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■■Sitting pretty on Montego Bay’s Hip Strip, overlooking the famous Doctor’s Cave beach, the 120-room S Hotel Jamaica is set to open its doors on January 27. Its stylish design taps into the cosmopolitan vibe of ‘Mobay’ with references to the island’s history and culture. Rooms offer stunning views over the Caribbean Sea or the lively city, while Spa Suites come complete with soaking tubs.

Rock Steady, the hotel’s main restaurant, will serve up both Jamaican and international dishes while The Market offers all-day buffet dining. Doubles from $229 and Spa Suites from $329. shoteljamaica.com

■■Expect nothing less than cool poolside parties as DJS take to the decks along with fashion shows and live music when adults-only Amare Beach Hotel in Bou cove, Ibiza, debuts on the White Isle in July. With 366 rooms, it’s less than three miles from San Antonio. Guests will love its Belvue Rooftop bar, restaurant and infinity pool, and its Sunset Ritual music and light show.

Once the sun has gone down, head to the Hayaca terrace and its Latin-american fusion dishes from Michelin-starred chef Mauricio Giovanini – while top Spanish bartender Diego Cabrera creates signature cocktails. But if you want a traditional Mediterranean menu make for Mare Nostrum. B&B in a double from €140 a night. amarehotels.com

■■The Floating Spa will be dropping anchor at the Monkey Island Estate, near Bray in Berkshire, on Valentine’s Day offering treatments in three ‘cabins’ on board the barge moored on the banks of the private island. In a nod to the monks who lived nearby in the 12th century, the signature treatment will be The

Monks’ Elixir.

The Floating

Spa is part of a major restoration of two 18th century pavilions with 38 rooms and three suites.

Doubles from €305 a night. keyislandestate.co.uk