Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby

Giles and Monica travel to the Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar in Oman, built to resemble an ancient Omani fort. It is the highest 5-star hotel in the Middle East at 2000 metres above sea level and seeks to blend local tradition with modern tastes.

Giles and Monica enjoy the most luxurious eco resort on the island of Tetiaroa in French Polynesia. They work alongside the staff to serve 5-star luxury.

In the second episode, Giles and Monica travel to the Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar in Oman. It is the highest five-star hotel in the Middle East and a resort seeking to blend local tradition with modern tastes. Built to resemble an ancient Omani fort, and situated 2,000 metres above sea level on the rim of a dramatic canyon, the hotel has recently made the most of its location by constructing a jaw-dropping via ferrata and zip-wire rope course along the cliff edge. Led by the hotel's mountain guru Maher, Giles and Monica undertake a test-run of the stunning adventure course before it opens to guests, facing 30-metre drops and Giles's prolific fear of heights.

Monica and Giles travel to the foothills of the Swiss Alps to visit the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, which houses multiple restaurants, spas, golf courses, and Olympic-standard sports facilities.

Giles and Monica head to Ireland to visit the imposing ancient ramparts of Ashford Castle, founded 800 years ago by the Anglo-Norman De Burgo family.

Giles and Monica visit South Africa where they work in two different hotels, The Silo being luxurious and art-themed.

Giles Coren and Monica Galetti travel to South America to work in Vira Vira, a hacienda hotel that overlooks an active volcano near Pucon, the adventure capital of Chile. Giles and Monica prepare a meal for guests, go trekking through the Chilean forests on horseback and hear how the chef has an abundance of Chilean produce for his recipes. Last in the series.