A restored Belle Époque grand hotel with a decidedly modern surprise inside: glass bathtubs, open showers, contemporary art and excellent two-bedroom family suites. Best of all, Saint-Tropez is an eight-minute boat ride away.

A relaxed Belle Époque hotel at the entrance to Cap-Ferrat with one of the few private sandy beaches on this coastline, a heated pool and Beaulieu-sur-Mer on foot.

An intimate beachfront Maison minutes from Saint-Tropez, with a private beach, three-Michelin-starred dining and some excellent but very specific room options.

A palatial hilltop retreat above Saint-Tropez with sweeping sea views, immaculate gardens, a private beach club and just enough old-world grandeur. It is glamorous without being exhausting and, rather unexpectedly, very good for families.

A glamorous Paris Palace with newly renovated oversized rooms, spectacular Jeff Leatham flowers, six Michelin stars and service that makes the city remarkably easy.

A Four Seasons resort on a Vouliagmeni peninsula with three private beaches, sea-view bungalows and the Acropolis about 30 minutes away.

An intimate 36-room Palace directly on the slopes of Courchevel 1850, with exceptional ski service, a Guerlain spa, serious family facilities and one of the most extraordinary private chalets in the Alps.

A polished new Mykonos retreat above Kalo Livadi Bay with 94 sea-view rooms, suites and villas, a private beach, two infinity pools and a quieter, more grown-up take on the island.

A glamorous new hideaway between Paraga and Paradise Beach with private-pool suites, waterfront bungalows, ROKA Beach Club and just enough distance from the Mykonos scene to recover from it.

The most famous infinity pool in the world? Quite possibly. A 23-room Art Nouveau villa perched on the Bürgenstock that feels more like a private mansion than a hotel.

Reachable only by cogwheel train and perched 2,222 meters high. A storybook retreat with Europe’s highest heated outdoor pool and front-row seats to the Matterhorn.

A modern masterpiece housed in the former Palace of Justice. Overlooking the Prinsengracht canal, this is where Dutch heritage meets ultra-luxury design.

Rosewood’s first alpine resort brings polished glamour to Courchevel 1850. Set in the exclusive Jardin Alpin, it pairs ski-in/ski-out access with an excellent Asaya Spa and the intimate feel of a private mountain manor.

Located in the scenic Passeier Valley, this resort is a powerhouse of leisure, boasting incredible wellness facilities, golf courses, and activities for the whole family.

The ultimate insider address. A historic, ivy-draped sanctuary hidden behind a secret courtyard in the Place des Vosges. The charm of a country house in the absolute center of Paris.

If James Bond had a thing for moody lighting, he would stay here. Built into a cliff and reached by a private tunnel, this is where mid-century lodge meets Alpine modernism.

Nestled at the foot of the Leogang Mountains, Naturhotel Forsthofgut is a haven for families and nature lovers, featuring Europe’s first forest spa and direct ski access.

Poised on a rocky peninsula above Monaco, The Maybourne Riviera offers striking modern architecture and unrivaled views of the Mediterranean coastline.

Surrounded by the majesty of the Dolomites, Lefay Resort combines eco-sustainable architecture with an award-winning spa for a restorative mountain escape.

• Overlooking the Riviera dei Limoni, Lefay Resort & Spa Lago di Garda is a premier destination for holistic well-being, blending Chinese medicine with Western research.