The heart-shaped oasis of Makepeace Island is Virgin boss Richard Branson's Australian home, but when he's away this Queensland's Sunshine Coast getaway can accommodate 20 guests.
Courtesy of Makepeace Island
Grootbos Forest Lodge (South Africa) —
The five-star Grootbos Lodge offers a unique window on South Africa's UNESCO-listed Cape Floral Kingdom. The region's diversity means it's got three times as many floral species as the Amazon jungle.
Loisaba (Kenya) —
Private wildlife conservancy Loisaba offers Starbeds -- wooden platforms partially covered with thatch that can be wheeled around for maximum exposure to breathtaking night skies.
Loisaba
Palazzo Victoria (Italy) —
In the heart of Verona's old city, hotel Palazzo Victoria offers an "ultimate bubble bath experience," in which a butler fills a bath with the guest's choice of Prosecco, Spumante or Champagne.
Palazzo Victoria
Everest by helicopter —
A charter helicopter, arranged by Indian Outskirts, takes couples around the mountain before stopping at one of the world's highest lodges for breakfast.
Ashesh Rajbansh
Khajurao (India) —
Khajurao in India's Madhya Pradesh state is a city of temples dating to around 950 AD. The most famous features multiple sculptures from the Karma Sutra.
Antarctica by plane —
Antarctica Flights is chartering a Qantas 747 from Melbourne on February 14th for a special flight over pristine landscapes, icebergs and glaciers.
Lingerie fitting (China) —
Temple House Hotel in the Chinese city of Chengdu has teamed with lingerie retailer Agent Provocateur to offer a bespoke private lingerie fitting.
Temple House
Bike-building (London) —
London's Bamboo Bicycle Club lets couples build their own wheels before a date cycling around the achingly hip streets of east London.
bamboo bicycle club
Dhara Dhevi (Thailand) —
Dhara Dhevi is a luxurious retreat in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, offering 60 acres of grounds in which to wander.
