rising high above the vibrant city of Hong Kong, boasts 312 deluxe rooms and the very latest in modern facilities.
Pink flamingos and white horses, fields of sea lavender and wild marshlands tufted with thistles... the Camargue, set on France's Mediterranean coast and held in the arms of the Rhone delta, is an area of great untamed beauty.
It may sound like a fairy-tale, but it's no impossible dream: you too can stay in a luxury French chateau in a beautiful and historical setting, surrounded by a landscape that looks like an illustration straight out of a children's story book.
It was the first luxury hotel in London and a favourite among artists, film stars and politicians. Now, after a three-year closure for renovation, the Savoy is glistening and gleaming with state-of-the-art technology alongside the restored Edwardian elegance and Art Deco style.
Located just steps from the Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizi Gallery and the historic Ponte Vecchio, NH Porta Rossa is one of the most valuable and interesting historical buildings in Florence. After a complete renovation, the hotel has been restored to its former glory.
Whether or not you believe in UFOs, why not take a trip to Valle del Elqui? It's dotted with astronomical observatories from which to spot constellations, nebulae, planets...