SWISS ALPS This year, we’re stoked about the Swiss Alps and the handsome Chedi Andermatt – a collection of chalet-style wings with dark wood walls, mountain views and roaring fireplaces. Stately bedrooms with glass-fronted fires lead to spa-style bathrooms (quite literally smoke and mirrors), and all rooms boast a mountain-facing balcony. Here, alpine opulence and Asian serenity strike the perfect match. Sake, sushi and a sleek cigar lounge provide the fuel for days spent in the Urseren Valley. And we’re keen to rekindle affection for the Alps outside of winter – dramatic peaks, cascading waterfalls and rapid rivers make for ample exploring year-round, be that hiking, biking, skiing or spa-ing. NAMIBIA For an extreme take on going off-grid, Habitas Namibia is the 125,000-acre reserve of your notification-free dreams, especially if you’ve always wanted a braai with some bushmen. The sustainable stay, an hour east of Windhoek, is a world away from safaris wi...