Honeymoon and travel ideas for Hampshire and Dorset couples

Borgo Tre is a new eco-wellness hotel in Lake Garda

Borgo Tre is a new eco-wellness hotel situated on a spacious mountain meadow in Lüsen, Lake Garda. Scheduled to open in Easter 2024, this elegantly renovated 18th-century farmhouse is a peaceful hideaway with six suites, each with its own private garden or terrace.

The farmhouse retreat is immersed in nature and offers a heated outdoor pool made from local granite, complete with a relaxation area, a yoga terrace, outdoor cabanas, a cold tub and a Finnish sauna furnished with natural wood and stone.

Lopota Lake Resort & Spa in Georgia has unveiled its latest lakeside rooms and suites

Lopota Lake Resort & Spa, a 148-acre family-owned resort nestled in the heart of the Kakheti region of eastern Georgia, has unveiled its latest lakeside business complex of rooms and suites. Comprising of 45 rooms and six suites, the new and energy-efficient two-story building boasts a seamless design concept intended to merge beautifully with its natural surroundings.

Maximising the balance with nature, one side of the building spills out onto the lake, and the other is adjacent to Lopota's vegetable garden and one of eight swimming pools.

Reale is a new eco-friendly villa in Sicily

Reale is a new eco-friendly villa in Sicily. This is one of the only properties in the Villatravellers collection with an electric car charging point, ensuring guests can get from A to B in a more eco-friendly way. With panoramic views of the Aeolian Islands from a private infinity pool, this luxuriously modern four-bedroom villa is a spacious haven with a romantic terrace and floor-to-ceiling French windows.

Escape to Italy this New Year's Eve

This holiday season, guests in search of a luxurious alternative to spending New Year in the UK need look no further than the exquisite sister properties, Masseria Petrarolo and Masseria Pistola, nestled within the Tenuta Petrarolo Pistola Estate, in the heart of picturesque Puglia, Italy. These stunning properties offer the perfect backdrop for family gatherings during this festive season.

Masseria Pistola, a beautifully renovated 10-bedroom family home and estate, is perched in a prominent position overlooking the scenic Canale Di Pirro Valley. Nearby, guests will find Masseria Petrarolo, an impressive nine-bedroom fortified farmhouse and estate spanning 60 hectares of olive groves and lush lavender fields with sweeping views of the Adriatic Sea. Both properties have been lovingly restored by British-Swiss entrepreneur Constant Tedder, with interiors designed by the renowned James Waterworth.

Celebrate the festive season in London

Located in the heart of London, with its own distinctive personality, The Academy is ideally situated to enjoy all that the capital has to offer this Christmas. Just a stone's throw from the Oxford Street Christmas Lights, The Academy's Bloomsbury setting is ideal for enjoying seasonal highlights, including Carols at the Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park's famous Winter Wonderland. With beautifully appointed rooms and a contemporary take on townhouse living, The Academy is a hidden gem in the lively city, and this Christmas will be offering an array of festive experiences, from mulled wine and hot chocolate on arrival to its own festive afternoon tea.

The Glasshouse in Edinburgh is the perfect place to celebrate Christmas

Set in the heart of Edinburgh, The Glasshouse offers an iconic piece of history in modern times. The hotel features a rooftop garden with panoramic views and an award-winning Snug, where guests can unwind in a homely setting and sample the hotel's extensive range of Scotch whiskies. With its central city location, The Glasshouse is the ultimate spot to soak up the festivities, including Edinburgh's Christmas, which sees the city centre transform into a winter wonderland with markets, funfair rides, and events.

Monkey Island Estate is the ideal countryside getaway this Christmas

With a history that dates back 800 years, Monkey Island Estate, situated on a private island in the village of Bray, is the ideal countryside getaway this Christmas. Set within seven acres of picturesque gardens overlooking the River Thames, the estate offers timeless glamour and modern design with its own brasserie and floating spa. Just a 20-minute drive from Windsor Castle, guests can follow in the footsteps of royalty, and visitors will see the State Apartments transformed with shimmering Christmas trees and twinkling lights for the most regal of festive decorations. From 1st-24th December, the hotel will also be offering a special festive afternoon tea, including an assortment of Christmas sandwiches, cranberry and candied orange scones, and a selection of fancies inspired by traditional desserts, including an Irish Coffee Yule Log.