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ECLIPSE AT HALF MOON, JAMAICA

A mere mention of Jamaica’s mostlauded hotel conjures images of idyllic shores, and now Half Moon has a sparkling new addition. Unveiled at the end of last year, Eclipse consists of 57 spectacular breezy rooms and suites that re-energise the 1950s icon’s accommodation. Pull yourself away from the rooms and you’ll find a new infinity pool to bask in, as well as two restaurants and views of the private beach, framed by swaying palms. From $525 (£379). halfmoon.com

LA MAMOUNIA, MARRAKECH

Among Morocco’s most storied hotels, this landmark has attracted royalty, starlets and dignitaries for nearly a century. Now, the fivestar has tapped culinary maestros Pierre Hermé and Jean-Georges Vongerichten to completely overhaul its culinary credentials — including two new restaurants, L’Italien and L’Asiatique — in spaces reimagined by design studio Jouin Manku. The result is both slick and grand, from the nearly floor-to-ceiling chandelier in the Salon de Thé or the subterranean Oenethèque. From MAD7,400 (£595). mamounia.com