Carved from the cliffside on Greece’s sunset paradise, this luxurious property is confidently minimalist. Its gleaming white decor, bold monochrome artwork and unbeatable caldera vistas are impressive.

Slip into the infinity pool – a striking, angular feature overlooking the Aegean – for otherworldly views of rugged Skaros Rock and the 363m drop towards the sparkling sea.

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If you book through Mr & Mrs Smith: A bottle of sparkling wine

Styled with Moorish opulence, this legendary retreat is as sultry as it is regal. Winston Churchill once painted in the gardens – a haven of palm trees, towering cacti and distant Atlas mountain views.

The marble-and-mosaic spa is the place for envy-inducing snaps of ornate ceilings, arched columns and a glittering lantern-lit pool. Beyond the hotel’s terracotta walls, the medina awaits – a riot of ramshackle riads, labyrinthine alleys and spice-hued stalls.

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If you book through Mr & Mrs Smith: Free airport transfers from Marrakesh airport.

Once a retreat for presidents and power brokers, Cuixmala’s palace-inspired casas and casitas overlook a stretch of wild and unspoilt coast – whales can sometimes be spotted from the beach – in one of Mexico’s biodiversity hotspots. This sprawling, magnificent billionaire’s hangout is as idiosyncratic as it is indulgent.

Head to the stables for a horseback jungle trek, get up close and personal with zebras and coatis at the wildlife sanctuary, and find the best angle for a snap of the impressive chevroned dome peeking out over the forest.

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If you book through Mr & Mrs Smith: An hour’s horse-riding session for two

A handbag’s throw from designer-store haven Via Condotti, this elegant Italian townhouse is an offshoot of the Ferragamo fashion empire. There’s much to inspire a fashionista here: hinged triple-panel mirror screens, photos of the shoemaker’s star-studded heyday, unexpected flashes of pink and green in the colour palette.

Up on the roof, the hotel’s bar has striking views of the city and an inviting open fire.

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If you book through Mr & Mrs Smith: A bottle of wine for him; a large bottle of Lungarno bath product for her

A sun-kissed vision in teak and glass, this island retreat ticks all the right boxes for a photogenic stay. With their distinctive roofs and polished wood interiors, the pavilions exude understated Thai elegance.

Commandeer a lounger by the midnight-blue infinity pool – the resort’s stylish centrepiece – or saunter to Pansea beach, an unspoilt crescent of white sand and emerald water. Guests can kayak, snorkel or body-board here to their heart’s content.

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If you book through Mr & Mrs Smith: A bottle of champagne on arrival

An adapted version first appeared in Silverkris. 

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