Luxury meets location at Singapore's Four Seasons, as Grant Bradley discovers.

Even the rain has a five-star edge at Te Waonui Forest Retreat, finds Bronwyn Sell.

Justine Tyerman laps up life at one of Sydney's most prestigious residences, but misses the cut for a celebrity soirée ...

This luxurious property on Sydney's waterfront is a favourite haunt of the rich and famous.

For further information see luxehouses.com.au.

The adults-only Palm Island Resort has holiday relaxation down to a silent art, writes Tori Mayo.

Bronwyn Sell stays at a family-friendly place with dramatic ocean views near Greymouth.

Justine Tyerman narrowly avoids being taken in by a holiday accommodation scammer.

Tristram Clayton makes like a megastar at a top Auckland address.

Andrew Alderson stays at a classic Kiwi cottage on the Coromandel Peninsula.

If you are driving the Great Ocean Rd, stop at Merrijig Inn, says David Leggat.

Treat yourself to the best of the best this summer.

Eveline Harvey and her family check into a well-appointed apartment in Central Otago.

Winston Aldworth stays at a slick waterfront hotel in Canada's capital of cool.

Shandelle Battersby enjoys a luxurious stay at the Millbrook Resort, Arrowtown.

Andrew Louis lives like a king in a deluxe suite.

A city break in this centrally-located hotel leaves Courtney Whitaker impressed.

Somerset Maugham and Graham Greene penned works here, writes Wynne Gray.

Patrick McKendry stayed in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to watch the boxing bouts of Kiwis Joseph Parker and Robert Berridge.

Belinda Henley visits a property that offers opportunities for physical exertion and relaxation in equal measure.

This property, less than half an hour's drive from Rotorua, is modelled on the game reserves which are big business in South Africa.

For further information see treetops.co.nz.

Winston Aldworth stays at a stylish Sydney property.

Hotels are now offering special packages for pampered pooches, writes Sarah Marshall.

The capital of the Netherlands is home to some of Europe's most stylish hotels. Here are five of the best.

Gayle Dickson stays in a luxurious overwater fale.

P.K. Stowers stays at a 700-year-old Spanish castle.

This 700-year-old Spanish castle will appeal to amateur historians, hikers and those who enjoy fine dining.

Whether you're on a tight budget or splashing out, the islands have it all.

Anne Gibson luxuriates on the 12th floor of this stylish Gold Coast hotel.

Winston Aldworth stays in a Mighty Deuce 2Y campervan in Waipara.

Eveline Harvey stays at a largely quiet spot alongside a picturesque Queensland river.