This former 11th-century palace, teetering above hills of olive trees, lemon groves and grapevines is an ultra-luxe base and haven of tranquillity that commands the ultimate in views.

Anyone who finds themselves driving along the eye-wateringly beautiful Amalfi Coast for the very first time may think they’ve already hit the jackpot; but once they find themselves on top of the world at Belmond Hotel Caruso, they’ll think they’ve died and gone to heaven. A former palace, it first welcomed guests in 1893 and has notable features such as a 16th-century private chapel and 18th-century frescos which are a refreshing change from a world obsessed with futuristic innovations.