Style : A Venetian Palace blending historical frescoes and modern interiors with harmony Location : On the Grand Canal, in the very heart of La Serenissima, 35 minutes by boat from Marco Polo Airport Capacity : 24 Rooms & Suites decorated with works by artists from the 16th and 18th centuries, with views of the canal or gardens Highlights : SERANDIPIANS Network Advantages & Former residence of painter Tiepolo, the only Venetian Palace with two private gardens

Style : The combination of a designer hotel, an elegant manor house, and a vast estate with gardens and agricultural plantations Location : Not far from the centre of Funchal, the capital of Madeira, located on the island's south coast Capacity : 43 rooms in Quinta Design, 5 suites at The Manor House & 1 19th-century Villa Highlights : A vast wooded estate comprising superb gardens, a tropical plant arboretum and banana plantations

Style : Burgundy takes centre stage, with oak from Morvan, Burgundy stone, tapestries from Cluny Location : In Saulieu, Burgundy, 2.5 hours by car from Paris, Lyon and Geneva Capacity : 34 Rooms & Suites in the heart of a 3,000 m² park Highlights : Bernard Loiseau represents haute cuisine, a must-have experience for anyone wanting to understand French cooking.

Style : Uma Ubud exhales Balinese influence, but revisited in a contemporary style Location : 30 minutes' walk north of Ubud, on the island of Bali Capacity : 46 Rooms, Suites & Villas nestled in the Balinese jungle Highlights : We choose COMO for its impeccable taste, both traditional and daring style, and the quality of its wellness experts

Style : A beautiful tribute to Polynesian traditions with the omnipresence of local wood and palm trees Location : To the west of Rangiroa, in the Tuamotu Archipelago Capacity : 29 bungalows and suites on the beach or on stilts Highlights : Tikehau is one of the most beautiful coral atolls in the world, a true paradise for divers that the famous Captain Cousteau celebrated

Style : A family home with contemporary comfort and relaxed elegance Location : On the island of Dhidhoofinolhu, in Ari Atoll, 25 minutes by seaplane from Malé Capacity : 193 villas and pavilions, suspended over the water or anchored on the paradisiacal beach, some with private swimming pools Highlights : One of the few atolls in the Maldives where it is possible to observe the majestic whale shark & one of the largest spas in the archipelago

Style : A contemporary style that echoes the industrial past of the cold storage factories Location : A 5-minute drive from Puerto Natales, on the edge of the Ultima Esperanza Fjord. Capacity : 57 rooms with fjord views Highlights : Staying in an old cold storage plant dating back to 1915 is an experience in itself and an architectural feat

Style : A romantic safari camp with a chic, contemporary design inspired by the soft green hues of water lilies Location : In the heart of the Okavango Delta, south of the Moremi Private Reserve Capacity : 9 Safari tents with private pool Highlights : A private concession of over 90,500 hectares offering a mix of land and river activities

Style : The lodge features a sober tropical style, a bit like Robinson Crusoe Location : On the private island of Tsarabanjina, north-east of Nosy Be Capacity : 25 Beach Villas, all beachfront, choose from north beach or south beach Highlights : Tsarabanjina is located near the 4 Frères site, well known to divers but also to the birds that nest there

Style : A relaxed tropical atmosphere that pays homage to traditional Polynesian craftsmanship. Location : In the Tuamotu Archipelago, on the atoll of Rangiroa Capacity : 60 bungalows on the beach or on stilts Highlights : As night falls, join the Miki Miki Bar on stilts to sip a cocktail in the vibrant colours of the lagoon.