Overlooking the Dubai Marina, this upscale, high-rise apartment hotel is 3 km from Marina Beach on the Persian Gulf and 10 km from the sprawling Mall of the Emirates.

Colourful 1- to 3-bedroom apartments feature kitchens, living rooms and dining areas, as well as floor-to-ceiling windows offering city or Gulf views. They also come with flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi. Room service is available.

Located in the beautiful Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary and one of the most scenic hostel settings in Southern Africa, Sondzela Backpackers overlooks a valley where wild animals roam and impala, zebra and warthog graze on the edge of the gardens.

Accommodation is spread over two separate houses with a swimming pool. Campers are surrounded by fruit trees and roaming game!

Those needing privacy can head for the traditional Swazi rondavels* with their wonderful views.

The friendly staff are full of useful info on Swaziland, Mozambique and South Africa. They'll happily organise activities - marvel at wild animals on a spectacular horse ride, mountain bike or walk through this peaceful wonderland.

After an adventurous day

Located in the heart of the city just 500 metres away from the National Museum, V Hotel Bencoolen features an outdoor swimming pool and guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant.

This cosy boutique hotel is situated just 300 metres from Singapore Arts Museum and Bras Basah MRT Station. The vibrant Orchard Road is just a 10-minute walk away and Changi International Airport is 20 km from the hotel.

Set in Dubai, 2.7 km from Sufouh Beach, Millennium Al Barsha offers accommodation with a restaurant, private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Situated conveniently in the Al Barsha district, this hotel provides a garden, as well as an outdoor pool. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests.

Aparthotel Adagio Paris XV is located in Paris’ 15th arrondissement opposite the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre and 3 km from the Parc des Princes Stadium. It offers a 24-hour reception, studios and apartments with optic WiFi access and the possibility of private parking (upon availability and with an extra cost).

Champa Island Nha Trang is situated in Nha Trang, 400 m from Po Nagar Cham Towers. Built in 2015, the property includes spa centre and hot tub. Guests can chill out in the outdoor swimming pool.

Brunch, high tea and dinner are included at Geiger's Camp and can be enjoyed at a scenic location on the trail with one of the guides, or within the lounge area.

Guests can relax at the infinity pool on Geiger's main deck, and make the most of the two included daily game drives, which occur at sunrise and sunset.

Set 100 m from Margate Beach and 10 km from Mbumbazi Nature Reserve, Boulevard 405 offers accommodation located in Margate.

A sustainable apartment in Meyerton and with Meyerton Golf Club reachable within 9.3 km, Midvaal Guesthouse features a garden, rooms,WiFi and a terrace. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The apartment has family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests.

At the apartment complex, some units have a private entrance, dining area, fireplace and toaster. Some of the units have a satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and bathrobes. At the apartment complex, some units are fitted with a coffee machine and chocolates or cookies.

Offering a garden and garden view, Kingswood Gardens No. 4 is located in George, 13 km from Outeniqua Pass and 35 km from Lakes Area National Park. This holiday home offers private parking and full-day security. The property is non-smoking and is set 9.1 km from George Golf Club.

Boasting accommodation with a pool with a view, quiet street view and a patio, 65OnLagoonDrive 5 sleeper Self-catering Unit is set in Durban. This property offers access to a balcony, private parking and WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 100 metres from Bronze Beach.

This historic building hosts 131 bedrooms including 15 exquisite suites, and a number of venues to eat, drink, work or play.

A 5-minute walk from a monorail station, this polished hotel in the Central Business District is 2 km from the Kuala Lumpur Tower and 3 km from the Petronas Twin Towers.

The modern rooms have Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Suites add sitting areas, upgraded suites feature kitchenettes and/or dining areas. Club quarters offer access to a lounge withbreakfast and evening cocktails. Room service is available 24/7.