With architecture reminiscent of a typical Andalusian village, the five-star La Bobadilla, a Royal Hideaway Hotel is striking. Just 67 spacious rooms, all with fine wood and marble and brick accents, house the fortunate guests who flock here for the natural beauty and the peace and quiet. The estate boasts its own Mediterranean chapel, flower-lined walkways, and a luxurious 1,200-square-meter pool surrounded by palms. The spa is sublime, with its olive oil treatments and Finnish and Turkish saunas. Come evening, dine in one of two restaurants: La Finca, for its creative cuisine, or El Cortijo, for its traditional Spanish offerings.

Amantaka is a tranquil sanctuary within easy walking distance of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Each of the 24 suites features an airy living area with doors opening to the courtyard and a tree-shaded lounge or private swimming pool. Dine on Lao- and French-influenced cuisine in the dining room, enjoy drinks in the lounge bar, or take a casual meal on the pool terrace before visiting the town’s fabled night market. Spend days exploring Luang Prabang’s 32 beguiling temples or its many colorful boutiques, bakeries, and markets. Return to the resort’s intimate spa, sparkling pool, tennis center, gym, and yoga studio.

Situated in the heart of Bantry Bay (one of Cape Town’s most exclusive neighborhoods), Ellerman House, Member of Relais & Châteaux, is an elegant mansion just ten minutes away from the city center and within walking distance of Clifton and Camps Bay beaches. Whether you choose the luxurious atmosphere of Ellerman House or the modern-art-gallery style of its two three-bedroom villas, you will fall under the spell of an address that lets you relish all the pleasures of Cape Town. Enjoy dining on gourmet cuisine, tasting fine vintage wines, and surveying the impressive private art collection; plus, the ocean view is spectacular!