Style : The island plays the card of relaxation and the tropical, with plenty of spaces of freedom and untouched nature Location : Located 95 km north of Mahé, the island is accessible via a 30-minute flight Capacity : 25 Cottages & Villas Highlights : Denis, it is a splendid coral island and also a vast conservation project and local skills initiative

Style : A contemporary "arty" style where colours and patterns flood living spaces with light Location : In the bustling SoHo district between Prince and Spring Street, New York Capacity : 86 Rooms & Suites spread over 11 floors Highlights : Kit Kemp designs

Style : A discreet, luxurious tropical tented camp, designed for elegant immersion in the heart of the jungle Location : In the heart of Arenal, surrounded by jungle, with a direct view of the volcano Capacity : 29 Tents, 6 Family Tents and 2 Residences Highlights : Private thermal pools and spectacular panoramas of the jungle and volcano

Style : A contemporary lodge, livened up by a selection of handcrafted objects in beige and chocolate colours. Location : A 5-hour drive south-west of Kigali, in the Nyungwe Forest Capacity : 22 Rooms & Suites Highlights : An exceptional lodge on the doorstep of one of Africa's best-preserved forests

Style : A chic 1920s colonial atmosphere with subtle modern touches Location : In the heart of the Okavango Delta, within a private concession of 180,000 ha Capacity : 6 Tents with a small private pool and copper bathtub on the terrace Highlights : Abu has built its reputation around elephants that are closely studied and with which guests can interact

Style : An eco-chic lodge perched between the tropical jungle and the Caribbean Sea Location : In Barahona, on the southwest coast of the Dominican Republic Capacity : 12 Rooms & Suites with a chic tropical atmosphere offering sea or Rio Sito views Highlights : A fresh, organic, and local restoration & a jungle spa where you can enjoy a massage session by the river

Style : Warm, natural tones and sleek decor with oriental touches, set against a desert backdrop Location : In the province of Medina, in the heart of a canyon in the Ashar Valley Capacity : 96 eco-designed villas to blend into the magical desert environment Highlights : Its dream location in the heart of Ashar Valley with breathtaking views of the canyon

Style : No two rooms are alike; their style is arty-ethnic Location : In the heart of Lilongwe, in the northern suburbs Capacity : 9 Bedrooms & 20 Apartments Highlights : Latitude 13 is more than a hotel; it’s a buzzing showcase of the craftsmanship of a selection of Malawian artisans

Style : A splendid villa, imagined by talented Zimbabwean designers in an African and contemporary style Location : On the banks of the Zambezi River, less than a 45-minute drive west of Victoria Falls Capacity : Private Villa comprising 4 Suites Highlights : Matetsi is an owner's villa, a refined and intimate property, far removed from the hustle and bustle that animates the surrounds of Victoria Falls

Style : The atmosphere of the fort is decidedly Oriental, and more specifically Indian. Location : In the 20,000 ha private Onguma Reserve, to the east of Etosha National Park Capacity : 13 comfortable and opulent suites Highlights : The fort is a unique construction of its kind in Namibia, evoking a reinterpretation of the Jaisalmer fort in Rajasthan.