Holiday Type / Home from home

A stone’s throw from the Venetian castle on the UNESCO protected islet of Spinalonga, this all-suite and villa property sits amid verdant amphitheatre gardens and olive groves, its attractive domed structures blending harmoniously with the surroundings. A winter 2017 renovation will see the Domes Private Residences transformed, which along with the Domes Luxury Residences and the exceptional Domes Luxury Villas, will form the resort’s ‘Haute Living Selection’ offering à la carte dine around and enhanced VIP services as well as boasting heated p...

Melding seamlessly into the Andalucían landscape in the foothills of the Casares mountains between Marbella and Sotogrande, this boutique hotel reflects the traditional style of Spanish ‘fincas’ with its red clay tiles and white-washed walls. All-suite in design, it boasts lavishly appointed accommodation with impressive marble bathrooms and private terrace or garden. At one Michelin-star Kabuki Raw, Chef Luis Olarra fuses Japanese cuisine with Mediterranean ingredients, whilst El Jardin serves relaxed Mediterranean fare or try Don Giovanni for...

A VIP airport greeting sets the tone for a stay of all-taken-care-of relaxation in these high spec beachfront residences close to historic Speightstown’s stalls and restaurants to the north and laid-back-but-lively Mullins Beach Bar to the south. Perfectly located for exploring, we recommend travelling by complimentary water taxi to the renowned 13/59 restaurant at Port Ferdinand. Back at Saint Peter’s Bay, accommodations have a contemporary Caribbean aesthetic and are supremely spacious; a feeling that seems to permeate the resort. Join a pair...

Surrounded by pine trees and overlooking miles of unspoilt beach, Pine Cliffs, a Luxury Collection resort blends style and comfort with an expansive range of recreations. Architecture reflects Portugal’s Arab heritage with airy interiors and cool courtyards, the resort comprising high-end accommodation choices including the Pine Cliffs Hotel, Residence and the newly-featured Ocean Suites – each a member of The Luxury Collection. With their cliff-top location overlooking beautiful Falésia Beach, the elegant one and two-bedroom suites have fully...

Resting on pristine Ha May Beach near the ancient trading port of Hoi An, the Nam Hai is the personification of understated luxury. Few villas in Vietnam offer such sleek and stylish accommodation, each being split-level in design with one to five bedrooms, lavish bathrooms and, in some cases, private walled gardens. Guests opting for the impressive Pool Villas, which are ideal for families, will enjoy Club benefits including limousine transfers, butler service and complimentary beverage presentations within the Villa. First class Western and I...

Part of Richard Branson’s Virgin Limited Edition collection, and the very epitome of chalet chic, The Lodge in Verbier offers sumptuous luxury in the style of a traditional ski-in log cabin and is one of the most exclusive chalets in the Swiss Alps. The mountain retreat houses an inimitable bleached larch interior replete with oversized sofas, decadent fabrics and a convivial open plan living area, with enormous picture windows. There is minimum fuss at Sir Richard Branson’s ski lodge. Every need is catered for by a team of 15 dedicated staff –...

Ensconced in forty two acres of woodlands and meadows, this tranquil hideaway in the Val Pusteria offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of mainstream Dolomite ski resorts. Accessed by an enchanting forest lane, the property is run with impeccable style by owners Giorgia and Stefano who have turned a former hunting lodge into a sumptuous refuge. Antique furnishings and modern fittings grace spacious rooms bedecked with exclusive textiles, each of the four habitations enjoying memorable vistas. Relax by the open fireplace in the lounge and ...

Shaped like a traditional Maldivian dhoni Constance Halaveli, a member of Leading Hotels of the World, brings signature five star deluxe service to a delightful island set within the North Ari Atoll. This sister property to Constance Moofushi encompasses beautiful Water Villas with plunge pool and sundeck, Beach Villas with their own plunge pool and garden, family friendly Double Storey Beach Villas with their own private garden and al fresco dining area, Family Beach Villas with gated garden and plunge pool plus one sumptuously equipped three ...

Open year round, the exclusive Borgo Egnazia echoes the true authenticity of a Puglian Village, thanks to its dazzling interiors that combine tradition with modernity. Expansive grounds reveal three outdoor swimming pools and an array of accommodation. In addition to elegant and contemporary rooms in the luxurious hotel, there are spacious townhouses, most with Arabian gardens and private rooftop terraces offering views towards the Adriatic Sea. Exclusive three bedroom villas, tastefully furnished in a palette of neutral tones, boast expansiv...