SCOTLAND The Gleneagles Hotel

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Scotland's most celebrated hotel can offer no less than three Scottish Championship golf courses and a wealth of other exhilarating open-air activities – from clay pigeon shooting to falconry to riding. For those less enamoured with wide open spaces, the hotel's exciting new ESPA spa comprises crystal steam rooms, tropical showers, chilling ice rubs, saunas and, of course, a stunning pool.

The hotel itself is a baronial palace that has been renowned for world-class luxury since it first opened its doors in 1924 - a grand and beautiful hotel with unique Scottish character

and charm that has made it the destination of choice of world leaders and golf champions alike. The suites are elegant and sumptuous, with panoramic views, and beautifully appointed bathrooms. Naturally, there is a wide range of restaurants, lounges and bars to choose from, including gourmet delights at the two-Michelin-starred Andrew Fairlie @ Gleneagles, traditional Scottish fare at the Strathearn or casual Mediterranean dining at Deseo.

Guide price: £2,249 per person based on four people flying by Citation CJ2 from Luton and staying two nights in an Estate Suite.