Luxury holidays
Give your holiday some extra sparkle with 5-star hotels and resorts, Michelin-star eateries, indulgent treats and decadent surrounds in the world’s most luxurious locations.
Hotel Particulier, Paris
The Cary Arms, Devon
Great Greek villa getaways
Whether you prefer quaint villages to party resort towns, watersports hubs or quiet coves, Greece has an island for you and your family. ...
Cape Grace Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa
As Cape Town falls under the spotlight for England’s clash with Algeria in the 2010 World Cup, Roberta Sotonoff turns her attention off the pitch when she scores a room in...
, Bahamas
Located on the north-western tip of Paradise Island, Paradise Beach promises 1.5km (1 mile) of pristine powder-white sands and warm, crystal-clear waters. The secluded beach area, among the most beautiful in...
, Portugal
The purpose built resort of Vilamoura was designed back in the 1960s with the needs of holidaymakers firmly in mind. Today Vilamoura stretches out over 20 sq km (8 square miles)...
, Grecia
Mykonos Town, the capital of the island of Mykonos, is regarded as Greece's most glamorous and expensive destination. The old town is a labyrinth of narrow winding cobbled streets, lined by...
, Italia
Named after Aeolus, the Greek god of the winds, the Aeolian Islands are one of Italy's best kept secrets. The group is made up of seven volcanic islands in the Tyrrhenian...
Queensland life is the Australian cliché: beaches, barbecues, wilderness, endless sunshine and cold beer. Known for its laid-back vibe and miles of golden beaches, this wonderfully diverse state delights in surprising...
, México
Luxury is the buzzword in the new Cancún, completely reborn after Hurricane Wilma decimated the tourism zone in October 2005. The storm toppled high-rise hotels along the waterfront and wiped out...
México
Mexico is a country bursting with life - the people are vivacious, the landscape strewn with historical gems and the nightlife tequila fuelled. Mexico City, the capital, is teeming with activity and...
, Tailandia
Buzzing, sweaty, exotic Bangkok is a city that really is larger than life. Pacy, hot and a curious blend of the traditional East with the modern West, it offers the cruise...
Tailandia
Each year Thailand is discovered by millions of visitors, drawn to its pristine beaches and aquamarine seas, as well as its rich culture, glitzy shopping malls, chic boutiques and colourful markets...
París, Francia
Paris is the greatest city on earth – who would argue? Londoners and New Yorkers put up a fight, but in terms of architectural beauty, art history, gastronomy and sheer extravagance,...
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