Life is full of difficult decisions. To the beach or the private pool? Buckwheat or goose down pillows? Hot stone massage or seaweed wrap? Tough calls at our most exclusive, luxurious hotels.

Yes they do exist: fabulous grown-up hotels that are perfect for adults and children alike. Sublime beaches, endless activities, first class food and excellent kids clubs come as standard at our pick of the best luxury hotels for holidays with children.

Craving the ultimate Robinson Crusoe fantasy? Aching to escape? (and we mean really escape). Look no further. Leave the outside world behind. Splendid isolation doesn't get much better than this with our pick of the world's most secluded luxury hotels.

Gold and marble this is not... From the coast of Africa to Colombia's unspoilt Tayrona National Park, we've rounded up our favourite hotels that exude rustic charm, character and sylisth simplicity: here barefoot luxury is the overriding priority.

Pure relaxation. Simple to reach. Breathtaking hotels, direct flights, respectable flight times, the easiest of transfers. Sometimes we just want to stop and relax: with our round-up of easy-to-reach luxury hotels, we hope to make choosing your holiday even easier too.

Welcome to the exquisite privacy of villa living. Balmy temperatures, blissful locations, chefs to cook for you, butlers to wait on you. Meal times you set. Formalities discarded. A home from home, only better. From Brazil to Mexico, the Caribbean to Italy, here are some of our favourite luxury villas.