South Asia

Ananda Himalayas is an award-winning luxury spa set in the foothills of the Himalayas, the birthplace of the ancient Indian arts of yoga, meditation and Ayurveda. Devoted to restoring balance and harmonising energy through a holistic approach, Ananda brings together the healing principles of East and West, with a particular focus on Ayurveda and yoga, alongside contemporary international spa expertise.

The five-star Oberoi Udaivilas is renowned for its magnificent architecture and stands on the shore of Lake Pichola, surrounded by lush gardens, with an intricate arrangement of connecting corridors and domes that mirrors the layout of Udaipur itself. Udaipur, once the capital of the kingdom of Mewar and known as the “City of Lakes”, dazzles with vast forts, palaces, temples and hillside gardens that recall its majestic history.

Amanbagh is a verdant oasis of palm, fruit and eucalyptus trees lying within a walled estate that was once the setting for royal hunts. Its Haveli suites and pool pavilions, evoking the opulent elegance of the Mughal era, provide a serene base from which to explore the rich heritage of Rajasthan, a dramatic frontier region of India. Amanbagh's award-winning design features cupola domes and private courtyards.

The five-star Amanwella resort in Tangalle, Sri Lanka, is a beachside oasis set within a wild, rugged and remote landscape. Each of its 30 free-standing, spacious suites has its own pool and a 180-degree view of the coast. The destination is ideal for time on the beach, but equally for encounters with culture and wildlife. Guests have access to national parks including Udawalawe and Bundala, where elephants, crocodiles and birdlife can be seen.

It is hard not to catch your breath at the beauty of the emerald-green hills of the Bogawantalawa valley, four hours' drive from Colombo. Beautifully restored colonial-era bungalows, with antique furniture and four-poster beds, leave you feeling as though you had stepped back in time. Explore the estate with Bernard, an experienced tea planter, passing brightly dressed tea pluckers who will show you their craft.

JOALI BEING was built on the principles of biophilic design, the scientific practice of integrating architecture and design with nature in order to achieve harmony and improve the flow of energy. Its distinctive arrival pavilion has won an architectural award of its own. Each of the 68 exquisitely designed villas comes with its own butler, or “Jadugar”. The resort also offers personalised transformational programmes whose ultimate aim is that guests return home feeling renewed, uplifted and inspired.

Elegant and magnificent, One&Only Reethi Rah offers the perfect holiday experience to those in search of the summit of tropical luxury. Its authentic beach and water villas are thoughtfully designed to immerse you in nature and encourage you to reconnect with yourself and with those you love. All this with discreet, warm and wonderfully unassuming service, singular restaurants, an immersive wellness programme, superb experiences to discover and unforgettable parties.

Welcome to Four Seasons Maldives Landaa Giraavaru. This green, beach-fringed coral island offers sophisticated pleasures on land and in the water — from authentic Ayurvedic therapies in the spa to splashing, sailing or diving in a jewel-like Indian Ocean and the most pristine lagoon in the Maldives. The resort lies within the Baa Atoll UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.

Combining aman, the Sanskrit word for “peace”, with kora, or “circular pilgrimage” in Dzongkha, the Bhutanese language, Amankora is a series of lodges set in the central and western valleys of the Kingdom of Bhutan. Bhutan, the last surviving Himalayan Buddhist kingdom, is one of the most remote and unspoilt places on Earth. To experience everything Bhutan has to offer at its best, Amankora can tailor journeys combining its lodges in the Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey and Bumthang valleys.