Style : An elegant setting blending colonial and oriental influences, inspired by the golden age of rail travel Location : From Singapore to the depths of the northern Malaysian jungle Capacity : 32 double cabins divided into 3 categories, all with an en-suite bathroom Highlights : The Eastern & Oriental Express offers a luxurious 3-day, 3-night discovery of Malaysia's best-kept secrets

Style : Shanti sports a colonial style with Japanese influences Location : On the south coast of the island, a 30-minute drive from Le Morne Capacity : 44 Suites & 17 Villas between ocean and gardens Highlights : Staying at Shanti means choosing an intimate hotel set in a historic site, a former sugar cane plantation

Style : A resolutely contemporary African style, whose colours echo elephants, mountains, forests and the ochre of the land Location : In the private Kimana Conservancy, near Amboseli, a 3-hour drive from Nairobi Capacity : 10 luxurious and bold suites, including 2 adjoining ones for families Highlights : In addition to night and walking safaris, the reserve offers the opportunity to observe the rare «super tuskers,» elephants with gigantic tusks

Style : A 19th-century former manor house restored as a boutique hotel with beautiful colonial and modern-inspired villas Location : In the north-central part of the island, a 30-minute drive from the ancient capital of Anuradhapura Capacity : 20 Villas with pool Highlights : The living spaces are incredibly spacious and romantic, with an absolutely superb pool and the manor house as a backdrop

Style : Chic and nomadic decor in light colours, inspired by Nabataean culture Location : Located in the desert valley of Ashar and only 25 km from Alula Airport Capacity : 47 villas, 5 royal villas and 27 tents scattered across the desert, accessible by buggy Highlights : Its exceptional location just a few kilometres from the archaeological site of Hegra, a UNESCO World Heritage site

Style : A magnificent country house, both simple and elegant, ideal for escaping the whirlwinds of the city Location : 1 hour's drive west of Paris, in the vicinity of Giverny and the Château d'Anet Capacity : 30 Rooms & 9 Suites Highlights : A splendid late 18th-century residence set in an idyllic country setting

Style : A streamlined and modernised safari style that gives pride of place to the views from the bedrooms Location : A 4-hour drive north of Johannesburg within a private concession of Marakele National Park Capacity : 15 Tents at the Safari Lodge (including 4 family tents) & 5 Suites at the Mountain Lodge Highlights : You will enjoy 21,000 hectares of private property offering breathtaking views of the Waterberg Mountains.

Style : : A legendary spot, 100% – tropical chic Location : At Pointe de Flacq, on a private peninsula near Belle Mare, on the east coast of Mauritius Capacity : 142 Rooms & Suites between ocean and lagoon Highlights : Le St Géran has built its reputation on a high-flying gastronomy and a very creative kids' club

Style : An island-chic style with a touch of bohemian-inspired retro from Ibiza Location : On the northern tip of Ibiza, in the crystal-clear bay of Cala Xarraca Capacity : 116 Rooms & Suites Highlights : A breathtaking sunset view & a spa dedicated to holistic well-being

Style : 1920s colonial elegance, inspired by the adventurous spirit of British explorers Location : On the edge of NamibRand, in the wild Hardap Region in the heart of the Namib Desert Capacity : 10 canvas suites offering a panoramic view of the desert's vastness Highlights : : One of the purest natural settings in the world: exceptional starry skies and total seclusion