An impeccably maintained boutique hotel in west coast Bentota with a handful of room types to suit a range of budgets, superb food and a relaxed garden setting seconds from the beach. See the full post >

Mawella is one of south coast Sri Lanka’s last remaining undeveloped beaches, and this five-bedroom Bawa-designed beach house is its perfect match; tranquil, relaxed and colourful. See the full post >

High up in the Algarve’s Serra de Monchique mountain range, with distant views of the sea, this hotel is ideal for walkers and lovers of nature. Comprising 190 bedrooms, a well equipped spa, swimming pools indoors and out and a kid’s club, the hotel also boasts four restaurants, including Mon-Chic fine dining. See the full […]

If you want a prime beachside location on one of the Costa Brava’s loveliest bays at a bargain price, this is an excellent bet. You won’t get luxury, but you will get gorgeous sea views and the glimmering Mediterranean yards away from your door. There’s also a restaurant with a seafront terrace. See the full […]

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With rooms divided between four near-identical villas, this stylish hotel with 40-metre swimming pool and spa offers all the usual hotel-style services in a setting of relaxed conviviality, beside a slender beach east of whale watching hotspot, Mirissa. See the full post >

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This luxurious Florentine-style villa has spectacular views across the bay of St Tropez, from balustraded terraces above it’s vast turquoise pool. Guests may arrive by helicopter or yacht and service is tip-top, but a casual country home ambience prevails. See the full post >

Classic beach resort overlooking the Gulf of Mexico that remains a perennial ‘old faithful’ as the owners continue to invest in modern features, including the best rooftop patio bar in the area. See the full post >