Five of our favourites places to stay in the sunshine island of Cyprus:Aphrodite HillsTucked away in the hills behind the town of Pissouri, Aphrodite Hills (pictured) is a completely self-contained resort with everything from luxury villa and hotel

Claridge’s, London Neatly tucked away behind Oxford Street, and a stone’s throw from the chic shopping of Bond Street, Claridge’s is one of London’s iconic hotels. And the fun begins from the moment your child swings her way through the revolving doors of the beautiful Art Deco e...

and tranquillity. With 360 degree windows crowned by contrasting panels of stained glass, the bright sunlight floods in, highlighting the elaborate curtains of ivy which cascade down the walls. It’s a welcome sight for the weary traveller, and augurs well for a

MEANDERING THE BUSTLING streets of the city, you couldbe forgiven for thinking that the heart of London is chockfull of buildings and people. Looking down from a privileged vantage point and you see a rather different picture, with the large swathes of greenery in the Royal Parks...

that evoke a feeling of grandeur. Owned by a local Italian family who have hospitality in their blood (they also own two further luxury properties in the vicinity), the resort is also designed to entice families with plentiful amenities to appeal – most

ESTANCIA VIK JOSÉ IGNACIOA short hop from the boho beaches and boutiques of Punta del Este, this prairie-surrounded wonder ranch combines seclusion with pampering, adding laid-back luxury to living off the land. Yes, it’s a long journey, but a stay

can spot some more distinctive black and white creatures: the local penguin colonies who waddle across the rocks before diving into the Atlantic waters beyond Cape Point. A seven-night trip with Southern Africa Travel staying at Sanbona and Last Word

A super safari in ZambiaFor a unique safari experience that combines both adventure and luxury, it’s hard to beat the Tongabezi Lodge in Zambia. Its Activities Manager will ensure that children have the opportunity to track wildlife, go fishing

with slanting rooves and – till now the king of Dubai’s skyline – the Burj al Arab, the super-luxurious seven-star hotel that twinkles like the full-blown sail of a huge yacht (or a plumptious pregnant belly) in the sunlight.The newest kid on the Dubai block

apartments and are somewhat more luxurious than I remember, or you can, as we did, stay in one of their hotels in Bognor Regis – the Shoreline and the Ocean.We opted for the Ocean. Funky is how the website describes it and the decor was indeed bright