Accommodation

A boutique lodge on the Chilean altiplano set against a backdrop of mountain ranges and dramatic skies is Emma Sloley’s base for exploring the highest, driest desert in the world, the Atacama.

From a heli-fishing lodge in a remote Kimberley estuary to a sun-drenched penthouse overlooking Queensland’s most famous strip, Australia’s northern coastlines are long on luxe new accommodation.

The timing is surprising but Aman Resorts has thrown its weight behind Greece, opening in its mythical heartland: the Peloponnese. Debbie Pappyn unrolls her beach towel at the brand new Amanzo’e.

Goodbye Gowings, hello QT. Frances Hibbard checks in to Sydney’s newest boutique hotel and finds a vibrant, creative scene that’s as much a magnet for locals as for visitors.

Looking for that perfect stylish escape? From Berlin to Bangkok and the French Riviera to Kangaroo Island, we've got you covered. Bon voyage! PHOTOGRAPHY RENE RIIS, CHRISTOPHER WISE, PIERRE MONETTA, JULIAN KINGMA, CARLA COULSON, GETTY IMAGES, JAMES FISHER, WILLIAM MEPPEM, JOHN LAURIE

The GT team checks in to check out London’s finest stays, from Whitehall’s latest to Mayfair’s finest and Soho’s secret gems. We present the capital’s ultimate 12 hotels, all quintessentially British in style, substance and flair.

A Tuscan farmhouse, a Renaissance fortress, a Puglian trullo and more – we’ve picked 10 of our favourite Italian villas. Your room with a view (and perhaps even a George Clooney sighting) awaits.

A gilded suite at Le Bristol Paris gives Kendall Hill a glimpse of the hotel habitués’ exalted lifestyles.

Wildman Wilderness Lodge is the perfect new launching point for exploring the natural beauty and open zoo of wildlife that is the Top End. Rob Ingram heads north to the Mary River wetlands.

Emirates has brought its thoughtful brand of luxury to New South Wales with Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa. Rob Ingram reflects on the valley’s colonial mining past and its ecologically sustainable future.