Best Hotels & Lodges

Set amongst 40 acres of lush, tropical gardens on the north-eastern coast of Praslin, Raffles is a sprawling resort with plentiful amenities including the largest pool in the Seychelles. Buggies are ready and waiting to whisk you around the property, whether you fancy heading to the bar for a signature Danzil Praslin Sling or down to the beach for a day of diving at nearby reefs. There are 86 villas (the smallest of which still occupies an enormous 125 square metres of space!), all decorated in a fresh, understated style. The service is certifiably exceptional and despite the resort's size, you'll be made to feel like their only guests.

Located in the heart of the historic San Diego neighborhood of the Walled City of Cartagena, the Hotel Bantú by Faranda Boutique, a member of Radisson Individuals, offers spaces full of color and textures set with the architecture of the eighteenth century. As you walk through the hotel you will find patios, terraces and a rooftop terrace that evoke the history and African culture of the Colombian Caribbean. Surrounded by lush vegetation and furniture to relax on, you'll experience tranquility while enjoying a cocktail or delicious Caribbean meal in the El Cabildo Restaurant.

Climb through prayer flags with a view of the snow-capped Himalayas on the way to the Bumdra Monastery, where you’ll spend a night at a private camp