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Set beneath the mysterious peak of Mont Dauban, the resort stares across the glimmering Indian Ocean towards the island of Mahé. Flying foxes glide above the palm-fringed beach at sunset and the island feels like a private kingdom. See the full post >

Leme may have world-famous Copacabana as its noisy neighbour, but a stretch of sand is all that these two neighbourhoods share in common. Like its surroundings, the Arena is compact, casual and friendly, and a safe place from which to sample the best of Rio, minus the madness. See the full post >

Set in expansive grounds filled with lush tropical greenery, this large resort hotel overlooking the Atlantic has its own 18-hole golf course and beach club plus spa facilities and easy access to the island’s best beaches. See the full post >

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Spread over five white-washed townhouses connected by narrow stairways and plant-filled patios, Hostal El Anón oozes Andalusian charm. Its maze-like environment is enchanting, while its dramatic hillside location makes for sweeping vistas towards the Bay of Algeciras, Gibraltar and, on clear days, Morocco. See the full post >

Set in glorious parkland, Chilston Park is a classic country house hotel, awash with original 17th century features and antiques. The best rooms are in the main house, with others dotted in outbuildings. An excellent restaurant rounds off a comfortable, traditional retreat. See the full post >

This Grade II-listed country house hotel is set on sprawling grounds with good transport connections to Oxford and the Cotswolds. Its lively interior design comes with stylish rooms and a welcome splash of eccentricity, while 3,000 acres of estate land provide a dreamy setting. See the full post >

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