Where to getaway to this Christmas

One of the most important choices you have to make when organising a Christmas getaway is the destination! Here are a couple of ideas as to where you and your loved one can go this Christmas for a romantic getaway…

Get away from it all at Azul, Ambergris Caye, Belize, a secluded, two-villa beach resort opened this year by a pair of expats from San Francisco. Positioned about ten kilometres north of San Pedro on one of the island's most idyllic stretches of sand, the property's beautifully crafted open-plan villas combine modern style with rustic design elements. There is a rooftop hot tub overlooking the jungle…how’s that for style!

If you want somewhere more wintry, consider the Swiss Alps for a quick holiday. You can experience off-piste glacier slopes without the crowds, spend the night on the mountainside at Whitepod, five geodesic domes high above the town of Villars, just east of Lake Geneva. Although the tents have no running water or electricity, they're the cream of the crop in eco-style. There are wood-burning stoves, high-tech insulation, organic linens, and iPods. You can sing up for guided excursions such as ice climbing and skiing or stop by the 19th-century alpine chalet, where the resident chef prepares a fondue dinner.