Puros in Kaokoland is one of the last truly wild areas in Namibia. Elephant, black rhino, giraffe and lion live together with the Himba in a rugged, breathtaking scenery of mountains and gorges.
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Northern Tanzania at its most impressive. The Rift Valley Escarpment crashes down to the flamingo-rimmed lake and Lake Manyara Tree Lodge, cradled in a mhogany forest is host to more diverse species than the Serengeti itself.
Miller’s small luxury rooming house in Notting Hill is the essence of a welcoming private residence. Antique furnishings and exquisite decoration are used in an exotic and bohemian fashion to make each room an opulent and romantic feast for the senses.
Created from four elegant Georgian townhouses situated between Merrion Square and St Stephen’s Green, The Merrion offers an unforgettable experience in this vibrant and historical city. With its gracious drawing rooms, luxurious bedrooms with Italian marble bathrooms and crisp linen (the suites have Rococo plasterwork ceilings and magnificent marble fireplaces), guests can re-live the grandeur of a glittering era.
Quintessentially English from the faux sheep in every room to the perfect service and traditional decoration, their hospitality is second to none. The Goring and its sheep wait to welcome you!
More a home than a hotel, Fingals is hard to beat as one of the very best places to switch off from today's hectic life.
Sister to the Gurnard’s Head near St Ives, The Griffin is the original and incredibly well thought of ‘Eat, drink, sleep’ pub restaurant with rooms. Oozing character, comfort and charm, the Griffin is a wonderful way-side inn and an even better destination in itself.
Sister to The Griffin at Felin Fach, the Inkin brothers have created another superb venue for eating, drinking and sleeping. Full of character and charm The Gurnards' is a truly authentic hostellry.
Surrounded by the beautiful wilderness on the western cosat of Victoria, Clayoquot provides a way to get away from it all; fishing, canoeing and walking whilst a luxurious tent and superb service await at the day’s end.
Cobblers Cove is purely for relaxing - with old friends, new friends, good food and cool drinks, over the years its discerning guests have felt completely at ease in the knowledge that nothing is too much trouble and that everything is of the highest standard.
Surrounded by the Caribbean Sea to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Cotton House provides one of the most pristine holiday locations in all of the Caribbean.
Nestled on the lush, tropical island of St Lucia, East Winds Inn is a true Caribbean paradise - enchanting and secluded, pampering all those who value understated elegance and simple relaxation.
Nestled in lush hills on the secluded island of Nevis, Montpelier Plantation Inn offers a sanctuary of breathtaking beauty far from the stress of modern life.
Looking out to Martinique with the Caribbean on the one side and the Atlantic on the other, Cap Maison is wonderfully placed to make the most of life on St Lucia.
‘When I first visited Belize, I was searching for the same jungle paradise I enjoyed while shooting ‘Apocalypse Now’ in the Philippines. I discovered it tucked away in the Maya Mountains and invite you to do the same’ - Francis Ford Coppola.
Along Mexico's Pacific coast, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Sierra Madre Mountains, an enchanted paradise beckons those with an appreciation for nature and an affinity for the unique
Nestling in a little wood of firs and palms on a private estate with its own white sandy beach the Cala Rossa looks out across the crystal clear waters to Porto Vecchio and is a haven of relaxation
Sublime Provencal decor awaits amidst the vineyards of the Luberon. The Bastide de Marie, where gastronomy and oenology meet in perfect harmony is a setting of great beauty and pampering luxury.
One of France’s national treasures and restored to its former magnificence, The Chateau de Bagnols offers elegant and luxurious living to its favoured guests - a magnificent base from which to explore this fabulous area.
An elegant country house estate caught between mountains and sea in the wonderful bay of Calvi, La Signoria provides luxurious characterful accommodation with many wonderful facilities.
Once the home of a cardinal, this beautiful building nestles under the great wall of the Papal Palace in the centre of Avignon, a fascinating city in the centre of Provence.
Lord Cavendish’ old residence is situated centrally to take advantage of all this great city has to offer - restaurants, shops, shows and the coast are all around and the hotel, full of character - just like the old peer, offers excellent hospitality and perfect comfort.
An elegant turn of the twentieth century residence, set in English style parkland has become a luxurious retreat for those luck few in which to relax in sumptuous comfort, tempted by gourmet cuisine.
Situated right in the midst of the vineyards of Burgundy on the doorstep of Beaune the Hostellerie is perfectly placed to explore the art and history of the area complemented by superb cuisine and an excellent wine cellar.
Le Mas Candille is an exceptionally individual hotel, near Cannes on the Cote d’Azur, offering a sense of informal luxury, exclusive tranquillity and classical elegance.
In the heart of the VIieme the Esprit is a cosy, imtimate hotel - nothing too modern - more decorated in the style of a private house with open bar, superb breakfasts and every attention to service one could imagine.
A delightful and enchanting country house set amidst an exquisite Florentine garden just minutes from the centre of this picturesque and buslting Provencal market town.
Just on the edge of the beautiful Basque countryside overlooking a private lake and close to the towns of Biarritz and Anglet. Chateau de Brindos is relaxing and magical and the perfect place to rejuvenate and excercise the senses.
This chateau and its estate set amidst the vines of Graves where guests are invited to taste the world’s greatest wines by the glass, sleep in the boathouse, savour the chef’s cuisine in three fabulous restaurants and experience the unique Vinotherapie Spa.
‘Pied dans l’eau’ on Corsica’s beautiful south-west coast of sandy beach miles and sheltered crystal waters the Pinarello provides excellent contemporary accommodation in a little seaside community.
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This wonderful hunting lodge, overlooking the lake is unique in that it offers the only luxurious taste of exclusive Maharaja-style living in Rajasthan. Your very own palace.
After years of restoration and re-building this Eighteenth Century fort palace is a place where past meets future. Guests are offered highly personalised service in a wonderfully sumptuous contemporary design.
Perched on a hilltop – the foothills of the Himalayas rising from the plain and Rishikesh below – Ananda breathes fresh air and looks out over the holy River Ganges. Here rejuvenation of the body and mind await in one of the world’s most famous spas.
A wonderful palace hotel spread over forty-seven acres of tranquil, landscaped gardens, Rambagh Palace is Jaipur’s foremost Royal residence, located just outside the walls of the ‘Pink City’ in lush gardens
In a joint venture, CC Africa have created this twelve Suite safari lodge with a very Indian flavour - the perfect luxurious base from which to search for the elusive Tiger.
The very best hotel in Bombay, right next to India Gate, the Taj Mahal combines colonial elegance with modern luxury, reflecting life in the country’s commercial capital and home of ‘Bollywood’.
Inspired by Lutyens and built in 1931, The Imperial was conceived as Delhi’s finest hotel and today is considered by socialites, politicians, business people and artists alike as the only hotel in town.
The characterful and charming fortified residence of the Umraos at the top of the town has been restored by the present family and made into a rambling hotel whose rooms and suites capture something of the opulence and magic of former years
Palatial and majestic Amarvilas sits within the city of Agra, its spacious rooms, marbled halls and beautifully laid out gardens all looking towards the Taj Mahal, ethereal, dominating the view
High on a mountain spur, suspended between the snow-capped peaks and deep river valleys, Leti is a spectacular design in glass and stone, bringing lodge luxury to the foothills of the Himalayas
This old hunting camp sits in a beautiful valley, dotted with Chatri, forts and ruined cities. Amanbagh is exquisite luxury in the epitome of a Rajasthani setting
Uninhabited until April 2003, the extraordinary conservation effort that has reintroduced hundreds of extinct endemic species ensures that North Island remains one of the most beautiful in the world and offers a lucky few the chance to experience luxury in the pristine environment of over 300 years ago.
An exquisite lodge on the bougainvillea covered slopes of Nosy Komba a tiny island off the Northwest tip of Madagascar.
Only four villas sit on this pristine desert island of sixty acres, enjoying the luxury of a perfectly preserved environment - with a few castaway luxuries thrown in - and guests know that their visits are what keeps it all going.
A remote fishing village on an extrordinary peninsula, Anjajavy has many of the attractions of mainland Madagascar - Baobab forest, mangrove and Tsingy, beautiful beaches, lemurs - with incredibly welcoming villagers and Relais & Chateaux hospitality and cuisine.
Standing in a verdant garden overlooking a beautiful seascape, the Splendido combines elegance, comfort and charm with exemplary service and a truly Italian Riviera experience.
Like a beautiful and atmospheric home, La Sommita is a small and intimate hotel – a very special place in which to relax and enjoy the charming town of Ostuni and the culture, cuisine and delightful region of Puglia.
Excellent facilities, mouth-watering meals and professional service in the most delightful setting contribute to the Certosa di Maggiano’s reputation as the very best place to stay in Siena.
Inside the X11 century Palazzo Confalone is Hotel Palumbo – a place full of history where celebrities such as Richard Wagner, Humphrey Bogart and Greta Garbo have all stayed. The stunning location in Ravello overlooking the Amalfi coast and the impressive architecture and interiors of the Hotel create an unforgettable impression
Hotel Santa Caterina is perfectly situated amidst the staggering natural beauty of the Amalfi coast with clear blue Mediterranean sea, dramatic mountains and the delightful landscape of terraced gardens of lemon and orange groves.
