Kerala Holidays, India

With its exceptional numbers of elephant and tiger, Nagarhole is un-missable stop for wildlife enthusiasts, and this smart lodge is much the best place to stay while visiting the reserve. Accommodation is offered in stylish rooms or ultra-luxurious glamping ‘tents’ with their own private decks and open bathtubs. A common room and large, raised verandah overlooking the surrounding scrubland provides a welcome space to mingle after meals, and there’s a pool shimmering in the midst of tropical greenery. Earthy, designer luxury meets wilderness here to create a soothing, comfortable base from which to explore the nearby reserve.