Comuna do Ibitipoca Ibitipoca Reserve, Minas Gerais, Brazil Best for: Adventure, Honeymoon, Riding, Culture Get away from it all and experience wonderful Brazilian hospitality at the unique and very personal Comuna do Ibitipoca. It is an authentic countryside retreat set at the heart of a scenic 3,000 hectare reserve 3.5 hour drive north of Rio de Janeiro.
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 unspoiled 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.
One&Only Palmilla Los Cabos, Baja California, Mexico Best for: Family, Golf, Beach, Fishing The One&Only Palmilla is a luxurious and exclusive resort with excellent children's and teens' facilities located on Los Cabos on the tip of Baja California in Mexico where azure Pacific Ocean meets stark desert landscapes.
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.
Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort St Lucia Best for: Beach, Couples, Diving, Family Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort is a luxury resort in a truly spectacular location, set within 100 acres of lush rainforest on a striking white sand beach. With dramatic views of the Pitons and Caribbean Sea, the resort is ideal for families and couples.
Mnemba Island Lodge Mnemba Island, Zanzibar Best for: Adventure, Beach, Diving, Honeymoon Mnemba Island is a tiny atoll off the east coast of Zanzibar which offers the ultimate in barefoot luxury. Its rustic exclusivity is unparalleled on the East African coast, it has just 12 secluded bandas hidden in the shady palms beside pristine beach.
Victoria House Resort & Spa Ambergris Caye, Ambergris Caye & Private Islands, Belize Best for: Couples, Diving, Fishing, Honeymoon Victoria House Resort & Spa is a small exclusive plantation-style resort located on the island of Ambergris Caye off the coast of mainland Belize in Central America. It is a superb base for snorkeling, scuba diving and soaking up the Caribbean sunshine.
Fundu Lagoon Pemba Island, Tanzania Best for: Diving, Fishing, Honeymoon, Adventure Fundu Lagoon is a barefoot luxury lodge lying on the remote and unspoiled island of Pemba, part of the Zanzibar archipelago off the Tanzanian coast. Fundu Lagoon is only accessible by boat and with its relaxed atmosphere, it is the epitome of shabby chic.