For a small island nation, New Zealand sure packs a lot of punch – particularly in the scenery department. Blessed with unique and varied geography, it compensates for its relatively short human his...

Paris

This former boulangerie in the norhtern Marais district now serves up elaborate rooms by designer Christian Lacroix. The fantastic king-size beds are wrapped in fine linens, the attractively tiled bathrooms have large tubs, and air conditioning and Wi-Fi are both on tap.

No need to settle for a boring, featureless hotel room on your next trip – traveling can be as much about where you stay as the places you go