Hotel Esencia Riviera Maya, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico Best for: Beach, Couples, Family, Parties & events Overlooking the turquoise Caribbean coastline and powder white sands of Xpu-Ha beach on the Riviera Maya, Esencia offers an intimate boutique hideaway from which to enjoy ocean adventures and the rich Mayan culture of the Yucatan Peninsula.
La Reserve Ramatuelle Côte d’Azur, South of France, France Best for: Seriously Special, Beach, Family, Honeymoon Close to St Tropez and the beautiful beaches of the Côte d'Azur, La Réserve Ramatuelle is a luxurious collection of architect designed rooms and suites and Provencal style villas. Relax surrounded by South of France chic and unforgettable views.
Naia Resort & Spa Placencia, Placencia, Belize Best for: Beach, Couples, Honeymoon, Spa & health Located on a mile-long stretch of palm studded beach, Naia Resort & Spa sits on Belize's Placencia Peninsula and is centred around wellness and relaxation. The resort comprises 35 modern private homes, all secluded and with views to the Caribbean Sea.
Shanti Maurice Mauritius Best for: Beach, Family, Honeymoon, Spa & health Set on the south coast of Mauritius, Shanti Maurice is a luxury hideaway offering breathtaking views of the green-clad hills and Indian Ocean. A fabulous array of pursuits provides families and couples the chance to do everything or absolutely nothing.
&Beyond Benguerra Island Lodge Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique Best for: Adventure, Beach, Diving, Family Benguerra Lodge is an unassuming lodge on an unspoilt island off the coast of Mozambique, providing rustic luxury and charm with the superb service from &Beyond. Accommodation comprises ten casinhas, two cabanas, one exclusive 3 bedroom villa.
Blue Waters Antigua Best for: Beach, Couples, Family, Diving An elegant colonial style Caribbean resort, Blue Waters is nestled in a secluded cove with stunning cliff-top sea vistas. A tropical paradise, surrounded by pretty gardens and white beaches, perfect for families and couples alike seeking relaxation.
Ponta dos Ganchos Florianopolis, Southern Coast, Brazil Best for: Beach, Couples, Honeymoon, Spa & health Ponta dos Ganchos is a romantic paradise hideaway set on a stunning private peninsula near Florianopolis, surrounded by the ocean and lush jungle on Brazil's magnificent south coast. Perfect for honeymooners or couples looking to unwind and be pampered.
Niyama Private Islands Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives Best for: Beach, Couples, Diving, Family Niyama Private Islands is a luxury 5* Indian Ocean resort set on two pristine islands on the Dhaalu Atoll in the Maldives. With exceptional watersports, an Explorers kids club and a sense of privacy, Niyama is perfect for both couples and families alike.
Greystoke Mahale Mahale Mountains, Lake Tanganyika, Tanzania Best for: Adventure, Couples, Off the beaten track, Wildlife Greystoke Mahale enjoys a breathtaking position on a golden beach along the shores of Lake Tanganyika, sheltered by the lush forest of the Mahale Mountains. This isolated setting is home to the world's largest known population of chimpanzees.
Ocean Spa Lodge Diani, Kenyan Coast Best for: Beach, Family, Honeymoon, Spa & health Ocean Spa Lodge is a luxury beachfront retreat setting new standards of accommodation on the Kenyan coast located on the lovely beach of Msambweni on the south coast. There are 14 stylish thatched suites offering superb views of the ocean.