How that last night before returning to civilization is always a mixed bag of thoughts and emotions. See the full post >

Adler’s surf and beach shots are just off center enough to make you feel like home. See the full post >

Live like a New Yorker, not by staying in an Airbnb, but in a designer apartment inside a luxury hotel. The AKA Wall Street in the hip FiDi area (Financial District near One World Trade Center) also links up guests with top fitness trainers and other local experts. See the full post >

Situated in a covetable location on Rittenhouse Square, just across the road from one of the city’s oldest parks, the Rittenhouse is Philadelphia’s bastion of heritage-breed luxury. Colossal rooms, a modern restaurant and a sanctuary-like spa make it one of the best places to stay in town. See the full post >

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This 443-room alcohol-free hotel in the north-west corner of Abu Dhabi Island is a favourite with families who return year after year for its relaxed, resort-style atmosphere, excellent spa and gym facilities, and much-improved beachfront. See the full post >

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Quirky contemporary design, a fine-dining waterside restaurant and a spa make this boutique hotel one of Montenegro’s most glamorous retreats. Offering personalised service and views over the Bay of Kotor, it has just 10 rooms and is much-loved by jet-setters in search of a low-profile escape. See the full post >

This chic guesthouse within Dubrovnik’s medieval walls, behind the Cathedral, occupies the second floor of a 17th-century stone building. There are six tastefully-decorated guest rooms and a communal kitchen, for guests’ use. Expect a warm homely atmosphere and highly-personalised service. See the full post >