Villa Ombak, Bali, Indonesia
What From its clifftop position, the tranquil villa has views out over the shimmering sea
Where Shoreside in Nusa Lembongan, on a plot of land featured in the film version of the book Eat, Pray, Love starring Julia Roberts
Why Contemporary chic meets Balinese charm with beaches, quaint villages and Hindu temples nearby

Villa Layan, Phuket, Thailand
What Magical villa with weathered cedar pavilion roofs, surrounded by tropical gardens
Where Phuket's northwest coast in Layan, 20 minutes from the airport
Why With an unspoilt beach, a good selection of cafés, restaurants and shops, and an authentic, laidback vibe, what's not to like

Baan Metta, Koh Samui, Thailand
What Spectacular beachfront villa just steps from the pristine sands of Lipa Noi
Where Located on Koh Samui's west coast, Lipa Noi is one of the island's most beautiful and tranquil spots
Why The waters are shallow and coral-free up to 100m, making it ideal for young families

Hibiscus, Mauritius
What Contemporary plantation house set on a rolling hillside between the Valriche Nature Reserve and a number of luxurious beachfront hotels
Where Located within an exclusive development on Mauritius's south coast
Why Totally tropical Mauritian island idyll, walking distance to the Valriche Nature Reserve, home to deer, wild boar, monkeys and rare birds

Maliga Kanda, Galle, Sri Lanka
What Glorious villa set in a landscape of white beaches, tea plantations, paddy fields and tropical jungle
Where Sits on a hilltop, just outside the Dutch colonial city of Galle
Why Perched on a hill next to a serene Buddhist temple, this calming oasis is only a 10-minute walk to lovely Wijaya Beach

Villa Arabella, Western Cape, South Africa
What Magnificent villa set in the Arabella Estate with an 18-hole champion golf course (rated number 2 in South Africa) and a five-star hotel, boasting two fine dining restaurants and a wellness centre and spa
Where Located in South Africa's Western Cape with Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek all within an hour's drive
Why Within easy reach of some of the finest beaches on the coast and the region's top attractions, from the iconic Table Mountain and the V&A Waterfront to the Stellenbosch Wine Route