Ben West

The 333 gorgeous tropical islands that make up Fiji, in the heart of the South Pacific, offer an abundance of palm tree-lined white sandy beaches, deep blue waters and colourful soft coral reefs containing more than 1500 species of fish. With a landscape of thick greenery teeming with wildlife, the archipelago is heaven for hikers and birdwatchers and a leader in eco-tourism – but one that offers exciting nightlife as well as plenty of tranquillity. Much of the population lives on the two largest islands, Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, and it’s on these two that most of Fiji’s best accommodation can be found. It varies from inexpensive hostels to the most luxurious resorts… even the option to book a whole island for yourself. Here’s our pick of the best places to stay in Fiji.  Updated August 2024: Just when you thought the sweet life couldn't get any sweeter, we added two new mini-paradises to our list, Octopus Resort on Waya Island, and Paradise Cove Resort on Yasawa Island. RECOMMENDED:🍕Foodie experiences to have in Fiji📍Check out the best things to do in Fiji Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every hotel featured below, we've based our list on top reviews and amenities to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

From the sky-scraping towers of Tokyo and the rustic ryokans of Kyoto to the pristine beaches of Okinawa and thrilling ski slopes of Hokkaido, Japan is a wondrously, vastly diverse place. And that goes for the country’s hotels, too: some of the most luxurious, unique and characterful hotels in the entire world are to be found in Nippon. No matter the purpose of your trip, whether you’re hunting for cherry blossom, here for a spot of sumo wrestling or pitching your way around sushi samples at a local food market, Japan has a hotel to fit the occasion. And plenty are unforgettable attractions in themselves: hotels with their own history and traditions, with uber-luxurious features like onsen and waterfalls or quirks like capsule rooms and on-site libraries. So, without further ado, for all budgets and functions, here are 15 of the finest hotels in Japan.   This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click here.

There’s a host of things to do in this ever-popular mountain resort town in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Nestled amongst high peaks in the alluring lush green Beas valley, it’s one of the most popular tourist spots in northern India. Visitors come for trekking, climbing, skiing and rafting, to take in the stunning views, mountain air and snow, as well as backpackers simply wanting to chill out in the hippie villages surrounding the town. Attractions like temples, monasteries and waterfalls abound. Unsurprisingly, given this dizzying array of attractions, there are hundreds of places to stay in Manali. They vary from modest budget hotels to the luxurious, and are amongst the best of their class or particularly good value. We’ve honed in on those that offer something more too; from great vegetarian food and book-lined bars to games rooms and trekking opportunities, here are some of our favourite hotels in the town.

While China’s Special Administrative Region of Macau is known for being ‘the Vegas of China’ for its high octane gambling, there’s much more to this former Portuguese colony than slots and gaming tables. Its old city centre blends funky boutiques with colonial ruins, while its interconnected islands of Taipa, Coloane and Cotai have different personalities: the first offers old Catholic churches and traditional Macanese architecture, the second boasts attractive beaches and old colonial villages, while Cotai is awash with mega-casinos.Gourmet dining, epic nightlife and a shopper’s paradise also beckon, and its past is very apparent, with Portuguese cuisine readily available and streets paved with traditional Portuguese tiles next to ancient Chinese temples. Macau is also home to some of the world’s most modern and stunning hotels, many with 100s of rooms and state-of-the-art facilities, as well as a smattering of small, down-to-earth lodgings. Of course, it has a Wynn Palace, but it also has a bijou option staffed by trainee hoteliers, hiker-friendly spots, a golf resort and a riverfront idyll. Here’s our pick of the best.