Kulala Desert Lodge, Namibia

Located next to a private entrance to the Namib Naukluft Park, Kulala Desert Lodge is the closest hotel to the Sossusvlei Dunes. After a long day exploring the baking desert, the stunning pool makes for a perfect place to relax in the cool water and watch the dunes slowly change from golden amber to a deep red in the mellow light of the setting sun.

A 13 day self-drive trip to Namibia to see the highlights, including international flights, costs from £2,875 per person.

The Royal Livingstone, Zambia

The luxurious Royal Livingstone Hotel enjoys an incredible location just a few minutes' walk from the summit of the thundering Victoria Falls. The pool here is sunk into landscaped gardens with views out over the Zambezi River and the rising mist of the falls. The manicured lawns are grazed by the resident zebra as monkeys swing in the trees above.

A 12 day trip to Zambia including a South Luangwa safari and time relaxing at the Royal Livingstone costs from £3,745 per person.

Sayari Camp, Tanzania

Sayari Camp is located in one of the most remote parts of the Serengeti and offers 15 luxurious safari tents. The views here stretch out across the savannah plains and into Kenya. If you time your visit right, you can sit in the pool with a cold drink and watch one of the greatest spectacles on earth - hundreds of thousands of wildebeest making their annual migration north or south in search of fresh grazing.

A 14 day Northern Circuit safari combined with Zanzibar costs from £5,050 per person.

Cockatoo Hill Retreat, Queensland

This rustic yet luxurious retreat is set against the verdant, green backdrop of Mount Thornton and features four traditional thatched bungalows. The crystal clear pool enjoys views over the surrounding Daintree rainforest and further beyond to the Coral Coast, making Cockatoo Hill Retreat a rare and unique option for visitors to this area of Queensland.

A 12 day trip to Australia, including highlights such as the Daintree National Park, costs from £2,855 per person.

The Langham, Melbourne

The rooftop pool at The Langham, a fine Melbourne hotel set on the bustling south bank of the Yarra River, commands unparalleled views over the city skyline and the winding water below. The view takes on a new dimension in the dwindling light of dusk as the cityscape becomes illuminated against the cool blue of the night sky.

A 21 day classic trip to Australia, including a self-drive journey along the Great Ocean Road, costs from £4,320 per person.

Little Polynesian, The Cook Islands

This boutique resort sits in a beautiful, secluded location on the island of Raratonga and is a firm favourite amongst our clients. The spotless beach offers safe swimming and excellent snorkelling in its calm waters, and the peaceful infinity pool at the Little Polynesian boasts views out across the lagoon to the emerald expanse of the Pacific ocean beyond.

A 16 day trip to the Cook Islands, including time on Raratonga and Aitutaki, costs from £2,240 per person.

Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort, French Polynesia

One of French Polynesia's finest resorts, Bora Bora Pearl Beach is set in a jaw-droppingly beautiful lagoon surrounded by warm, turquoise ocean filled with colourful marine life. The peaceful infinity pool, the largest on the island, looks out across the picture-perfect lagoon to the verdant, green mountain peaks beyond. This is paradise found.

A 14 day trip to French Polynesia, including time on Tahiti, Huahine and a stay at Pearl Beach Resort, costs from £3,175 per person.

Tiger Mountain Lodge, Nepal

Set on a hillside high above the town of Pokhara, Tiger Mountain Lodge is one of the best hotel choices in the region with comfortable and tastefully-furnished guest rooms. The tranquil pool and patio area offers views that extend beyond the Pokhara Valley to the mighty, snow-capped Annapurna mountains in the distance.

A 13 day trip to Nepal staying at Tiger Mountain Lodge and other comfortable trekking lodges starts from just £3,365 per person.

Ellerton, Sri Lanka

A small boutique hotel set on its own secluded hilltop, the Ellerton offers simple yet homely accommodation just 30 minutes' drive from the UNESCO-listed city of Kandy. Built over 100 years ago for a wealthy tea estate owner, it manages to preserve its colonial character, whilst the tranquil infinity pool offers uninterrupted views over the verdant jungle of central Sri Lanka.

A 14 day trip exploring the highlights of Sri Lanka, plus time spent relaxing in the Maldives, costs from £2,420 per person. 

Huvafen Fushi, The Maldives

This stylish, contemporary resort manages to retain a traditional Maldivian feel, with spacious thatched bungalows extending out into the ocean on raised walkways. Each suite at Huvafen Fushi features its own private plunge pool with views out to sea, but the real highlight is the sparkling infinity pool, which, when the sun goes down, becomes illuminated by tiny glittering lights.

A nine day trip to the Maldives including a relaxing stay at Huvafen Fushi costs from £2,920 per person.  

Punta Islita, Costa Rica

A welcoming, peaceful hotel with a truly novel approach to responsible tourism, Punta Islita is set into a hillside in the secluded paradise of Guanacaste on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The infinity pool and quiet bar and decking area look out to uninterrupted views of the sweeping, azure-blue Pacific Ocean.

A 14 day trip to Costa Rica, including international flights and a stay at Punta Islita, starts from £2,795 per person.

Fasano Rio, Brazil

A luxurious and stylish choice for visitors to Rio de Janeiro, the Fasano Rio is arguably the best hotel in the city, with unparalleled service and an excellent location on Ipanema beach. The rooftop pool is the perfect spot for relaxing with a caipirinha whilst gazing out across the vibrant, colourful cityscape below.

A 14 day trip to Brazil, including Iguacu Falls, Salvador and a stay at Fasano Rio, costs from £4,750 per person.

Tierra Atacama, Chile

Built in 2008, this contemporary hotel sits at the edge of San Pedro de Atacama, a village oasis fed by two rivers and surrounded by stunning natural scenery. The outstanding spa and treatment centre at Tierra Atacama features an outdoor pool with views across the Atacama desert to the mountainous peak of Licancabur volcano.

A 15 day trip to Chile, including time in the Atacama desert and Torres del Paine National Park, costs from £4,350 per person.

Hilton Luxor, Egypt

With an enviable location on the eastern bank of the River Nile, the Hilton Luxor is one of the most luxurious and contemporary of all the hotels in Luxor. Two impressive infinity pools look out to the palm-fringed shores of the Nile, and the partly-submerged loungers are perfect for relaxing with a cold drink whilst watching cruise boats and sailing yachts float by.

Eight nights in Egypt exploring the historic highlights of Cairo, Aswan and a stay at the Hilton Luxor costs from £2,295 per person.

Kasbah Tamadot, Morocco

Richard Branson's Kasbah Tamadot is a fusion of traditional Moroccan architecture with fabulous modern luxury; every detail has been honoured in the renovation of this remarkable building. The shimmering blue pool, surrounded by comfortable loungers, looks out to the foothills and towering peaks of the Atlas Mountains.

A seven night trip to Morocco, including four nights in Marrakesh and three nights at Kasbah Tamadot, costs from £1,595 per person.

Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea, Jordan

A world-class hotel located on the shores of the Dead Sea, Kempinski Ishtar offers service, accommodation and fine dining unlike any other property in Jordan. Carefully-sculpted infinity pools offer the perfect environment to relax and unwind, with breathtaking views of deep orange sunsets out over the still water of the Dead Sea.

Eight nights in Jordan, including time in Amman, Petra and a stay at the Kempinski Ishtar, costs from £2,350 per person.

Six Senses Hideaway at Yao Noi, Thailand

With unparalleled luxury and attention to detail, from the private hillside villas to the teams of butlers that attend to each one, the Six Senses Hideaway at Yao Noi is a blissful, romantic retreat in a secluded paradise on Koh Yao. Each villa has its own sparkling infinity pool, and the oceanfront suites command stunning views of Phang Nga Bay and the iconic limestone karsts that rise from the water's surface.

A 12 day trip to Thailand, including a stay at the Six Senses Hideaway at Yao Noi in a Seaview Villa, costs from £2,535 per person.

Chatrium Suites, Bangkok

The Chatrium Suites, a new apartment-style hotel, offers spacious and comfortable guest accommodation in an enviable position on the bank of the Chao Phraya river. The enormous rooftop pool boasts one of the best views in Bangkok - a stunning vista of the city skyline and the bustling river flowing beneath.

A 14 day trip to northern and central Thailand, including a stay at the Chatrium Suites in Bangkok, costs from £2,855 per person.

Amankila, Bali

Undoubtedly one of the most luxurious resorts in Indonesia, Amankila features private hilltop suites dotted amongst the lush, jungle-clad cliffs overlooking the Lombok Strait. The hotel's signature three-tier pool is set into the cliff-edge, where cool, clear water flows from one pool into another - a stunning place in which to relax and soak up the view.

A 15 day journey through Bali, including a stay at Amankila and two other luxury resorts, costs from £4,230 per person.

La Residence Phou Vao, Laos