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Barcelona may be better known as a design capital but Girona can easily give it a run for its money. The contemporary, comfortable and smart Ciutat de Girona is brilliantly central and has the added attractions of an indoor pool, fitness centre and spa treatment rooms. Staff are helpful too. See the full post >

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Slap bang in the middle of the energetic district of Miraflores, the epicentre of Lima’s tourist scene, this mid-range hotel delivers high standards across the board. The food is outstanding, the service is friendly and the pisco sours are particularly potent. See the full post >

A stylish, well-run beachfront resort on Australia’s third-biggest – but largely undiscovered – island that makes a great base for a sea fishing holiday and encounters with aboriginal communities. See the full post >

Docked at Riddarholmen in Stockholm’s harbour with panoramic island views, this boat hotel, built in 1924, offers up a taste of the city’s maritime flair. From modest-sized sailor cabins to a sprawling owner’s cabin, Mälardrottningen is a portal into Stockholm’s past, complete with seafaring novelty. See the full post >

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Occupying a historic townhouse in one of Toulouse’s prettiest quarters, this charming little boutique hotel is permeated with the owner’s love of art. Entrance on the ground floor is via a contemporary art gallery and a different art theme fills each room. See the full post >