Àni Sri Lanka

Just one of Àni’s all-inclusive, fully private resorts, this beachfront estate is a peaceful hideaway on Sri Lanka’s gorgeous southern coast. Tall palm trees fringe golden sand beaches, where you’ll be lulled by the soothing rush of the tide. If it’s a little more excitement you seek, board the resort’s catamaran and be whisked out to the Indian Ocean, where you might spot a group of dolphins or a blue whale if you’re lucky. The resort also offers a paddle boat tour of the Mawella lagoon, accompanied by mellifluous melodies performed by a flautist on board.

Borgo Santo Pietro, Italy

Dial up the glamour aboard the Satori, a 41.5-metre yacht owned by the five-star Tuscan resort Borgo Santo Pietro. Inspired by the effortless elegance of the 1920s and ’30s, the Satori features five wood-panelled suites with marble bathrooms while the dining chairs on deck are of the same model as those in Venice’s illustrious Harry’s Bar. A spa suite and wine cellar extend the indulgence. Voyages span the Mediterranean, from the picturesque terraces of Cinque Terre to the terracotta-roofed settlements of the Croatian coast. A getaway on the Satori will have you feeling like the star of a classic European film.