Hôtel La Villa, Calvi, Corsica, France
One of Corsica's most luxurious and contemporary hotels, in seven achingly beautiful acres of gardens on the north-west coast, La Villa certainly knows how to take care of its guests. Balconied or terraced rooms and suites are havens of sophisticated simplicity, as is the spa; and La Table by La Villa boasts a Michelin star.
But it's outside where all the magic happens: on a reserved area of Calvi beach, just a short shuttle ride away (at an extra cost); the clay tennis court; or at one of the five pools (super-generous considering there are just 49 rooms).