1 } The Allure of Africa

Off Mozambique's sun-drenched coast lies Bazaruto Island, and the Indigo Bay Island Resort and Spa. Discovered by Portuguese traders, Bazaruto Island mixes traces of that seafaring culture with the African feel of the Resort's wooden, thatched and reed covered villas and chalets. Guests can dive along 2,500 kms of unexplored coral reefs, fish, water ski, snorkel or simply loll on some of the world's most beautiful beaches.

2 } Urban Sophistication

For a completely different African experience, the five-star 12 Apostles Hotel on the outskirts of Cape Town, blends urban sophistication with sea breezes. Recently named the Leading Spa Resort in Africa, it lies between the 12 Apostles Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by Table Mountain National Park's wilderness trails. Explore a cosmopolitan city or picnic in the African wilds – the choice is yours.

3 } Romancing the Wild

Nature is never nearer than at Clayoquot Wilderness Resort & Spa, near the seaside village of Tofino, British Columbia. Combining rugged wilderness with the comforts of well-appointed lodges and luxury tents, the resort features propane lights and woodstoves, wood-fired hot tubs and gourmet, organic cuisine to warm hearts and stomachs after days spent hiking, watching eagles soar and listening to the call of the loon.

4 } Revel on the Riviera

Sheltered by the Alps and lapped by the Mediterranean Sea, the French Riviera is warmly inviting even during the coldest months. The Hotel Royal Riviera, in the seaside town of Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, was once the gathering place for royalty and French aristocrats. The upscale boutique hideaway offers not only fine amenities, but most rooms offer views of the azure Mediterranean or the magnificent southern gardens. Its proximity to the elegant chic of nearby Monaco and the romance of Nice makes this the ideal place to revel on the Riviera.

5 } Budapest's Best

Built in 1894, Budapest's New York Palace is a landmark Boscolo Luxury Hotel that houses the “most beautiful café in the world” where Europe's intellectual elite – famous writers, actors, musicians and film makers would gather. The palace is now famed for its eclectic design mix of contemporary and Italian renaissance styles and opulent furnishings, glistening marble, rich textiles and extraordinary amenities that include a Turkish bath in the grand spa.

6 } The View From Above

Mezzatorre Resort & Spa in Ischia, Italy, a member of the Leading Small Hotels of the World, perches on a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The outdoor beauty glimpsed from Jacuzzis on private terraces competes with the indoor elegance of rich textiles and hand-cut wall and floor tiles. Many guests come to visit the resort's Spa, famous for its thermal pools, volcanic mud and therapeutic treatments, followed by a venture into the seven hectare pine wood island sanctuary that surrounds the hotel.

7 } Bora Bora's Best

Imagine waking to the soft sounds of a canoe paddling to your over-water bungalow, bearing a breakfast of fresh tropical fruits, steaming coffee and decadent pastries. Days begin that way at the Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa and get even better from there. A place of firsts - the first over water check-in, first airport transfer via yacht, largest infinity pool, first full treatment spa on Bora Bora - this exquisite hotel boasts a silky sand beach, art gallery, shark and ray feeding excursions and much more.

8 } Live Like a Maharaja

Rajasthan, India's royal playground that spawned legendary tales of love, makes the perfect backdrop for a romantic honeymoon. A stay at Jaipur's Rambagh Palace, once the residence of the Maharaja and now considered ‘the jewel in the crown of the authentic palaces of the Taj in India' provides a taste of luxury once reserved for kings. Brimming with antiques, paintings and tapestries, the elegant Palace is sprawled over 47 acres of lush gardens and located near the walled “Pink City” and Jaipur's unique shopping bazaars.

9 } Infinite Luxury

At Jade Mountain, you do not check into your room; you check into your ‘sanctuary'. Organically designed, using indigenous materials to create a seamless transition with nature, Jade Mountain is an architectural spectacle. The white sand beaches, the stunning views of St. Lucia's Piti and Gros Piton mountains from an open 4th wall in every sanctuary, private infinity pools and chromatherapy whirlpool tubs are just some of the pleasures that ensure you'll never want to leave this piece of paradise.

10 } Mexican Magic

Tucked within lush, tropical gardens and gentle waterfalls, The Tides Zihuatanejo feels like the private hideaway of the rich and famous. Recently named “Most Outstanding Hotel” by Condé Nast Johansens, and listed on Travel & Leisure's Top 500,the resort boasts elegant, adobe-inspired casitas and villas with ocean and jungle views and the pristine white sand beaches of Playa La Ropa. For the ultimate romantic experience, one couple per night is escorted by canoe to a private island on the resort's lagoon to enjoy dinner surrounded by candles and torches set in the lush foliage. Guests staying in premium suites can avail themselves to exclusive VIP Mayordomo Service; a team trained by the founder of the ‘Guild of Professional English Butlers'.