Parrot Cay by Como, Turks and Caicos
Set on a serene private island 575 miles southeast of Miami – think cacti, scrubland and softly shelving white beaches – this West Indies resort is made up of 74 rooms and villas, decorated in contemporary colonial style and a selection of privately owned “estate” villas. Alternatively, you can choose The Sanctuary, a beach front cluster of villas and tropical gardens owned by designer Donna Karan.
Verdura Resort, Sicily, Italy
If you’re keen to see the Greek temples of Agrigento and Selinunte, the 570-acre Verdura is perfectly placed to visit them. It’s set in a valley of olive groves, west of Sciacca: a rare find on Sicily’s quieter south coast. The beach here is a rocky one, which makes the world-class spa and 60-metre infinity pool even more appealing, and you can still take in the views of the azure Mediterranean from one of its three golf courses – or, better still, your own private terrace.
Château Saint-Martin & Spa, Cote d’Azur, France
A smart Thirties hilltop resort, Château Saint-Martin sits in a magnificent 35-acre landscaped park with a handy helipad and panoramic views over the Mediterranean coastline. Choose between a junior suite or – for a true taste of French luxury – one of six private villas. And be sure to sample some of Les Canthares wine club’s reserve of 1,001 vintage wines.
