Style A modern, clean style that gives pride of place to nature with large bay windows. Location Just a 2-hour drive from Cape Town, and 40 minutes south of the coastal town of Hermanus Capacity 27 Suites (Forest Lodge or Garden Lodge) & 2 Villas (4 or 6 Suites) Highlights Grootbos is a splendid private ecological reserve situated halfway between the sea, forest, and mountains.

Style The interiors evoke the estancia's rich past, they are presented in a romantic, classic style. Location A 15-minute drive from Salta, in northwestern Argentina Capacity 14 Rooms & Suites in the estancia or in outbuildings Highlights Discover the life of an Argentinian estancia in the Province of Salta with the "French touch" of the owners

Style An artists' residence with a bohemian and poetic spirit, a condensation of Roman dolce vita. Location In the authentic and lively district of Monti, ideally located in the heart of Rome Capacity 36 colourful, meticulously decorated Rooms & Suites, conveying the creativity of an artist's life Highlights A Roman-style spa with city views, a rooftop cocktail bar, a gourmet restaurant with a terrace.

Style The riad has four courtyards, each with its own distinct atmosphere: traditional, Andalusian, baroque, and contemporary. Location Within the ramparts, near the historic monuments of the Fes Medina Capacity : 30 Rooms & Suites Highlights Le Riad Fès invites you to journey back in time to discover the splendours of the past in an Arabian Nights atmosphere.

Style The hotel is decisively modernist while employing noble local materials such as wood and thatch. Location On the Gaafu Alilfu atoll, a 1-hour domestic flight from Malé then a 30-minute speedboat ride. Capacity 50 villas, 14 of which are on stilts and 36 on the beach Highlights The Park Hyatt is a "signature" hotel of the architect Soo Chan, who designed it with respect for its original environment.

Style A fishing village on a fortified islet, enhanced by the former Villa of Queen Maria of Yugoslavia on the mainland. Location On the fortified island of Sveti Stefan, to the southwest of the capital Podgorica, 40 minutes from Tivat airport Capacity 51 rooms in the island village & an 19th-century villa on the coast with 8 suites Highlights 3 superb beaches, an Aman Spa & gourmet dining with sea views

Style Entirely restored, the hotel's style is a masterful balance between tradition and modernity, with nature taking centre stage. Location South-west of Kyoto, on the banks of the Oi River, it is accessible only by private boat from Arashiyama. Capacity 25 rooms spread across several buildings, lulled by the song of the river Highlights The 15-minute journey by private boat to reach the hotel acts as a temporal buffer that fosters wonder upon your arrival.

Style Tinged with orange hues, the decor elegantly blends modernity and tradition. Location On the white sand beach of Temae on the island of Moorea in the heart of the Society Archipelago Capacity 110 overwater bungalows, beachfront or garden-side, and 1 private villa. Highlights Its breathtaking panoramic view of Tahiti's green silhouette

Style A Design Hotels property mixing tradition and modernity Location On the beach of Vourvourou, in the Sithonia peninsula in the Halkidiki region, in northern Greece and 120km from Thessaloniki Capacity 80 Rooms combining contemporary design and traditional Greek elements Highlights The "barefoot luxury" concept, which invites you to experience luxury and elegance in a relaxed way

Style A Relais & Châteaux property combining a 17th-century manor house and a contemporary designer space Location Facing the island of Batz, in the heart of Roscoff, in Finistère Capacity 34 rooms spread between the manor and the contemporary Batz wing Highlights A Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant & a marine spa