The Apprentice: Karren Brady's travelling life It's very picturesque, peaceful and inclusive: a place you never have to leave because it's got everything you need. Every night there is a buffet with a different theme, which the kids like, and it's got the best Indian food I've ever had. The service makes it incredible, though; I've been to some of the best places in the world, from Sandy Lane to The Dorchester, and there is nothing to rival it. Other beach favourites? Kanuhura in the Maldives, which is, literally, in the middle of nowhere: like Mauritius but more remote. The villas are modern but colonial, the snorkelling is great, they make a lot of effort with kids - crab races, films on the beach with crêpes and games - and you can eat in different places, so you don't get bored. Why La Réserve de Beaulieu? It's intimate and grown-up: a big pink villa on the south coast, with amazing, very French food. In the day you can have steak tartare and chips by the pool, and at night proper French gourmet dishes. A bit like Capri Palace in Amalfi, it's a place you'll see real A-list celebrities. I went six years ago, on the recommendation of Michael Winner, who said he'd never had a better sandwich anywhere, and have returned every year since. Where to next? Disney World in Florida with my children, who are 15 and 12. While we're there, I hope to go to the Setai in Miami, which friends say is good. The thought of Disney World does fill me with horror, but I was invited on to the film set of the last Harry Potter film and I had a better time than my children. Your favourite hotel for a weekend away? The Dorchester in London, to do a bit of shopping, and then to relax and see a show. I got married there, so it's a special place and they always go out of their way to ensure I have a lovely time. The next city you want to escape to? Barcelona, so I can go back to the Hotel Arts. I went for one night on business, and loved the fact there was a motorway on one side and beach on the other. The best of both worlds: urban and beach. Favourite restaurants abroad? Villa Tiberio in Marbella. It is all outdoors; there is nothing worse than going somewhere sunny and having to sit inside. The gardens are spectacular, and if you like Italian food, it is the best you will ever have. Sandro Morelli, Villa Tiberio's owner, is utterly charming, and although it's glamorous, it's not stuffy. You could go in shorts and T-shirt or a ball gown and feel fine, which is what I like - there are no rules. Country houses or hotels in Britain you could recommend? I couldn't. I don't go, really. Although, Coworth Park has recently opened and the GM used to be at The Dorchester. The most romantic hotel you've been to? A toss-up between the Capri Palace and La Réserve de Beaulieu. The Capri is very sophisticated, with beautiful rooms and a great spa. Also, it is on a piazza so you can stroll into town and do a bit of shopping, if you want a break from sunbathing. Have you been on safari? No, my kids don't fancy it. They want to go skiing, mostly, and I don't like cold of any kind. Have you been on an adventure holiday? Never. I have never roughed it or camped; the thought fills me with horror. Are you a light traveller? Very light. I have my passport with me at all times, and have two bags permanently packed: one for business, one for a beach holiday. I am a very last-minute person, so I like to be able to pick up a bag and go. Any specific items you travel with? No, I don't care about labels. In my holiday case will be a collection of all sorts of swimwear, shorts, flip-flops and little dresses. Favoured luggage? My husband bought me a little Louis Vuitton on wheels for my 40th and I take that, both long-haul and short. I am very disciplined - if you take too much, you spend your holiday trying to decide what to wear. Beauty essentials you wouldn't leave without? Good hair conditioner, sun cream and my pillow, which is very thin and soft. It would ruin my holiday if I couldn't sleep. Little restaurant you'd like to return to? [Château de la] Chèvre d'Or in Eze, in the south of France, which is in a very beautiful setting, on the edge of a cliff overlooking the water. It's upmarket French, but not too over the top. You have to climb a few steps to get there, so it's not for the faint-hearted. But it really is gorgeous. Cocktail bar you'd like to sip at? It's fun watching the facelifts go by in the American Bar at the Hôtel de Paris in Monaco, and then have dinner in the Louis XV restaurant, which is very romantic. I wouldn't stay there; but if you are staying at the Beaulieu, it's a lovely place to go for a bit of old-school glamour. Spas you've enjoyed? Champneys in Britain and Forte Village in Sardinia. I quite like spas, but not for too long. Souvenirs you've bought abroad and love? In Capri I bought a Prada dress that I still have and still wear. Best airline? British Airways. I feel safe and I like the service. Etihad and Emirates are good, too, unlike Air Mauritius. Never again. Which travel agent do you use? I book on the websites directly, for hotels and flights. Are you worried about your carbon footprint? I don't travel enough to feel I am making a significant dent. And in London I try and use public transport. Do you offset your carbon? I didn't know you could. Karren Brady's book Strong Woman: Ambition, Grit and a Great Pair of Heels is published by Collins, priced £18.99.