Soul sanctuary

FROM AUSTRALIA TO UGANDA, WE REVEAL THE WORLD’S MOST EXCITING HOTEL OPENINGS. THE RESULT IS A LIST OF WINNERS AND RUNNERS-UP THAT’S AS VARIED AS IT IS UNPARALLELED — WHETHER YOU WANT TO EAT THE FRESHEST PRODUCE AT AN UPSCALE FARM STAY, FIND DESIGNER DIGS IN THE CITY OR TUNE OUT ON A JUNGLE RETREAT IN THE MOUNTAINS

Transforming a damp bungalow into an eco-retreat in the dunes, Mitra Cvijanovic and Simon Fenn built their dream hideaway on the windswept Norfolk coast

Do you dream of picture-perfect islands, long, pristine beaches and endless sunshine? Then put the Maldives at the top of your once-in-a-lifetime travel wish list. Comprising 1,192 islands dotted acro

In a nutshell An Insta-ready wellness retreat with strong food credentials on the characterful North Yorkshire coast. What’s the vibe? This sprawling coastal chic hotel is owned by Love Island alumnus

Think ‘dream holiday destination’, and no doubt images of the magical Maldives come to mind. Simon Lang flies out to the remote atolls to discover whether reality lives up to the fantasy

For time-strapped bibliophiles, dedicated reading retreats provide a new form of self-care