THE TREEHOUSE Maldives

Forget cocktails in a hammock, instead go for a lofty lunch in the Treehouse of the Viceroy Maldives. As well as a view overlooking the Indian Ocean, you can enjoy a meze or simply sip your favourite tipple as the sun sets.
www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com

DINE AND SAIL
Amsterdam

The best way to glimpse the beauty of Amsterdam with its quaint corners and leafy alleyways is from a boat ride through its canals. The Dylan's Vinkeles on the Water, a floating extension to The Dylan Amsterdam's Michelin-starred restaurant, offers hotel and restaurant guests the opportunity to hop on board the Muse for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
www.dylanamsterdam.com

PEOPLE-WATCH
New York

From 7am to 10am every weekday the tables inside the Loews Regency Hotel restaurant are filled with movers and shakers from Wall Street, entertainment, media and politics. As they discuss business and close deals, they are simultaneously observing a morning ritual that has been ongoing for close to 40 years - the Loews Regency Hotel's "Power Breakfast". Today, the Power Breakfast stands as one of the most iconic dining experiences in Manhattan and is the perfect opportunity for people-watching - and the chance to dine among some of the most powerful professionals in New York City.
www.loewshotels.com/regency-hotel

HUT IN THE WILDERNESS
Switzerland

This summer hut, which belongs to the Gstaad Palace, was once the home to farmers when the cows were brought up to pasture. The beauty and calm of the surrounding hills makes this spot the perfect setting for a picnic.
www.palace.ch