Top 5: Royal retreats

Celebrate the royal wedding with a luxury holiday

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Royal retreat: Rutundu, Kenya

Wildlife in Kenya
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Visit Mount Kenya - where Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton - to experience the incredible beauty that exists in the undisrupted African wilderness. The Rutundu consists of two cabins with breathtaking views of the open tundra. Open log fires keep with the theme of a rustic-luxury getaway. Take a hike around Lake Alice where there are numerous lovely trails among flowering plants and forests. Make a stop at one of the casting platforms and catch a rainbow trout to take back to your cabin and cook for dinner.

Royal retreat: La Residencia, Spain

La Residencia, Spain
Orient-Express Hotels

Escape to the Mediterranean town of Mallorca and stay in one of the twin manor houses that make up La Residencia. Princess Diana retreated to this splendid hotel following her divorce from Prince Charles. If you need to soothe and relax, visit the excellent, award-winning La Residencia Spa. You can also lounge by the pool or take a dip in a nearby swimming cove. For a bit of adventure, the hotel can arrange ballooning trips, helicopter rides or mountain picnics.

Royal retreat: Rambagh Palace, India

Rambagh Palace, India
Taj Hotels

Live like royalty in Rambagh Palace. This palace was home to India's royal family for decades, but now contains 79 rooms and suites, each decorated to emanate a certain ambiance, such as the Royal Suites, which used to be the Maharaja of Jaipur's personal chambers. Take the time to enjoy the palace's grounds. Make your way through its exquisite gardens or enjoy an afternoon tea at The Verandah, which allows for panoramic garden views. You could also engage in a game of polo on the adjacent Rambagh Polo Grounds.

Royal retreat: La Mamounia, Morocco

La Mamounia, Marrakech
Les Ateliers Apicius

As the owners of La Mamounia, the royal family of Morocco has ensured the hotel emulates a grand level of luxury. Make sure to spend some time relaxing around the swimming pool. It's a tribute to the magnificent Menara basin, a source of tranquillity. Explore the surrounding city of Marrakech, as the hotel is located at the heart of the 12th-century city ramparts. Take advantage of the hotel's Unique Experiences, which are packages that include a three-night stay, a massage and a host of activities.

Royal retreat: Chateau De Bourron, France

Chateau de Bourron, France
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Since 1150, the Chateau De Bourron has hosted and housed a smattering of royals, including King Louis XV and the Queen of France in the 18th century. Surrounded by a moat in the heart of a 40-hectare (100-acre) estate, the chateau's location is picturesque. There are many ways to appreciate the surrounding area. With the Loing River, Seine River and Fontainebleau castle pond all nearby, there's an especially good number of opportunities to spend time on the water. Or you can try rock climbing in the Fontainebleau Forest.