Bought by Andy Murray in 2013, this Victorian mansion has all
the cosy feel of a Scottish hideaway, but with a
sophisticated twist. Just outside of the tennis player’s hometown
of Dunblane, the Perthshire hotel features ornate murals, leather
chairs and restored artwork which lavishly adorns the library,
billiards room, whisky room and two drawing rooms. Explore the 34
acres of grounds to find a herb and vegetable garden, tennis courts
and even a loch, before retreating to cuddle up by fireplace with a
wee dram.

While the original Palazzo Versace dominates Main Beach on

Australia’s Gold Coast, its newer Dubai-based sibling is
drawing in fans of unapologetic opulence. Gilded columns, marble
tabletops and Versace Home Collection furniture decorates
interiors, while the spa and fitness centre includes a 63m pool
overlooking the Dubai Creek. Rooms are equally lavish, with deep
bathtubs, rainfall showers and Italian mosaic tiling covering the
floors and walls.

Increasingly popular among creatives, Sitges is a cultural hotspot
just 40 minutes’ drive from Barcelona. Ever the risk-taker on pitch
and off, Lionel Messi purchased The MiM hotel, which sits on the
Mediteranean shores with sleek, polished interiors paired with
sundrenched beaches and a world-class spa. The rooftop bar is the
perfect place from which to watch the sunset while sipping on an
ice-cold cerveza.

Robert Redford, iconic actor, director, producer and founder of
the Sundance Film Festival, owns the
eponymous mountain resort – an ideal location for an unspoiled,
authentic and intimate getaway. “People here come from all walks of
life, but one belief is shared: our community should represent who
we are and what we believe,” says Redford. “Sundance is an arts
community, a recreational community, a community of people who
appreciate the beauty of nature and feel the responsibility to
preserve it.” Every January, film fanatics flock to the resort to
take comfort between screenings and the ski slopes.

Don’t worry, be happy. The legend of Bob Marley sings on at the
tropical oasis his family created in his honour. Escape to the
Marley Resort & Spa – once the family’s own private haven – in
Nassau, Bahamas and let your worries melt away. Relax in the sun or
splash around in the pools and, as the sun disappears, visit the
Natural Mystic Spa for a herbal bath or put your feet up with a
cocktail at Stir It Up Bar.

De Niro’s famed NYC hotspot offers the perfect city escape. With
Shibui Spa and Locanda Verde restaurant in the hotel (not to
mention the Hudson River just a block away) it’s
a far cry from the hectics of Time Square. Take advantage of
the location and the hotel’s hand-crafted finish and get in touch
with the city’s quieter side.

Nestled away in the small hilltop town of Bernalda lies an
Italian palace destined to be the setting of a romantic film. And
with owner Francis Ford Coppola’s close ties to the film industry,
it just might be. With magnificent gardens and a salon for film
screenings, it’s hard to imagine a more idyllic place. Including
Palazzo Margherita, Coppola owns five resorts across Belize,
Guatemala, Italy and Argentina, each equally as picturesque.

If there’s anywhere to go all out, it’s Vegas. The Trump
International Hotel is just a short walk from the infamous Vegas strip. Check into a
top-level suite for sweeping views of the city. The notorious
celeb-cum-politician gives his name to an entire collection of
luxury hotels, each boasting five or six stars. With properties
carrying his name all over the globe, Trump is making sure he’s
known worldwide.

They must have run out of room on Long Island for Gatsby because
Leonardo DiCaprio just bought his own private island in Belize. Set
behind the world’s second largest barrier reef, the development
will be a truly restorative retreat – one that centres on health,
wellness and sustainability. It will be powered by renewable energy
and have its own climate-change research station. The highly
anticipated eco-conscious resort is set to open on Blackadore Caye
in 2018.