The only high quality accommodation in beautiful Tayrona National Park, Ecohabs combines a stunning setting with rustic but very comfortable rooms. With simply spectacular views down to the turquoise sea and across the rainforest, Ecohabs is an idyllic and intimate escape in a magical location.

Azura is a luxury boutique eco-retreat built entirely by hand by the local community on unspoilt Benguerra Island. A wonderful combination of pampering, conservation and barefoot escapism.

When Wilbert Das, creative director of Italian fashion label Diesel, opened Casa Uxua, it’s safe to say we were pretty excited.

A rustic fusion of luxury, style, romance and fantasy at this desert island hideaway. Enchanting and unique, Fundu Lagoon is shabby chic down to the ground.

Barefoot and care-free: Laluna Grenada is a place where you can totally let go. Thanks to its secluded island setting, and limited number of guests, it provides an intimate and laid-back alternative to larger Caribbean resorts.

Set on a rocky outcrop and with views of a dramatic beach and lagoon, Matemwe Bungalows has evolved over the years into an elegant and discreet hotel.

An understated and luxurious Maldivian resort set in the most sublime location – blue sea, white sandy beach and pristine jungle. Soneva Fushi is a real Robinson Crusoe experience, where the expression ‘no news, no shoes’ best describes the island’s relaxed ethos.

Winding stone pathways lead from colourful private cottages through jungle gardens to spectacular azure waters. Located in western Jamaica on a volcanic cliffside with a labyrinth of grottos carved in to the cliffs, The Caves is a unique romantic getaway.

Those seeking the unspoilt peace and tranquility of Zanzibar 40 years ago need look no further than The Tides Lodge. On a long sweep of quiet beach near the gently crumbling town of Pangani, The Tides whispers of a long ago Africa.

Relax and unwind at this remote and exclusive island hideaway. With just a handful of rustic, private cottages and no clocks or TVs, The Funzi Keys is the epitome of barefoot luxury; the perfect place to escape from the outside world.

The Kenyan coast has long been lacking a perfect little family beach hotel. Kinondo Kwetu fits this niche perfectly. Small enough to keep the sense of intimacy and personal hosting that the Kenyans are famed for, but offering plenty to keep children of all generations entertained. It’s an ideal stop for anyone who wants a glorious beach, a peaceful setting, and a friendly atmosphere.

Ever dreamt of a secluded island surrounded by colourful coral reefs, turquoise seas and pristine beaches? An island with an abundance of fresh fruit, seafood and lobster daily? A paradise shared with only you, your loved one and a handful of other people? Look no further than Mnemba Island Lodge, Tanzania's most exclusive beach lodge.