Surrounded by the quaint charm of Pondicherry’s French Quarter, Palais de Mahé recalls a classic French mansion with lofty ceilings and graceful arches. Just a short walk from the seafront, it offers a refined expression of Franco-Tamil culture and modern comfort.
Samabe Villas is one of our favourite choices in the Nusa Dua region of southern Bali, with a private beach, an all inclusive option and a collection of well appointed villas. It’s ideal for those looking for fully serviced tropical beach escape.
Designed as an elegant Khmer-inspired sanctuary, this resort features spacious suites, world-class dining, and a tranquil spa that blends ancient wellness traditions with modern indulgence. Set between the city and just minutes from the legendary Angkor Wat, Anantara Angkor Resort & Spa is an intimate retreat promising an unforgettable stay
Carved into a lush clifftop overlooking the Caribbean Sea, Secret Bay is Dominica’s most exclusive hideaway. A secluded eco-led retreat where nature, privacy and romance intertwine, every villa feels like your own secret sanctuary, wrapped in rainforest and kissed by ocean breeze.
Set in a quiet corner of the southeastern Okavango Delta, Okavango Explorers Camp offers a classic safari experience with a lighter footprint. This intimate tented camp blends old-world charm with thoughtful comfort, placing you close to the action while keeping the focus on nature. Days are shaped by the rhythm of the Delta, with expert-guided game drives and peaceful mokoro excursions through reed-lined channels.
An elegant boutique retreat on KwaZulu-Natal's delightful Dolphin Coast, so named for the bottlenose dolphins that favour the area.
Set high in the island's lush interior, Apes Hill Barbados is a rare blend of luxury, nature and sport. With panoramic ocean views, world-class golf, elegant villas and OE Beach Club, located in Speightstown, this is where island sophistication meets elevated Caribbean living.
A member of the Leading Hotels of the World and open year-round, Lily of the Valley is a seriously soothing place – a Philippe Starck-designed wellness retreat on the French Riviera just 30 minutes from glittering St Tropez.
Inspired by the natural world, La Fantaisie is a verdant, stylish boutique retreat in Paris’s village-like ninth arrondissement. At its centre is a stunning courtyard garden, visible from both the greenhouse-style windows of the showstopper restaurant and the urbane haven of the terraced rooftop bar.
A serene sanctuary suspended between sky and sea, Borgo Santandrea invites guests into a world of understated Italian elegance on the Amalfi Coast.