Nicholas Dale

This hotel sparks the romantic in me. It steps back into the golden age of the French Riviera, with rooms that have housed all manner of people, from Brigitte Bardot to Pablo Picasso. Head to the rooftop piano bar with its mesmerising views and you’ll quickly realise why it draws everyone back.

Set in the heart of Notting Hill, each room is individually designed with handpicked antiques and local furnishings. Its famed past features the likes of Johnny Depp and Kate Moss, and though the guestlist may be a little more tame these days, the tea and cakes are still to die for.

Set in the heart of my hometown, this regal hotel celebrates the best of Britain with eccentric design and Edwardian interiors by Martin Brudnizki. Wander along the River Cam and you may even spot me with a Pimms in hand.

After working on this breathtaking island for a few years, it quickly became a favourite. Everyone should see the Caldera once in their life, but beyond that the food and wine make it a must.

Classic colonial architecture, sultry beach evenings and family-run restaurants make Cartagena an incredible destination year round.

There’s something about the vibrancy of New York on a warm summer evening for me, strolling from Soho through Little Italy to the Lower East Side.