Hotels

Xela Tulum, a peaceful boho-chic hotel at the swankier end of Mexico’s Riviera Maya, has a delightful beachy setting and just 12 rooms

Whether you’re looking for splash pools and kids’ clubs or tranquil suites and fine dining, the island isn’t short of choice. Here’s our pick of the best places to stay

Hôtel La Prison in Béziers once housed up to 300 inmates and staged executions as recently as 1949 — how does it shape up as a boutique holiday destination?

This bountiful Italian province is at its best in autumn, with foodie festivals celebrating truffles, hazelnuts and more, and ideal weather for exploring its vineyards

With a pretty beach a ‘simple luxury’ ethos, there are plenty of repeat bookers at Elix, Mar-Bella Collection, which is just over the water from Corfu

Right beside a metro station, Ocean Drive Madrid is a tasteful, boutique bolt hole that serves up brilliant breakfasts, calming interiors and a rooftop pool bar

Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich puts you right in the heart of the city — and above it — with service that runs like Swiss clockwork

Move over France and America, Cathy Adams has found nowhere more geared up for families than Dubai. Here’s why she keeps returning with her son

Palacio de los Duques Gran Meliá is a historic family favourite in a top spot for exploring the Spanish capital’s top sights

This Indian Ocean archipelago excels in five-star luxury, from hillside James Bond-style lairs and activity-packed family hangouts to award-winning spa retreats and private-island resorts