When you’re sitting at your desk on a dreary weekday, you’re hardly likely to start snapping photos for Instagram. Let’s face it – the best pics really come when you’re on holiday, seeing new and amazing things.

Yes, Instagram does come with its problems – it’s highly aspirational, with people far more likely to post the pics of them ‘living their best lives’ rather than the realities of the everyday.

As you might expect for such a modern, high concept field, the aquatic hotel scene is evolving all the time.

Because of the huge cost and complexity, many projects stall before completion. Take the Poseidon Undersea Resort, a giant seafloor wonderland off a private island in Fiji, that’s spent the last decade hindered by development difficulties.

But there’s already a range of outlets offering the chance of a sub-aquatic sleep, often in the most luxurious surroundings…

Everyone has a wish list of destinations to tick off, but these days, travel isn’t simply about the choice of location. Real adventures are shaped by experiences – encountering local people, grappling with tricky terrain and witnessing once-in-a-lifetime events.

When snow starts to fall, it’s tempting to stoke up a fire – but for a true winter experience, sometimes there’s nothing better than embracing the cold. For centuries, Inuit communities lived in houses built of snow, which – surprisingly – kept them warm.

Reviving the romance of sleeping in structures made of ice, several hotels now offer guests an opportunity to book into igloos for the night.

Whether you want the authentic experience or a modern-day glass interpretation, these are the coolest ones to choose…

From Necker Island to South Africa and Verbier, Sir Richard Branson has homes all over the world.

And yet, there’s one place he holds particularly close to his heart –Son Bunyola, a luxury retreat on the north-west coast of Mallorca, which is open to the public as a Virgin Limited Edition property.

Watch out Dubai, as Saudi is set to create the Riviera of the Middle East! It was announced on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia will create a new magnet for international tourists, with a luxurious destination that is a natural extension of the Mediterranean Sea –it sounds idyllic.

Not all of us travel to see the exotic sunsets and pristine beaches. For some, it’s all about a lazy, bathrobe-over-PJs weekend escape filled with hot bubble baths, well-stocked mini bars, gourmet cuisine and a holistic spa.

If your idea of a dream vacation involves all this and more then get ready to have your mind-blown. Here’s a list of 10 outrageously over-the-top room service options that are available at some of the most luxurious hotels around the world.