Newstead Belmont Hills, Bermuda

Gourmets should head for the Blu Bar & Grill, recently awarded the Bermuda Gold award for the best restaurant on the island and picked as one of the 100 best restaurants in the world by Condé Nast Traveler magazine.

The sights and sounds of the capital Hamilton are a convenient five-minute boat ride away thanks to the resort's daily water shuttle service. Spa enthusiasts can take advantage of four treatment rooms and two couples' suites at the Newstead Spa, while sporty types will find 24-hour fitness facilities, two tennis courts and an infinity pool overlooking the harbour.

The pool is also perfect for sunbathing, as are the nearby beaches, and it's all within reach of a range of stylish and spacious rooms and suites with private patios or balconies and expansive views of the pool and harbour.

We like: Working up an appetite for the award-winning restaurant with a round of golf on the championship course.

Best for: Golfers and foodies.