A boutique Agra getaway at Ekaa Villa
— by Udit Hooda
A desert dune stay at Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch
— by Angela Carstens
A dose of the aristocratic good life at Oberoi Wildflower Hall
— by Sunit Mikhija
A family affair on Philipkutty's farm
— by Philip Mathew
A Goan villa getaway at Ahilya by the Sea
— by Durgesh Chaddha
A haveli-style hotel with royal flair
— by Kunwar Adhiraj Sing Shahpura
A luxury safari getaway at Ongava Game Lodge
— by Sanel Kruger
A peaceful escape to Abe’s Farm
— by Bryan Ocampo
A rural retreat at Sariska Safari Lodge
— by Jitender Sharma
A serene luxe hideaway on the Izu Peninsula
— by Kiyofumi Machida
A sustainable stay in an ancient village near Lijiang
— by Malcolm Holcroft
A taste of Jodhpur's heritage at The Rohet House
— by Avijit Singh
A touch of royal splendour at Taj Nadesar Palace
— by Amit Tandon
A warm family welcome and a slice of quintessential Africa at Three Tree Hill Lodge
— by Cheryl Blackburn
A warm welcome and service guaranteed at the Pepperclub
— by Efi Ella
African glamping at Loisaba Star Beds
— by Liz Harper
Amorita Resort: a clifftop sanctuary on Bohol Island
— by Leeds Trompeta
An African wildlife experience at Okonjima Bushcamp
— by Tristan Boehme
An interlude of African history: The Victoria Falls Hotel
— by Temba Maripakuenda
An Out of Africa experience at Onguma Tented Camp
— by Garry Roberts
Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort: the epitome of island life
— by Lourenco Zivaine
Arusha Coffee Lodge: a plantation getaway
— by Hazel Gumpo
Baraza Resort and Spa: Sultan-era opulence
— by Nathalie Raguz Fusillo
Barefoot at Havelock: the sustainable beach-side jungle resort
— by Samit Sawhny
Be at one with nature at eco-resort Cabo Serai
— by Trupti Wesley
Big cats and wild dogs at Camp Moremi
— by Sue Ricketts
Bomani Tented Lodge: a synergy of community, environment and awesome wildlife
— by Mark Butcher
Breezes Beach Club and Spa: a slice of pure Zanzibar
— by Nathalie Raguz Fusillo
BrijRama Palace Hotel: the palace on the River Ganges
— by Rajeev Kumar
By The Riverside: a tiny hideaway wrapped in the wilderness
— by Pravin Shanmughanandam
Camp Xakanaxa: a traditional tented camp in the heart of the Moremi Game Reserve
— by Harrison Mangwegape
Cardamom farms and strawberry soufflés at Windermere Estate
— by Dr Simon John
Celebrate Africa's wildlife and culture at Jock Safari Lodge
— by Philemon Mhlanga
Check out the steamy goings on at the artsy Turbine Hotel
— by Rudi Wagenaar
Chobe Game Lodge: where Elizabeth Taylor married Richard Burton
— by Florence Kagiso
Chobe Savanna Lodge: the Namibian camp run by a former flying doctor
— by Sue Ricketts
Claridges: where luxury reigns supreme
— by Vikram Aditya Singh
Coconut Lagoon: a local idyll on the shores of Lake Vembanad
— by Samboo G
Coffee tours, horse-riding and game drives at The Manor
— by Altus Do Toit
Colonial charm in a sprawling city garden at Taj West End
— by Shavir Bacha
Connecting to the community at Singinawa Jungle Lodge
— by Deepankar Mukherjee
Connection and community at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
— by Dries Lloyd
Contemporary flair meets heritage style at Palais de Mahé
— by Dinu Ramakrishnan
Crater rim views at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
— by Herman Mayunga
Dera Mandawa, Jaipur’s top heritage homestay
— by Thakur Durga Singh
Diamonds Dream of Africa: sustainability behind the fabulous suites
— by Alexander Zissimatos
Eco-friendly Andaman luxury at Taj Exotica
— by Ashish Dattani
Eco-friendly Mauritian luxury at Sunrise Attitude
— by Kevin Govinden
Elegant Desert Camp: an eco-oasis in the Namib Desert
— by Justine Nuxas
Elephants and Kilimanjaro views: Tortilis Camp Amboseli
— by Hein Prinsloo
Elewana Serengeti Migration Camp: a step into the wild
— by Alex Kanunga
Enjoy Kilimanjaro views at Voyager Ziwani
— by Stephen Lekatoo
Enjoy rare fynbos and migrating whales at Grootbos reserve
— by Jono Durham
Enjoy views of the plain from your bath at Somalisa Camp
— by Dophas Tshaba
Enjoy views of the Zambezi from your tented suite at Nyamatusi
— by Joyce Siyawareva
Escape to the desert at Sossusvlei Lodge
— by Christelle du Toit
Evolve Back, Coorg: coffee and spice and all things nice
— by Thomas Ramapuram
Evolve Back, Hampi: reimagining a prosperous kingdom
— by Thomas Ramapuram
Experience the romance of Africa at Ukhozi Lodge, Kariega Game Reserve
— by Rosie Rickards
Family-friendly safaris at Kariega Game Reserve's Main Lodge
— by Dave Mariba
Farming with purpose at Boschendal
— by Tamara Patel
Fish River Lodge, on the Edge of Eternity
— by Zanelle Zaayman
Fort-side luxury at RAAS Jodhpur
— by Sheikh I Rahaman
Forte Kochi: a history unravelled
— by Sajeesh N
Fugitives' Drift: where the battles of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift come to life
— by Nicky Rattray
Fundu Lagoon: the Robinson Crusoe resort on Pemba Island
— by Alex and Marcus Lewis
G&Ts, afternoon tea and a slice of nostalgia at Ooty's Taj Savoy
— by Khyati Umrao
Gajóen Tokyo: the hotel that thinks it’s a gallery
— by Claire Ross
Garden Court Victoria Junction: Green Point's urban chic destination
— by Nabila Cassim
Getting into hot water in a Yudanaka inn
— by Malcolm Holcroft
Gibb’s Farm: stay in a Secret Garden cottage
— by Sally Cooper
Gion Yoshi-Ima: a Kyoto hideaway with a sense of history
— by Ms Makishima
Glenburn Penthouse: a delicate dance of culture and design
— by Husna-Tara Prakash
Glenburn Tea Estate: How a love story fashioned one of the world’s best hotels
— by Husna-Tara Prakash
Go on safari from your starbed at Victoria Falls River Lodge
— by Roddy Meiring
Gold Zanzibar Beach House and Spa: a tropical beach paradise
— by Attilio Azzola
Gorilla treks and volcano views at Wilderness Sabyinyo
— by Natasha and Nico
Gorilla's Nest: a treehouse retreat in Rwanda’s gorilla country
— by Theunie Marais
Gratitude: a charming home from home in a tranquil corner of Pondicherry
— by Sid Saikia
Hear hippos graze beneath your suite at Camp Okavango
— by Sue Ricketts
Hemingways Nairobi: a haven in the heart of the capital
— by Richard Kimenyi
Hemingways Watamu: the boutique beach hotel in a UNESCO reserve
— by Victor Muthama
Heritage Madurai: a leafy oasis with a rich history
— by Gopakumar M
Hilltop views and wildlife galore at Loisaba Tented Camp
— by Hein Prinsloo
Hog Hollow Country Lodge: turn off the Garden Route for a little piece of heaven
— by Andy Fermor
Home from home at the Colonel’s Retreat
— by Arun Khanna
Hotel Luna: the museum hotel in historic Vigan
— by Jonas King C. Zamora
Hotel Niwa: the secret Tokyo garden retreat
— by Satoshi Ebinuma
Hoysala Village Resort: where time stands still
— by K Raveendra Alva
Ikaki Niwas: a haveli-style hotel with a family touch
— by Jaideo Rathore
In harmony with nature at Ruzizi Tented Lodge
— by Ian Munyankindi
In royal residence at Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace
— by Manu Sharma
Intimate and private safaris at Little Garonga
— by Bernie Smith
Jalakara: a boutique villa hotel on Havelock Island
— by Marko Hill
Jungle House: your fairytale cottage in the Shimla hills
— by Karan Singh
Kanaan Desert Retreat: nature, luxury and conservation
— by Zané and Francois Du Plessis
Kanonkop House: a lagoon retreat in Knysna
— by Liesl Rentzke
Kids on Safari at Shamwari Riverdene Family Lodge
— by Rozelle de Wet
Kinondo Kwetu: the Swahili-style boutique beach resort
— by Daniel Heatly
Kirawira Serena Camp: a touch of Edwardian-chic
— by Daniel Mkina
Kolkata’s Grande Dame
— by Mr Mayan Dhawan
Kurayado Iroha: the inn with a World Heritage view
— by Makoto Yamaguchi
Lagen Island: the resort surrounded by a forest sanctuary
— by Rae Hewlett
Lairds Lodge: a Cape Dutch homestead offering a heart-felt welcome
— by Bee Bee Bhebhe
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge: Maasai-inspired, lake-view luxury
— by Charles Kisaka
Lanzerac Hotel & Spa: fine wines, pampering and old-world charm
— by Fundi Ziqubu
Lebua Lucknow: your heritage home
— by Kalpesh Agarwal
Lelapa by Madikwe Safari Lodge: where kids enjoy their very own game drives
— by Jarrod Cross
Lemala Nanyukie Lodge: big cats and Serengeti safaris
— by Rebecca Phillips
Lemala Ndutu Camp: a front-row seat for the Great Migration
— by Ebenezer Msechu
Little Governors' Camp: a wildlife experience like no other
— by Jessica Savage
Live like the guest of a Maharaja at the Metropole
— by Suman Nanaiah
Loldia House: the colonial farmhouse overlooking Lake Naivasha
— by Keith Mwenesi
Look for wildlife from your private plunge pool at Shamwari’s Sindile Safari Lodge
— by Kalelani Ranwashe
Maasai Mara magic at Elewana Sand River
— by Liz Harper
Machangulo Beach Lodge: a little piece of paradise
— by Sifisso Hobjane
MalaMala: A community owned camp with unfiltered wildlife
— by Vusi Mpandza
Mango House: your luxury Seychelles beach home
— by Sasha Tyas
Mara Bushtops: the Maasai Mara’s five-star tented spa camp
— by Lawrence Abura
Marari Beach: Kerala’s best kept secret
— by Johny Tom
Mayfair Gangtok: hedonism in the hills
— by Ravi Mohapatra
Mayfair Kalimpong: a Hollywood hideaway
— by Ravi Mohapatra
Miniloc Island: a beach lover's paradise
— by Rae Hewlett
Mokuti Etosha, an expansive hotel with a design edge
— by Nadine Kruger
Mont Rochelle: the Winelands’ most romantic spot
— by James Basson
Mount Nelson: lose yourself in an oasis in the lee of Table Mountain
— by Gabriella Palmer Bolton
Mowani Mountain Camp: a Damaraland wilderness retreat
— by Stefan Horsthemke
Mpingo Ridge Lodge: enjoy show-stopping Tarangire views
— by Rebecca Phillips
Mu Cang Chai: an ecolodge among rice terraces
— by Phuong DO
Mugie House: stay on a luxury Kenyan ranch
— by Maria Dodds
Ngorongoro Tented Camp: crater safaris and Maasai culture
— by Steven James
Noku Kyoto: contemporary living at the heart of Japan's ancient capital
— by Keren Miers
Nostalgia brooding on the harbour at Brunton Boatyard
— by Poonam Singh Veliath
Nostalgic safari experience at MCH Private Tented Camp
— by Bernie Smith
Oberoi Amarvilas: a window onto the Taj Mahal
— by Sunil Sharma
Oberoi Cecil: a viceregal revival among the cedar trees
— by Manav Gopal Mathur
Oberoi Rajvilas: an emblem of Rajasthani culture
— by Vishal Virmani
Off-the-chart exclusivity at Dithaba by Madikwe Safari Lodge
— by Jarrod Cross
Okonjima Plains Camp: the cattle farm turned conservation success story
— by Tristan Boehme
Oldeani Mountain Lodge: luxury in the heart of Ngorongoro
— by Julius Kariuki
Oyado Koto no Yume: a traditional ryokan in Takayama
— by Ms Akira
Pangulasian Island: the luxury hideaway
— by Rae Hewlett
Paradise Cove: a romantic Mauritian getaway
— by Christian Braeu
Pench Tree Lodge: India’s wild tree houses
— by Amit Mukherjee
Porini Amboseli Camp, a slice of true wilderness
— by Mohanjeet Brar
Porini Rhino Camp: stay in a tented camp surrounded by rhinos
— by Mohanjeet Brar
Premkunj: a boutique homestay in the Udaipur hills
— by Bhupendra Singh
Raj-era luxury at the Maiden’s Hotel
— by Puneet Kapoor
Ranjit Svaasa: a historic family haveli in Amritsar
— by Abhimanyu Mehra
Relax in the Namibian bush at Onguma Forest Camp
— by Garry Roberts
Relax, reset and rejuvenate at Summerfields Rose Retreat & Spa
— by Sean Ward
Relive Udaipur’s royal past from The Oberoi Udaivilas
— by Mr. Ankush Mahajan
Roving Bushtops: Africa’s only mobile tented camp
— by Philip Mbeke
Safari and beach from River Lodge at Kariega Game Reserve
— by Cedric Sandi
Safari splendour at Governors’ Il Moran
— by Philip McLellan
Samode Haveli: a royal abode
— by Yugdeep Singh
Samode Safari Lodge: a homage to the tribes of Bandhavgarh
— by Yugdeep Singh
Sarova Mara Game Camp: Maasai family fun
— by Nicholas Maina
Savour Maasai Mara sundowners from your own hot tub at Mara Bushtops
— by Lawrence Abura
Savute Elephant Lodge: where the wildlife comes to you
— by Cindy Boshoff
See Botswana's biggest zebra migration from Leroo La Tau
— by Sue Ricketts
See herds of elephant without moving an inch from the pool at aha Thakadu River Camp
— by Patience Matlapeng
See the spray of Victoria Falls from your terrace at Ilala Lodge
— by Jane Msamba
Serena Mivumo River Lodge: the boutique waterside retreat
— by Simon Magaigwa
Serengeti Bushtops: your five-star safari camp
— by Pantaleo Mghanga
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge: the traditional African-style safari lodge
— by Vincent Matei
Serengeti views at Mara Engai Lodge
— by Janine Anjarwalla
Shipwreck Lodge: an eco-escape on the Skeleton Coast
— by Immanuel Mbwale
Silhouette Island’s only resort, The Hilton Labriz
— by Thomas Porter
Singinawa Jungle Lodge: where the tigers roam
— by Deepankar Mukherjee
Sleep under the stars at Loisaba Star Beds
— by Mohamed Iribo
Spend a night on the Dream Cruiser
— by Garry Roberts
Spice Coast Cruises: A glimpse into Lake Vembanad’s life on the water
— by Joby Joseph
Spice Village: Eden found in Thekkady
— by Harikrishnan R
Spot the Maasai Mara’s big cats at Porini Lion Camp
— by Mohanjeet Brar
Starlight-white sand and Arabian nights at LUX* Marijani
— by Rose Kihiyo
Starry skies and desert wildlife at Kwessi Dunes
— by Ally Karaerua
Stay among the treetops in Tarangire
— by Sabore Laizer
Stay at a Tonkinese village resort
— by Phuong DO
Stay at aha Makalali to see wildlife from all angles
— by Hanlie Lombard
Stay at Governors’, the Maasai Mara’s original tented camp
— by Harrison Nampaso
Stay at Haveli Dharampura, a family-run heritage hotel
— by Vidyun Goel
Stay at Judge’s Court, a country manor in the Himalayan foothills
— by Vijai Lal
Stay at The Robertson Small Hotel, a historic Victorian manor
— by June Bouwer
Stay at the Taj Mahal Palace, a Mumbai institution
— by Sumukh Mishra
Stay in an authentic Japanese ryokan at Hoshokaku, Takayama
— by Katsuyoshi Dentani
Stay in the world’s whale-watching capital at Abalone Guest Lodge
— by Dijana Smal
Susukinohara Ichinoyu, a hot-spring hideaway in Hakone
— by Hirofumi Chiba and Masaki Nakano
Svatma: a serene and cultured bolthole in historic Tanjore
— by Vaibhav Pai
Sweetwaters Serena Camp: where conservation meets compelling safari
— by Dan Chahenza
Taj Connemara: a charmingly elegant window into the past
— by Vinay Manohar
Taj Exotica, a palm-scored Goan escape
— by Manav Malhotra
Taj Falaknuma Palace: A lavish welcome that sets the bar high
— by Shilpa Rameja
Taj Fateh Prakash Palace: Udaipur’s royal hotel
— by Shraddha Gupta
Taj Fort Aguada: a Goan classic
— by Mr Karaan Kapoor
Taj Green Cove: a Balinese-inspired getaway
— by Kumar Amrendra
Taj Swarna: The city hotel with a hydroponic heart
Tawi: the Amboseli eco-lodge
— by Daniel Heatly
Tea plantation views and chimpanzee treks at Nyungwe House
— by Dee Paulse
Tented luxury at Garonga Safari Camp
— by Josia Sibuyi
Tented luxury at Settlers Drift, Kariega Game Reserve
— by Zamu Nonyati
Thanda Tented Camp: where you can immerse yourself in the bush
— by Pierre Vivien Delvaux
The Aiyana Resort: a romantic escape
— by Philippe Dupont
The cool factor of Cape Cadogan
— by Jisca Johansen
The Coral Tree: your colourful Agra homestay
— by Vandna and Gopal Singh
The Elephant Bedroom Camp
— by Carmen Gomez
The Elgin Mount Pandim, Pelling: a royal retreat in the Himalayas
— by Mr. B.R. Oberoi
The Elgin, Darjeeling: high tea and old-world charm
— by Mr. B.R. Oberoi
The five-star Boracay resort
— by Dave Junker
The five-star hotel overlooking a Zen Buddhist monastery
— by Phuong DO
The Great Wall retreat at Mutianyu
— by Jim Spear
The Henry Hotel: a boutique oasis in the heart of Manila
— by Hanky Lee
The hotel where you can order Nobu for room service
— by Luvo Ntezo
The Imperial: A dip into Delhi's history
— by Bhuvnesh Kaul
The Lodge at Wah: a Himalayan, family-run tea estate
— by Upasana Prakash
The luxury Finch Hattons safari experience
— by Lakshmi Moolraj
The Maasai Mara spa with wildlife views, Mara Bushtops
— by Lawrence Abura
The Majlis: passion fruit mojitos and a laidback mindset
— by Nilma Shah
The Manor at Ngorongoro: farm-style chic on a coffee estate
— by Altus Do Toit
The Oberoi Mauritius: paradise on sunset shores
— by Dhiren Pereira
The Oyster Box: coastal charm, blissful views and a celebrity cat
— by Roberto Rosa
The Palm River Hotel: A slice of serenity near Victoria Falls
— by Martijn van Leent
The Plettenberg: the ultimate South African seaside escape
— by Martina Barth
The Radisson Hotel Goa Candolim: A residential hotspot
— by Rajesh Radhakrishnan
The Rajbari Bawali: a passion project of 10 years in the making
— by Mr Ajay Rawla
The Residence Zanzibar: your private pool villa paradise
— by Bagus Paramarta
The resilient romance of Taj Lake Palace
— by Arun Devpura
The Sarai at Toria: the art of easy-going exploration
— by Dr Raghu Chundawat and Joanna Van Gruisen
The Silo hotel: a celebration of art, architecture and design
— by Irene Boaventura
The Strand Hotel Swakopmund: your oceanside retreat
— by Ivan E. Kasozi
The Victoria & Alfred Hotel: stay at the heart of Cape Town's historic waterfront
— by Andy Nold
The Winchester: Cape Town’s grande dame
— by Michael Liffmann
Three dimensional safaris at Eagle Island Lodge
— by Cindy Boshoff
Tigers on the doorstep at The Serai Bandipur
— by Ayan Paul
Tilar Siro: a diver’s paradise in the Andaman Islands
— by Anil Kumar
Tokyu Hotel: the modern face of Kanazawa hospitality
— by Zhi Yang
Total forest immersion at Pench Jungle Camp
— by Rajnish Pradhan
Trident Gurgaon, a Delhi oasis
— by Sunil Sharma
Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa: views from mountain to sea, sunrise to sunset
— by Juan Wolmarans
Unbeatable glamour on Rovos Rail
— by Tiffany Vos-Thane
Uncomplicated luxury at Lemala Ewanjan
— by James Haigh
Unwind with your toes in the sand at Taj Fisherman’s Cove
— by Ayan Paul
Views and Edwardian elegance at Shamwari’s Long Lee Manor
— by Lize-Mari Dykema
Visalam: a Chettiar mansion turned chic, sustainable bolthole
— by Febin Thomas
Waqoo Shitaderamachi: the Osaka temple-style lodging with cosy beds
— by Mr Hirai
Watch elephants paddle in Lake Kariba at Bumi Hills Safari Lodge
— by Simba Nyabereka
Wellness by the sea at Niraamaya Retreats Surya Samudra
— by Ashok Sukumaran
Wild and wonderful Bandhav Vilas
— by Jitender Sharma
Wildlife conservation in action at Anderssons at Ongava
— by Ralph Ivo Dantu
Wildlife encounters and stylish villas at Karula, Kapama Private Game Reserve
— by Ian de Weerd
Wildlife watching from your private plunge pool at Tinga Lodge, Lion Sands Game Reserve
— by Cathrine Vosloo
World-class golf and white-sand beaches at Constance Lemuria
— by Bruno Le Gac
Xugana Island Lodge: a haven in the heart of the Okavango Delta
— by Collen Molefe
Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas and Spa: a boutique, kite surfing paradise
— by Natalia Niznik
Zulu culture at the heart of Thanda Safari Lodge
— by Pierre Vivien Delvaux
Zuri Zanzibar Hotel and Resort: an eco-friendly oasis by the Indian Ocean
— by Petr Kratochvíl
