luxury (20 community guides)

On the north coast of Jamaica, in Oracabessa, there are lots of villas fringed by lush gardens with a private beach. This one, called Goldeneye, is special. It's where Ian Fleming wrote the 007 books... read more »

Forget Majorca's package-holiday image - the island's capital, Palma, makes a decidedly chic choice for a short break, with a lovely old town, great bars and restaurants, and even a crowd-free beach... read more »

The largest of the Ionian Islands, Kefalonia (Cephalonia) is the crown jewel among the surrounding gems of Corfu, Lefkas, Ithaca, Kythira, Zakynthos and Paxos... read more »

In Barbados,the people are so friendly, the crime rate so low, the places to stay so incredible and the food so sensational, why waste a week going anywhere else? It couldn't compare... read more »

Manihi in French Polynesia is a unique combination of the idylls of pure escapism: a largely undeveloped tropical paradise, but gilded with a touch of unassuming luxury that makes it hard to resist... read more »

Got a hankering for an offbeat luxury getaway in the Middle East? Then head for Abu Dhabi's Sir Bani Yas Island, where a curious combination of attractions awaits lovers of wildlife and pampering... read more »

The perennially chic resort of St Tropez, in the south of France, is not so much about a sea view, more about how and where to see and be seen... read more »

Design might not be the first thing you associate with Benidorm, but the mega resort on the Costa Blanca is a microcosm of 1960s and 70s architecture. The contemporary buildings are pretty groovy, too... read more »

It might be slap bang in the middle of the retirement state of Florida, but there’s nothing retiring about outrageous, audacious, celebrity-obsessed Miami... read more »

We had some amazing experiences during our honeymoon in Borneo - but the undisputed highlight was our stay on Lankayan, a bona fide tropical island paradise... read more »

Most people have already discovered Phuket and Koh Samui but follow the backpacker crowd to Krabi, and you’re assured of something special... read more »

You can still find peace and rural beauty on Greece’s most popular island, Corfu - just look inland... read more »

The luxury hotels of Mauritius are a magnet for celebs and honeymooners alike. But which one to go for? Here's half a dozen of the best...... read more »

Forget about package holidays and crowded beaches - discover the other side of Lanzarote, with its diverse and dramatic landscapes, rugged coastline and pretty whitewashed houses... read more »

The island of Langkawi is part of a beautiful archipelago of tropical islands - just the place for a first-time fishing trip... read more »

Mangroves, manatees and one hell of a launch party - welcome to Mayakoba, the swish new resort on Mexico's Caribbean coast ... read more »

The Sithonia peninsula, in the Halkidiki region of Greece, has blue lagoons, secret beaches, tiny offshore islands – and a forbidden Holy Mountain... read more »

A perfect picture-postcard beach, private villa and your very own butler all add up to paradise found in the Seychelles. With a bit of practice, it’s surprisingly easy to get used to a life of luxe... read more »

This volcanic island off Sicily boasts remote rocky beaches, thermal spas, vineyards and a cuisine that blends Italian and North African flavours. Here is a guide to local dishes and where to eat them... read more »

Sainte-Maxime is a Riviera bolthole that trumps its brassier cousin St Tropez on all counts… and is friendly to boot... read more »