Wake up to one of the official seven wonders of the natural world, Table Mountain in Cape Town, when you stay at 10-bedroom property Domaine Kayla. Made up of three villas with four swimming pools, it can welcome up to 20 guests, making it the perfect place for a large family or group of friends. Furnished in a clean, modern style, it's an interior designer's dream.

Holiday in traditional wintery style at the palatial Chalet Carl in the small town of Lech am Arlberg in the Austrian Alps. The mountainside home not only grants you access to some of the most coveted ski slopes in the region, but also features eight ensuite bedrooms, a lounge with a large open fireplace, a thalassotherapy spa, an indoor swimming pool, a movie theatre and outdoor Jacuzzi. Plus, you can get a welcome massage on arrival, perfect for relieving all the stress of Christmas.

Channel Robinson Crusoe (minus the isolation and madness, of course) by inhabiting your own private island in Fiji. On Dolphin Island you'll be able to wake up to the sound of waves crashing on your beach, shower outdoors among your palm-trees and enjoy a refreshing dip in your infinity pool. The island features four wooden, thatched-roof homes in true tropical-cabin style, with views of the ocean and the mountains through the large bay windows.

Leave rainy England behind and escape to paradise when you stay at the Villa Adela in Thailand's popular beach resort Phuket. Decorated in traditional Thai style, it features a beautiful covered courtyard and outdoor pond inspired by Buddhist pagodas. As well as the infinity pool, Jacuzzi and spa-room, there's also a private chef to whip up all of your meals, whether you want comfort food or local cuisine.

Holiday in traditional Italian style by inviting multiple generations of your family to stay at the 11-bedroom villa Tenerezza near Lake Como. Once the home of an 18th-century count, the vast property is decorated with original antique furniture, Persian carpets and neoclassical paintings, not to mention landscaped gardens. In keeping with the romantic location (Lake Como has inspired generations of artists) there's also a music-room, two pianos and a cinema, but our favourite feature is definitely the pizzeria with a traditional oven.

Villa Nymphéa on the Caribbean island of Anguilla is the perfect place for a relaxing group break. Indeed, everything about the property is stress reducing; from the services of a housekeeper, butler and concierge to the tranquillity of the surroundings, with outdoor showers, a large infinity pool, grotto and hot tub, as well as an outdoor lounge. There's even the option to have a hot breakfast made for you daily. Breakfast in bed, anyone?