Tourism on Sri Lanka’s unspoilt south coast is on the rise and luxury Asian hotel brand Anantara has been one of the first to plant its flag on the beach. Totally tropical are the only words that describe this former coconut plantation near Tangalle. See the full post >

Zanzibar International Hotel’s collection of suites is designed to whisk you off to Africa, India or Antarctica without leaving the splendour of this seaside townhouse. You’ll find novel bathrooms, English Channel sunsets and the Pier 9 restaurant at sea level. See the full post >

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This luxury boutique hotel in Hoboken, one of New Jersey’s trendiest neighbourhoods boasting the most spectacular views of Manhattan, sits on the waterfront, offering cinematic vistas over the Hudson River and easy access to the city. See the full post >

A fabulous five-star game lodge that postures on a hillside ensnared in the eastern South African bush. It boasts outstanding Big Five game viewing, rooms with private plunge pools and a non-stop proverbial conveyer belt of food. See the full post >

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This rustic retreat offers a slice of Colombian paradise, with six bungalows set over sand and a private beach with views down Colombia’s rugged coastline. Tucked in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, it’s an ideal base from which to explore Ciudad Perdida, Colombia’s ‘lost city’. See the full post >

This design hotel’s eclectic style is inspired by Los Angeles’s East Hollywood neighbourhood. The intimate hideaway, set above a buzzy wine bar, offers five suites that combine 20th-century retro glamour with contemporary comforts, savvy service and little luxuries. See the full post >

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