61 rooms, 21 artists, 1,000 ideas. Each room is an individual piece of art – quite literally! From whacky comical styles to strict graphic design. From fantastic street art and Japanese Manga to simply spaced out fantasies.

Standing majestically on the hillside overlooking the gulf of Mirabello, 14 stylish villas with their own private pool and 10 luxury suites, have been individually designed to provide the facilities and services of a deluxe hotel together with the privacy of self-catering.

From the large windows of these unusual round-fronted, turf-roofed cottages you can enjoy the stunning panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean crashing onto some of the island’s many beautiful beaches. This is the ultimate place to enjoy a romantic and luxurious retreat.

These fishermen’s huts, formerly used for storing cockle farmers’ clutter, are in an enclave off the narrow alley that runs parallel to the sea wall. Guests collect keys from the Hotel Continental, a 10-minute walk away, where a full English breakfast is served – included in the price.

Described as the apartment in the sky, as it’s on the upper floor of this stunningly situated chalet, it offers the best views in Engelberg – if not the whole of Switzerland. You’ll feel like you’re floating above the town and can touch the mountains, all without the aid of mind-expanding drugs we must add!

Here at Holiday Pad we’re absolute suckers for lighthouses on remote islands of Croatia – so here is another beauty for you. This lighthouse, built in 1887, is on the island of Plocica between the islands of Korcula and Hvar, and the Peljesac peninsula.

Allegedly the inspiration for Peter Pan’s Never-Never Land (JM Barrie rented the island in the 1920’s), Eilean Shona has remained untouched by civilization for centuries. Visitors leave their cars and 21st-century technology behind, trading it in for secluded footpaths, jagged cliffs and breathtaking views.

Each year a team of snowbuilders, architects, designers and artists from all corners of the world create the Ice hotel. In 2006, the Ice hotel consists of 80 rooms, of which they have 20 suites, 6 family rooms, 52 double rooms and 2 very special deluxe suites.

These chic two-storey constructions are first of their kind and they’re being rented out as part of an enterprising venture set up by the tourist board of Hvide Sande (meaning white sands in Danish) which sits in the middle of an isthmus, looking out to the North Sea.

The Whitepod eco-camp offers a unique Alpine experience. A hi-tech eco camp for up to twelve guests high in the Swiss Alps, it offers the ultimate in comfort and adventure. No busy streets. No hotels. Nothing but the breathtaking beauty of the scenery.

The White Horses cottage built in the 18th century, extended 1966, was originally a fisherman’s cottage. One of the first residents was Patrick McGoohan who stayed there during the filming of The Prisoner on location at Portmeirion in 1966 and 1967.

This charming and unique villa is situated in a beautiful lush green cove with a spectacular mulit-level garden reaching down to a private beach. Take a look at the photos on the owner’s website to get a better impression – you’ll want to stay here for the garden alone!

The kinky Myla Suite is the best room in The Clubhouse; it occupies the top floor and boasts stunning double aspect views across the Mont Blanc massif. Features a giant, custom-made, 2.7m bed with crisp linen by Frette and a mini-bar stocked with a selection of Myla sex toys – Ooh la la!