Set in a cliffside haven in Palma Bay, Cap Rocat was dramatically transformed from fort to luxury hotel, retaining its architectural integrity, with drawbridge, bunkers and trenches.

A small and beautifully-run resort in Halkidiki with comfortable suites and villas, set in a stunning elevated position overlooking a private beach.

Set back from the coast between Marbella and Sotogrande, Finca Cortesin has a fine spa on site and a beach club a mere mile away. Truly a sophisticated retreat with dining to match.

Villa Mahal is a beautifully chic hotel in an idyllic waterside location, offering stunning panoramic views of both Kalkan harbour and an expanse of azure sea.

Where the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas meet, the D-Maris Bay is a superb luxury hotel in a magnificent location set high on the hillside of the Datça Peninsula.

Situated in a pristine corner amidst wild olive and juniper trees in the Cala Capra Park, the Capo d'Orso Thalasso & Spa is one of the finest hotels on Sardinia's northeast coast.

Originally built in the 12th century, the family-owned and run Palazzo Avino is perched on a cliff top 1,000ft above sea level in Ravello, overlooking the spectacular Amalfi Coast.

Villa Dubrovnik enjoys an enviable location overlooking the Adriatic to Dubrovnik's Old Town. There's a state-of-the-art spa, clifftop restaurant, serene indoor/outdoor pools and private beach.

Understated, minimal design at Amilla Maldives Resort & Residences draws attention to the spectacular surroundings, including one of the Maldives' loveliest reefs.

An excellent choice for water babies, Constance Moofushi lies on the South Ari Atoll and offers some of the best diving in the world, as well as sumptuous accommodation and a generous all-inclusive ambience.