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A nature-inspired spa, organic meals, garden walks and sea turtle conservation are part of a stay at this pioneering labour-of-love eco-resort, set in 22 acres of lushness at the foot of Morne Trois Pitons in southeast Dominica, where the Rosalie River meets the Atlantic. See the full post >

A coconut tree-studded home from home in a prime position on Kenya’s finest beach. With friendly staff, cosy but not cramped, modern boutique AfroChic is a superior alternative to the mammoth hotels elsewhere on the coast. See the full post >

In a metropolis well versed in excess, Dubai’s Ritz-Carlton delivers luxury with elegant restraint. Despite its bounty of rooms, suites, swimming pools, restaurants and bars, the air here is intimate and discreet; a lush, tranquil retreat from the hyperactive sprawl surrounding it. See the full post >

Facing the Caribbean Sea and set in the ramparts of a military fort is the historic Fort Young Hotel. With a dive centre, spa, business centre and kids’ club, it has wide appeal, and its sea-view Palisades restaurant and Warner’s Bar are local favourites too. See the full post >

This five-star beachfront hotel and celebrity haven (previous guests range from former presidents Nelson Mandela and Jacques Chirac to Phil Collins and Michael Schumacher) offers an intimate island retreat, with spacious suite rooms, attentive service and an atmospheric bar. See the full post >

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This triangular sandstone building, shaped like a diminutive Flatiron, was once the home of Australia’s oldest existing newspaper – but the only thing hot off the press today is this five-star hotel’s $12m face lift. See the full post >

High on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea, this eco-hideaway of treehouse-style villas and bungalows is one of Dominica’s most luxurious resorts. Think beach views, outdoor decks, sunset sails, seafood barbecues and lush gardens; this is the ultimate spot for privacy, romance or relaxation. See the full post >