Secluded and exclusive

Sailing, snorkelling, champagne and shipwrecks

There's no Caribbean island more like paradise than this verdant isle with its world-class unspoiled beaches and lush, hilly backdrop. Fly to sun-drenched Antigua and stay at Hermitage Bay, a secluded couples-only resort, with a sea view for all, indonesian-inspired decor, romantic isolation and beds bang on the beach or set into the cliffside, with your very own infinity plunge pool to cool off in.

The crystal-clear sea here is crying out for watersport fun such as kayaking and deep-sea fishing - and why not try snorkelling among the 200 shipwrecks surrounding the islands?

Antigua is renowned for its sailing so we couldn't lure you here without a day on a boat. Set sail in style on a private yacht trip to Barbuda, Antigua's less-developed little sister, for the ultimate Robinson Crusoe experience – a champagne and fresh seafood picnic on a deserted beach.

As well as providing a jeep for you to find your own secluded beaches, we'd also book you an Antigua Rainforest Canopy Tour. Hightail it through the verdant forest, suspended above the trees, climaxing with a daredevil controlled parachute jump.

All this activity does work up an appetite so we'll book you a table at Le Bistro in Hodges Bay where you can eat your fill of the finest French cuisine on the island and watch the sun set over the sea. Make sure you try some five-year-old English Harbour rum.

And the fun needn't stop after hours – night owls can soak up soca and calypso acts at English Harbour, thanks to Antigua's vibrant music scene. Or if its shopping you fancy then browse the boutiques of St John, and snap up duty-free buys, including jewellery up to 40 per cent cheaper than at home. After all, you'll want an extra-special souvenir to remember this trip.

Bubbly in Barcelona

Gaudí grandeur, gourmet gallivanting

Basking on the shores of the Mediterranean, Barcelona embraces style, design and all things new, so where better to stay than super-cool Hotel Omm?

In this culture-rich Spanish city, seeking out Gaudí's fantastic façades are a must, but forget overcrowded tour buses – relax in a limo with your own expert guide, who'll steer you past the worst of the queues at La Pedrera and La Sagrada Familia.

We've got a gourmet menu too. Experience fine dining with a Mediterranean slant at Acontraluz and combine the coastal location with contemporary tapas, with melt-in-the-mouth seafood at Agua. Or hop in a helicopter and we'll whisk you off to the Costa Brava for dinner at triple Michelin-starred El Bulli.

The nightlife is also buzzing, so party late at Omm's exclusive club; we have bubbly waiting behind the velvet ropes. Ease away any over-indulgence with a sun-kissed splash in the rooftop pool and daily treatments in the Asian-accented Spaciomm spa.

There's plenty of retail therapy too; for labels, head for Passeig de Grácia or Avenue Diagonal, then trawl boutiques in El Born for more quirky finds. Need a Spanish-speaking personal shopper to seek out the most special buys? We'll take care of this too.

Take a guided walk to the hills for amazing views and village-café pitstops on a bespoke ramble. Or keep to the cobblestones of the city – home to many exciting art museums: Picasso, Míro and more, and you've got VIP passes at them all, including a private tour of Dalí's house.

For another highbrow hit, you'll get tickets to Gran Teatro del Liceu – one of Europe's most magnificent opera houses. And we'll roll out the red carpet at that other mighty entertainer – catch a football match at Nou Camp. No wonder cava is the drink of choice in Barcelona – there's so much to celebrate.

Strip of a lifetime

High rolling, high living, high flying

There's more to Sin City than acres of blackjack tables and one-armed bandits: we've lined up top-notch dining, extravagant entertainment and fantastic shopping as well as a stay in a suite at THEhotel – a gold-glassed high rollers' heaven smack in the soul of the Strip.

This all-suite, all-luxury hotel at the Mandalay Bay Casino and Hotel on Las Vegas Boulevard offers a chic retreat amid all the gambling dens and go-go girls, and the living rooms, bathrooms and beds are vast enough for cat and/or chandelier swinging.

Take a tour of the globe right here in the desert; we'll take you on a Gallic culinary trip at André's French Restaurant and treat you to a Venetian Bellini canal-side, without stepping foot out of Nevada.

As for the entertainment – Elvis and Sinatra may be gone, but it's as thrilling as ever – especially when you have tickets to Cirque du Soleil. And it's not just the performers whose heads will be spinning. The Stratosphere tower on Las Vegas Boulevard South offers the best views in town, and this being Vegas, it has a revolving restaurant and the world's highest rides too – we've got you VIP passes for all.

As for the views from the 64th-floor Mix Lounge at Mandalay Bay – spectacular. And a table and cocktails with your name on are waiting. But for the ultimate in unforgettable eye candy, a helicopter trip over the Grand Canyon and the Hoover Dam should get your pulses racing and your spirits soaring, but we'll bring you back down to earth – quite literally – by landing on the canyon floor for champagne. Ladies and gents, buckle your seat belts!

Magnificence of Morocco

Sophisticated suppers, soothing spas and secrets of the souks

Snake charmers, belly dancers, spice traders – there's nowhere like the bustling souks of Marrakech. But you need an expert guide to steer you to the best buys and take the headache out of haggling.

Once our shopping guru has treated you to a magical mystery tour of this ancient Moroccan city, retreat from the madness of the medina to the most special of stays, Riad Farnatchi. Promising sophisticated European comfort in a traditional historic setting, the enormous suites enjoy all the perks of modern-day luxury amid classic elegance.

The Riad Farnatchi's spectacular Marrakchi hideaway is full of surprises. Where else could you find an in-room marble fountain that doubles as an extraordinary bath tub? Catch rays on the riad's rooftop, or cool off with a dip in the emerald-tiled heated pool in the bougainvillea-framed white courtyard.

After recharging your batteries, hop into a waiting 4x4 and we'll drive you up to Richard Branson's Berber castle, Kasbah Tamadot, high in the Atlas Mountains, where you can unwind with cocktails at the rooftop bar and feast your eyes on the breath-stealing views.

As for supper – it couldn't be more romantic. Dine on the top terrace at super-chic French-accented Le Foundouk one night, and cosy up in the intimate bejewelled surroundings of Farnatchi's own acclaimed restaurant tastingtagines on another.

And you couldn't visit Morocco, home to the hammam, without sampling the signature local spa treatments. We'll treat you to an industrial-strength scrubbing and steaming at the gorgeous riad Noir d'Ivoire before sending you home with baby-soft skin and once-in-a-lifetime memories.

Welcome to Miami

Colourful Art deco decadence and plenty of vices

Few destinations are more diverse and cosmopolitan than this colourful art deco-drenched coastal city. And fewer still can boast white-sand beaches and endless days of perfect sunshine, too. So what a trip you'll have! You could be at a suite in the outrageously decadent, Asia-inspired Setai in South Beach, with a spa treatment of your choice to get you into the right relaxed mood. And in the land where the car is king, there really is no substitute – So we'll book you a Cadillac for cruising Ocean Drive in true Miami style. Beyond the bling and bikinis lies a hub of stylish restaurants, decadent lounge bars and a lively arts scene, offering irresistible Miami vices and virtues in equal measure. The 'Floribbean' cuisine favoured on the upscale restaurant scene fuses the fresh flavours of the Sunshine State with the earthy spices of the Caribbean, and Miami's Latin influences mean excellent Cuban cuisine with rice and beans and minty mojitos the order of the day. We've jostled past the celebrities to get you a booking at Nobu, or if you prefer spaghetti to sashimi, Casa Tua's candlelit gardens have a table with your name on. Miami is a serious party town; the lines of hopefuls beyond the velvet ropes at the trendiest clubs will be at their longest just after midnight, but we've got you on the guestlist at the Delano's classic speakeasy, the Florida Room, and arranged a VIP welcome at A-list hangout Mokai. After a morning snoozing poolside back at the Setai, try your hand at yachting with hands-on sailing lessons, or head beneath the waves on a scuba trip. By the time Sunday comes around, you'll be ready to relax with a lazy day at the exclusive Nikki Beach Club, with a champagne and lobster lunch. Welcome to Miami, buenvenidos a Miami...

All-singing, all-dancing

Culture, shopping and round-the-clock entertainment

Win our long weekend in New York and have an adventure of a lifetime in this cosmopolitan be-a-part-of-it city. Nowhere celebrates Manhattan's dazzling style better than Gramercy Park Hotel, the brand-new boho-luxe retreat from Ian Schrager and artist filmmaker Julian Schnabel. Once you've admired the modern masterpieces in the lobby here, hit the art galleries of Chelsea with an expert guide, or enjoy an exclusive private tour of the Metropolitan or MoMA. If you think the skyline views from the terraces at the museums are impressive – wait until you see NYC's iconic skyline care of a helicopter tour.

And you can't hit Manhattan without hitting some of the world's best boutiques and department stores. Let our in-the-know personal shopper steer you to classic tailoring at glam Fifth Avenue flagships or unearth quirky one-offs in the East Village. Denim from Barney's? Accessories from Marc Jacobs? You want it – you'll get it.

Take a break from pounding Manhattan's easy-to-navigate streets with a boat ride in leafy Central Park or kick back for a manicure and pedicure at five-star day spa Cornelia. When evening comes around, take in the bright lights of Broadway at the show of your choice – we'll have booked the best seats in the house.

As for your tastebuds – take them on an action-packed tour too. Start with a cocktail in the celebrity-studded Rose Bar or intimate Jade Bar at Gramercy Park Hotel, or escape to its private roof club and garden for an aperitif under the stars. Try the sophisticated Chinese cuisine at Wakiya one night, and head downtown and sidestep the queues at Balthazar in SoHo the next. Remember, this city never sleeps and nor should you...

Remarkable Rendevouz

Cruises, cocktails and high-kicking cabaret

Paris is a dream prize for bon vivants. Few cities conjure up romance and elegance as readily as the French capital; whether you're at the top of the Tour Eiffel or lower down on the Left Bank, it's chic to its bones and we're going to prove it.

A first-class champagne-fuelled Eurostar journey should start things off on the right note, then there's no better base for a hedonistic escape than at hip and hi-tech Murano Urban Resort, where we've secured you an extra-indulgent suite with a private pool.

Venetian glass, white marble, deep-ruby velvets – this design hotel in the Marais is more than just a pretty cool place, epicureans will rejoice at the delights that await.

Cocktail lovers can choose from hundreds of vodkas, and adventurous eaters will get their culinary kicks from the restaurant's unusual flavours and textures. We've also got the bubbly on ice at the impossibly glossy, Starck-designed La Cristal Room Baccarat restaurant, but, if you can prise yourself away from these fun fantasylands, culture and retail-rich adventures await.

Once you've window-shopped your way around Marais' many unique boutiques, let us chauffeur you to Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré where you can visit Colette, the celebrated lifestyle store.

As for seeing this historic city at its best, you can't beat the panoramic views from the top of that iconic steel landmark; we'll ensure you sidestep the crowds at the Eiffel Tower with an exclusive queue-jump ticket. Hit the River Seine for a watery moonlit Parisien tour and sweep your Mr or Mrs off their feet with dinner for two on a sleek Yachts de Paris cruiser. And for the full all-singing, all-dancing experience, no visit to Paris would be complete without two best-seats-in-the-house tickets for the Folies Bergère. Ladies and gents, it's showtime!

The romance of Rome

Archaeological eye-candy and Piazza people-watching

OK, so Rome wasn't built in a day – but leave it to us and we'll make sure you see the best of it when you are there. We have the keys to your own corner of a palazzo – accommodation doesn't come any more opulent than an apartment at Residenza Napoleone. A world away from chain-hotel stays, this opulent pied à terre exemplifies a more-is-more approach to furnishings – silk-draped canopy beds, priceless oil paintings and collectible china ornaments provide a unique, aristocratic base in the Italian capital. As for sightseeing – we promise a guided historical tour fit for visiting dignitaries. Admire mediaeval relics, classical columns, Renaissance and Baroque architecture at every turn. Or follow Audrey and Gregory and see this magnificent city from the back of a vintage Vespa during your own Roman holiday adventure. Of course, Rome looks completely different from above, so why not hop onto the helicopter we can arrange for a bird's-eye tour of the Eternal City's skyline? Touch down at the Catacombs of San Callisto for a VIP tour of this ancient subterranean labyrinth. After all that whirlwind sightseeing, spend an afternoon luxuriating in the spectacular grounds at Villa Borghese after an exclusive view of its magnificent art collection. Rome is about the art of life – food, fashion and fun are enjoyed with religious zeal in this most sensual of European capitals. Drop in at Prada, Dolce & Gabbana and Valentino on Via Condotti, Rome's most upscale shopping street. Need help deciding what to wear? We have a personal shopper at the ready to steer you towards boutique bargains. And when you reach the Spanish Steps, head to the prestigious International Wine Academy to sample the finest wines before lingering over supper at Il Palazzetto. La Dolce Vita, indeed.

Awesome Aegean

Volcanic views, venerable vineyards and VIP vessels

Escape for a week of romance in sun-soaked Santorini, the most dramatic of the Greek islands, arriving in style by helicopter from Athens.

We'll book your stay in Perivolas, overlooking the sparkling Aegean. These 300-year-old cliff-side caves, once the homes of fishermen and farmers, now make up a brilliant white boutique hotel with guaranteed wow-factor. Amid a landscape of curves, a pool flows over the edge of the cliff into the watery horizon, framed by vineyards and wild fig trees – a Grecian formula unlike any other.

Bar-hoppers and gourmets will love the lively tavernas and outstanding restaurants on the doorstep, where freshly caught fish is always on the menu. We have cosy tables for two reserved at Vanilia, high on the cliff in Firostefani, and also at the acclaimed 1800, located in a traditional sea captain's house on one of quieter streets of Oia.

And you can act on any shopping impulses in this glamorous little Santorini town; find smart jewellery boutiques and galleries hidden in the narrow, whitewashed streets. Or perhaps use some spending money to buy a painting by a local artist as a memento of this very special Greek holiday.

One afternoon, we'll also have you circling the island in a private catamaran where you can soak up the sun from the deck then cool off in the crystal-clear waters. The next day, head inland to taste delicious local whites on an exclusive vineyard tour. Then relax on a private terrace at Perivolas looking out over the vast volcanic bay (the caldera) – one of the most awe-inspiring views on the planet.

Alpine Adventure

Super cars, super spas, super arias

Nowhere treats you to a celebration of the great outdoors better than ultra-luxe Vigilius Mountain Resort in South Tyrol, and the pampering and adrenalising escape we have lined up at this hip hilltop hideaway couldn't be better for your mind, body or soul.

This Alpine area of northern Italy is as health-promoting as can be: its slopes are skiiable in winter and hike-worthy in summer and accessible only by cable car – it's exciting from the get-go! We'll pack a huge array of unforgettable activities into your chance-in-a-lifetime itinerary – parascend off a peak, go horse-riding in the mountains, learn archery from a pro, then unwind with treatments such as a floating Watsu massage or a detoxifying traditional hay bath in the award-winning innovative spa.

To ensure you make the most of this sleek retreat, a personal trainer will be on hand to help devise a special programme to put the fun into fitness and make your trip as physical or relaxing as you'd like – your trainer can even be with you for every step of the action if you'd like the motivation!

For some culture-rich downtime, fly to Verona during the Opera Festival – we've bagged the best seats in the house for some stellar performances. Or, if you prefer mountain vistas to musical medleys, step off the plane at Brescia, where we'll have a Ferrari supercar waiting for you, allowing you to speed off in style and soak in the spectacular scenery of the Dolomites.

And when it comes to eating, Vigilius is anything but a boot camp – there's a Tyrolean bistro and an ultra-modern gastrodome to delight both old-fashioned and modern-minded palates, and, as this is an acclaimed wine-growing area, we've earmarked some of the finest vintages for you to sample. We'll raise a glass to that!