Bushman's Kloof, Western Cape

This five star luxury wellness and wilderness retreat, with just 16 rooms, is a three hour drive from Cape Town on the Western Cape.  

Bushman's Kloof, Clanwilliam, Cederberg Mountains, Western Cape, From £1270 pp  for four nights, including return flights with BA from London to Cape Town. Book here

Amangiri, Utah 

The amazing pool at the Amangiri, Canyon Point, stands in 600 spectacular acres near the Grand Canyon

Amangiri, Canyon Point, Utah. Doubles from around £790, B&B, including airport transfers

Phulay Bay, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve,Thailand 

In among the dramatic  karsts in Southern Thailand , Phulay Bay even has its own baby elephant,  Doubles from £300 B&B, including return airport limo transfers and 24hr butler service

Ritz Carlton Phulay Bay, 111 Moo 3 Nongthalay, Muang, Krabi 81000 Thailand