A luxurious and traditional Bhutanese farmhouse overlooking the Phobjikha Valley, one of the most spiritual valleys in Bhutan and a wonderful place to enjoy the area's incredible hiking and cycling.

Perched atop a hill with sweeping views of the bustling capital below, and framed by lofty pine trees, Six Senses Thimphu is the perfect start to any adventure in Bhutan.

Two 18th-century buildings with the utmost character offer a divine retreat for fishing and outdoor pursuits in Norway's fjords and western mountains. Here, nature's bounties know no bounds.

With 14 rooms and 100 horses ready to ride, this remote farmhouse hotel on Iceland's atmospheric south coast has its priorities in just the right order for incredible equine adventures.

A boutique lodge inside the Arctic Circle, on the edge of Kekkonen National Park. A peaceful base from which to explore the forested wilderness on foot, by dog sled, ski, snow-shoe or snowmobile.

Serving Scandinavian chic for two in Swedish Lapland, this romantic pine lodge comes with wood-fired sauna, outdoor hot tub and a terrific private chef.

This turf-roofed former sheep farm is an Icelandic playground - with two helipads - that will delight daring snow sport enthusiasts and nature lovers. Its stylish indoor-outdoor geothermal pool is ideal for stargazing.

An enchanting and luxurious Relais & Chateaux tented camp, set in the pristine dunes of the Thar Desert to the east of Jaiselmer.

Set in the pristine wilderness of southern Rajasthan, this luxurious tented camp offers the opportunity to disconnect in the most memorable surroundings, and maybe even glimpse an elusive leopard.

Six Senses Laamu is the only resort in the Laamu Atoll, deep in the Indian Ocean. Its isolation means uninterrupted views, fresh waters and an abundance of marine life.