The World's Best Ski Resorts

The World's Best Ski Resorts

Badrutts Palace Hotel — St. Moritz, Switzerland

Possibly The World's Most Famous Ski Resort, St. Moritz Can Legitimately Claim To Be The Birthplace Of Winter Sports Holidays. Situated Above The Village Of St. Moritz In The Heart Of This Recreational Mecca Is Badrutt's Palace, A 100 Year Old Landmark Occupying Over 6 Acres Of Private Grounds With Views Of The Lake And Mountains. The Famous Badrutt's Palace Hotel Occupies A Central But Quiet Location In 23,000 Sq. Mt. (6 Acres) Of Private Grounds With An Extraordinary View Over The St. Moritz Lake And Its Surrounding Mountains. The Sunny Climate, The Excellent Sport And Health Resort Facilities In Both, Summer And Winter, And The Excellent Cuisine Form The Background Of Its Reputation And For Your Well- Being. The Badrutt's Palace Hotel Offers 170 Comfortable Rooms (in Several Categories According To Size And Location) And 39 Suites And Junior-suites.

St. Moritz Has It All And On The Premises You Will Find An Indoor Swimming Pool (outdoor Pool During Summer Season), Swimming Instructor, Sauna, Massage, Health Club, Beauty And Spa Center, Jacuzzi And Steam Bath. During The Summer Season We Have At The Disposal Of Our Clients 3 Tennis Courts, Tennis Instructor And An Outdoor Swimming Pool. St. Moritz Is The Birthplace Of Winter Holidays In The Mountains And Is Very Much Attached To Our Hotel, Offers A Large Range Of Possibilities And We Just Would Like To Mention That On The Premises You Will Find Our Own Ice Skating Rink With Instructor At The Palace Ski School. Our Shuttle Bus Service, Free Of Charge For Our Clients, Assures A Safe Transfer To The Corviglia Lifts And Back To The Hotel.

The Little Nell — Aspen, CO, United States

Nestled at the base of Aspen Mountain, The Little Nell blends the virtues of a country inn with the indulgences of a grand hotel. The Little Nell Is Located Next To The Silver Queen Gondola with a Free Skier Shuttle To Aspen Highlands. Aspen has many options year around from which to select, including: biking; hiking; fly fishing; skiing; snowmobiling; dog sled rides; ice skating; para gliding; snow shoeing; golf; off road touring; horseback riding; cross country skiing; and rafting.

The Little Nell pool is located in the courtyard of the hotel and faces Aspen Mountain. In the winter the pool is heated to 102 degress and the bench and Jacuzzi jets make it a relaxing soaking tub after a day on the slopes. There is a separate, large Jacuzzi beside the pool. Food and beverage services are offered during the summer.

Dining at The Little Nell can range from a casual snack in front of the fireplace in the Living room to the comforts of 24-hour room service in the privacy of your room. Montagna restaurant, located in the hotel, is a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike. Also located within the complex is Ajax Tavern. On mountain dining is available at Bonnie's and the Sundeck cafeteria. Meals at all of these facilities may be conveniently charged directly to your room account.

e Kristiania Lech — Lech, Austria

The Kristiania is not the hotel for everyone. The Kristiania embodies the magnificent union of precious alpine traditions, modern technology and a contemporary perspective on living and lifestyles. You do not only rent a room at the Kristiania, but your own private arts collection. We care about your needs. We are committed to your well-being and your privacy because we want you to feel at home during your stay at the Kristiania. We want to make your stay at the Kristiania an unforgettable experience. The Kristiania Lech is located within easy reach of the centre, a 5 minute walking distance from the ski slopes, next to the cross-country ski track en route to Zug, overlooking Lech with a marvellous view of the Alps.

Through the window of your room the world seems invitingly close, yet at a comfortable distance. Privacy you can feel and touch. The Kristiania's rooms and suites overlook either the vista of Lech or peaceful mountains. All rooms and suites rally sophisticated Austrian decor with subtle traditional influences complemented by original antiques and contemporary art works as you do not rent only a room but the art too. The 30 rooms and suites combine the highest levels of comfort and innovation with exceptional standards of personal service. Throughout the bathrooms at the Kristiania clean lines and subtle colours combine with simple stylish design. Understated luxury and good use of light create a sense of tranquillity and serenity.

Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside — Whistler, Canada

A Luxury Hotel Boutique, The Smallest Suite Is Larger (411 Sq ft) Than An Average Hotel Guest Room. Every Suite Has A Kitchen And A Gas Fireplace, Balcony, Air Conditioning, Soaker Tub And Fabulous Aveda Amenities. Magnificent Mountain Vistas From Every Room. Small And Intimate Lodge Environment, A Home Away From Home Feeling. State of the Art Soloman Store with ski and snowboard rentals and sales. Whistler's Best Address, Exceptionally Located In The Village At The Base Of The Gondolas To Both Whistler And Blackcomb Mountains.

Post Hotel — Lake Louise, AB, Canada

The Post Hotel Is A Mountain Resort Hotel In The Heart Of Canada's Most Famous National Park. Luxurious Rooms And Suites Feature Wood Burning Fireplaces And Jacuzzi Tubs. The Fine Dining Room Includes An Award Winning Wine List And Fresh Market Cuisine. The Hotel Provides A European Style That Has Been Best Described As A Model Of Understated Elegance

Byblos Courchevel — Courchevel, France

Refined, elegant and Unique...The Byblos, Courchevel is one of the most sought after hotels in the Alps. The Hotel in located in the heart of the forest of the Jardin Alpin in Courchevel 1850 also known as the Riviera of the Alps. With its cosy chalet-style decoration and feel, wonderful views over the Jardin Alpin, close proximity to the lively village of Courchevel and skiing directly from the doorstep- The Byblos is a sought after hotel for international celebrities, heads of state royalty and international travellers. Only the incomparable service and gracious staff rival the charm of the environs and the decor. The Byblos Courchevel has 64 rooms and 12 suites- each with a magnificent view of the slopes. Reminiscent of a majestic Savoyard chalet, each room embraces its guests with its regal, yet welcoming decor. All have been individually re-decorated with a dash of chalet chic.

Beaver Creek Lodge — Beaver Creek, CO, United States

Nestled At The Base Of Beaver Creek Mountain And In The Heart Of Beaver Creek Village- Beaver Creek Lodge Welcomes You To The Comfort And Luxury Of All Suite Accommodations. Our Guests Will Enjoy The Ambiance And Mountain Comforts Of Our New Decor. We Also Feature The Beaver Creek Chop House Specializing In Fresh Seafood- Prime Rib And Mouth Watering Steaks. This Restaurant Is Open Daily For Breakfast And Dinner. In The Summer- Enjoy The Relaxing Dining Ambiance Of Our Patio. Our Coffee And Pastry Shop- On The Fly- Features Specialty Coffee- Espresso Drinks And Lunches That Include Daily Homemade Soups And Sandwiches. Our Catering And Conference Department Offers Flexible Meeting Space For Custom Designed Menus. Other Features Include Indoor/ Outdoor Heated Pool- Outdoor Hot Tub- Steamroom And Dry Sauna- Work-out Equipment- Ski And Golf Lockers And Retail Ski And Snowboard Shops.

The World's Best Luxury Hotels for Families

The World's Best Luxury Hotels for Families

Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach — Cancun, Mexico

Spectacular ocean views from the terrace of every suite, impressive architecture, refined luxury and good taste, these are the hallmarks of the most magnificent hotel not only in Cancun, but all of Latin America. The rooms are all ocean-front suites, and feature marble floors, sunjen living room areas, private balconies, large bathrooms and separate vanities. The hotel's close proximity to the Cancun Convention Center, leading malls, and entertainment centers make Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach Cancun a top pick for groups, conventions, and pleasure

Jumeirah Beach Hotel — Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Reinventing the hotel experience, The Award Winning Jumeirah Beach Hotel introduces a new lifestyle that integrates all the excitement and exhilaration designed for couples, families and friends. All 600 Hotel Rooms And Suites Enjoy A Uninterrupted Spectacular Panoramic View Of The Arabian Gulf, Some With Private Balconies. Luxuriously Appointed And Exquisitely Furnished, At 50 Square Metres Each Room Exceeds The Proportions Of Most International Hotels. The Resort Facilities Include 20 Restaurants And Bars, Conference Centre for Up To 1,600 People, Business Centre, Sinbads Kids Club and VIBES Teens Club, 4 Swimming Pools, 7 Tennis Courts, Golf Driving Range And Putting Green, Marina And Sports Club, Watersports, 900 Metres Of Private Beach, Pavilion Dive Centre And A Purpose-Built Coral Reef 2 Km Offshore. All Guests Also Receive Complimentary Access to Wild Wadi Water Park. Guests Who Prefer A More Secluded Retreat Can Enjoy The Tranquility Of Beit Al Bahar, a Luxury 19 Villa Complex Located A Short Walk Or Buggy Ride From The Jumeirah Beach Hotel. A Combination Of One And Two Bedroom Villas Each Featuring An Outdoor Dining Area And A Tranquil Terrace Offer Beautiful Views Of Either The Arabian Gulf Or The Spectacular Resort Facilities Of The Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Each Villa Also Has A Private Plunge Pool Tucked Away For Guests To Unwind In Peace.

Vibrant and luxurious, Jumeirah Beach Hotel is Dubai's premier lifestyle destination, and has given itself completely to the pleasures of the life, and the senses of every guest who stays in the resort. Reinventing the hotel experience, Jumeirah Beach Hotel introduces a new lifestyle that integrates all the excitement and exhilaration designed for couples, families and friends.

Set on the shores of the Arabian Gulf and built in a startling shape that mirrors a breaking wave, the award-winning Jumeirah Beach Hotel has its own private beach. For those seeking a little more exhilaration, the Wild Wadi Water Park next door is a delightful break for both the young and young at heart.

Don CeSar Beach Resort — St. Pete Beach, FL, United States of America

Located in St. Pete Beach, Florida, Don CeSar Beach Resort, a Loews Hotel, has everything from romantic getaways, vacations, and honeymoons to spa and wedding services. Known as Florida's Legendary Pink Palace since 1928, the luxury resort is revered internationally for its sprawling, sugar-white beach, unparalleled dining, rejuvenating Beach Club and Spa, fabulous fishing, children's program, nearby tennis and golf and award-winning meeting facilities. Guests are tickled pink with complimentary enjoyments from sandy strolls and sunset finales to seaside pampering and sweet dream service.

The Don CeSar Beach Resort has a magnificent location. This beach front resort is located on the island of St. Pete Beach, on the Gulf of Mexico. The resort features 277 newly renovated guestrooms including 2 penthouses and 40 suites. 70 one bedroom condominium style suites are located at The Beach House Suites by The Don CeSar. The Beach House Suites by The Don CeSar is located one half mile north of the Main Resort and complimentary shuttle transportation is provided between the Main Resort and the Beach House Suites.

Penthouse Suites will not be available online, so please call us for rates and availability.

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island — Kiawah Island, SC, United States

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island is the crowning jewel to a special resort island, already recognized for its world-class golf and natural beauty. Located along the pristine shores of Kiawah Island, this exquisitely designed luxurious hotel, just thirty minutes from downtown Charleston, captures the spirit, history, and charm of southern hospitality. With its 255 gracious guestrooms and suites, The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island is the finest oceanfront hotel built on the East Coast in the past 20 years. Each spacious room features luxurious five fixture baths, large marble showers, dual vanities, private water closets, shuttered bathroom windows and ocean view balconies. As part of the Kiawah Island Golf Resort, guests at The Sanctuary enjoy championship golf and world-class tennis. The unique nature-based luxury spa features 12 treatment rooms to soothe the mind and body, and a fitness room with indoor pool and jacuzzi. The hotel's friendly, highly professional staff will make sure your stay or event is a memorable one. It is no wonder that Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report has described The Sanctuary as "the best new resort hotel."

Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris — Paris, France

Steps from the Champs-Elysees, with private terraces that command all Paris; 17th-century tapestries, lovingly restored; and a spirit that lives on in thoroughly reborn, highly advanced spaces; Four Seasons George V Paris redefines service in the City of Light. Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris, an eight-story landmark 1928 building, offers 245 guest rooms, all with unique architectural details and many featuring private terraces overlooking the world's most romantic city. With beautiful views of the Hotel's courtyard and garden, Le Cinq is a very elegant dining room, dressed in grey and gold. The table cloths, china and silver were all created specifically for the reopening of this legendary hotel. Whether it is for business or pleasure, the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris awaits you.

Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort — Henderson, NV, United States

Engulf yourself in the mysticism of the desert and lushness of the lake. Discover an exceptional destination where the warmth of a Moroccan-inspired retreat meets the indulgences of a 21st century resort. Where Nevada's rugged foothills flank golf greens as smooth as silk. Where starry nights captivate you - just 17 miles from the glittering lights of the Strip. Welcome to Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort.

For business travelers the hotel offers high-speed Internet access and quiet meeting places. Loews Hotels is equipped with the technology you need to get your job done on the road. Even while on vacation-when you have to answer the occasional email or have a document notarized-we have the technology to keep you connected and a team of professionals available to help you. Planning a meeting? Our board rooms and private dining rooms are the perfect setting. Need to work from the pool? Our "pool concierges" are happy to send a fax for you to let you soak up the sun. Staying in for the evening? Relax at an oversized desk with your laptop and a little comfort food.

Half Moon — Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica

Half Moon offers two intoxicating crescent-shaped beaches dotted with palm trees, and over 50 cool, freshwater pools that summon guests in for a quick dip or a languorous swim. For those craving rejuvenation, the resort`s exclusive spa facility is a welcome haven, and the Robert Trent Jones Sr. Championship Golf Course, and tennis facilities are world-class. An exciting variety of dining options and entertainment venues allow guests to follow their whims and choose gourmet Italian one night and a sumptuous beach barbecue the next. Since 1954, Half Moon, Montego Bay has played host to discerning travelers from around the world, seeking a hideaway filled with discovery, romance and adventure. Half Moon has been honored to host leading celebrities, royalty, heads of church and state, presidents of multinational companies, singles, couples and families (including the smallest members) who delight in the luxurious accommodations and limitless array of activities. As the winner of four major green hotel awards, Half Moon is committed to preserving its beautiful piece of paradise, and makes every effort to harmoniously co-exist with the environment, while still maintaining the highest standards of excellence that guests expect.

The World's Best Business Hotels

The World's Best Business Hotels

Park Hyatt Tokyo — Tokyo, Japan

The inspiration and backdrop for the critically acclaimed film, Lost In Translation, Park Hyatt Tokyo is an elegant oasis of space and calm that offers spectacular views of Tokyo and the Kanto Plain all the way to Mount Fuji, from the top 14 floors of the 52-storey Shinjuku Park Tower. Conveniently located in the heart of Shinjuku, Tokyo's vibrant business and entertainment district, the hotel is approximately 90 minutes from Narita International Airport and close to Shinjuku Station, the city's major transportation hub with rail and subway access to anywhere in metropolitan Tokyo. Designed to feel more like a modern private residence than a hotel, Park Hyatt Tokyo's attention to detail extends to a range of specially commissioned works of art that are displayed throughout the hotel. The 178 rooms and suites are the most spacious hotel guest rooms in Tokyo, providing a serene retreat and an efficient private office with the latest amenities and high-tech communications. With a distinguished reputation for providing the ultimate in personal attention and services, Park Hyatt Tokyo also offers a wide range of excellent restaurants, each with a unique style, such as the dynamic New York Grill - voted #1 for the past five years in the Zagat Tokyo Survey - and the starkly beautiful Kozue, for Japanese cuisine. With extensive meeting and banquet facilities, the hotel can accommodate every type of event from small business meetings to large social gatherings. For the convenience of the business traveller in Tokyo, the hotel also has a full-service Business Centre, open 24 hours daily. Providing the ultimate cosmopolitan retreat, Club on the Park is Park Hyatt Tokyo's health and fitness sanctuary, providing luxurious spa and relaxation areas, a stunning indoor pool and an unparalleled range of state-of-the-art equipment in its gymnasium and aerobics studio with panoramic views. For the discriminating business and leisure traveller, Park Hyatt Tokyo is quite simply, one of the best hotels in the world.

Jumeirah Emirates Towers — Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Jumeirah Emirates Towers located on Sheikh Zayed Road is in the centre of Dubai's commercial business district and a highly visible statement of the region's corporate success. Two equilateral triangles are architectural icons one of their kind in Dubai. Jumeirah Emirates Towers consists of a 350-metre office tower and a 305-metre 400-bedroom hotel tower joined by a central podium containing a Shopping Boulevard. A sleek architectural masterpiece of steel and glass, Jumeirah Emirates Towers redefines the business hotel category, seamlessly combining form with function, high technology with unparalleled luxury and elegance with efficiency. With supreme attention to the requirement of the corporate individual, even standard rooms at Jumeirah Emirates Towers come with a business workplace along with IT amenities, interactive television and 24-hour technical assistance.

For discerning lady travellers, Jumeirah Emirates Towers offers the Chopard Ladies Floor, an entire floor dedicated exclusively to the privacy and comfort of women. Lavish amenities include luxurious products by Chopard, cosmetics and a cosmetics fridge, and an in-room yoga mat with an instructional DVD to help soothe away the stresses of travel. Guests at Jumeirah Emirates Towers can utilise the hotel's Health Club and outdoor swimming pool as well as the wide range of facilities at The Big Apple located in the Boulevard at Jumeirah Emirates Towers.

This multifaceted architecture reflects the diversity of over fifteen, widely popular restaurants, lounges and bars and in fact is perfectly designed to meet the requirements of any event or conference in any of its stylish venues. With its ballroom and more than 17 boardroom style meeting rooms, it's a meeting and events destination in its own right. Whilst Jumeirah Emirates Towers was primarily conceived as a business hotel, its appeal reaches far beyond the business world.

The Hay-Adams Hotel — Washington, DC, United States

Welcome to Washington's landmark residence of choice while visiting the nation's capital. The Hay-Adams is as close as anyone can get to staying at the White House, short of being invited by the President. Originally designed in the 1920's as a residential hotel, the Hay-Adams has always preserved the ambiance of a distinguished private home on Lafayette Square. This classic hotel takes its name from earlier residents of its site: John Hay, private assistant to President Abraham Lincoln and later secretary of state, and Henry Adams, an acclaimed author and descendant of U.S. Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams. Like their homes, the Hotel has long been a favorite gathering place in the nation's capital. The 145-room hotel features 20 suites, some with views of Lafayette Park and the White House. All guest rooms combine heritage and luxury with contemporary comfort and technology.

Located in Lafayette Square and just walking distance from many of Washington D.C.'s landmarks, the Hay-Adams is the perfect place for both leisure and business travelers alike. Want to go to the National Monuments? The National Mall is just beyond the White House, about 4 blocks from the hotel.The personalized service, elegant luxury, culinary excellence and one-of-a-kind amenities have been chosen by heads of state, international business leaders and the social elite. The Hay-Adams is a destination unique to Washington. Unique in all the world.

The Hay-Adams offers 145 guestrooms, including 20 suites, all of them recently renovated and featuring views of the White House, Lafayette Square or St. John's Church, the "Church of the Presidents". Lavish decor including ornamental fireplaces, intricately carved plaster ceilings and balconies adorn selected rooms. Soft tailored upholstery combined with luxurious linens make these guest quarters among the most elegant in the world.

The Hay-Adams Hotel won the prestigious "Leading Hotels of the World Gold Award" in 2006

Taj Palace Hotel — New Delhi, India

The Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi is a perfect embodiment of all qualities synonymous with the quality of Taj Hotels, Resorts & Palaces. Standing apart in service, its facilities and of course, in its distinguished patronage, this hotel has played host to Heads of State, corporate moguls and high profile businessmen from across the world. Nestled in six acres of lush greens in the exclusive Diplomatic Enclave of the city, Taj Palace Hotel is the only one in the top-of-the-line category near Gurgaon, and a mere 10 minutes drive from the airport. Centrally Located In The Embassy Area In Close Proximity To Business District. The Hotel Property Covers 7 Acres With Landscaped Gardens. A White Marble Staircase Sweeps Down From Lobby. Four Restaurants Serve Both Regional And International Cuisine.

he Peninsula Hong Kong — Kowloon, Hong Kong

The Peninsula Hong Kong has long been hailed as one of the finest hotels in the world. Created 75 years ago in the glamorous 1920s, the legendary "Grande Dame of the Far East" continues to set hotel standards worldwide, offering a blend of the best of Eastern and Western hospitality in an atmosphere of unmatched classical grandeur and timeless elegance. The Peninsula Hong Kong offers the ultimate in luxury accommodations with the most spacious hotel rooms and suites in Hong Kong. Each one of the hotel's opulent guest rooms is comfortable and stylish and equipped with advanced technology for the convenience of hotel guests - underlined, of course, by the world-famous Peninsula service.

The hotel's celebrated fleet of Rolls-Royce limousines, together with The Peninsula's helicopter shuttle service from the hotel's rooftop helipad, offer hotel guests luxurious transportation to and from Hong Kong International Airport and around Hong Kong.

The restaurants and bars at The Peninsula Hong Kong are among the most exclusive and most elegant in Hong Kong. Renowned as one of the best French restaurants in Asia, Gaddi's is Hong Kong's most elegant dining experience while Felix offers a sleek and stylish city rendezvous with stunning views across the harbor. High tea at The Peninsula's The Lobby is a Hong Kong institution, and the best authentic Cantonese food in town is served at Spring Moon.

The Peninsula Spa is one of Hong Kong's most luxurious hotel spa facilities, complete with a state-of-the-art Health Club, huge Roman-style swimming pool, and beauty and hairdressing salon. The pool opens onto the hotel's sun terrace, providing an incredible view of Victoria Harbor and Hong Kong Island.

Conrad Chicago — Chicago, IL, United States

Residentially inspired with a touch of contemporary sophistication, this Chicago luxury hotel welcomes guests with tailored amenities, exemplary service and an experience which embraces the individuality of each guest. Each of the 311 guestrooms and suites welcome guests with a warm color palette enriched by deep textured finishes and plush fabrics synonymous with Conrad Hotels and Resort's signature contemporary decor. Guestrooms feature 500 thread-count Pratesi linens and terry, custom quilted headboard, bedding accents, ergonomic leather chair, lounge chair with ottoman, modern art and soft lighting.

In addition, all guest rooms feature an abundance of tech-savvy amenities, including 42-inch plasma flat screen televisions complete with surround sound, Hi-fi Bose 3-2-1 entertainment systems, complimentary wired and wireless high-speed internet access, and iHome alarm clocks with charging/docking station.

In addition to the hotel's well-appointed guestrooms and suites with views of the Chicago skyline, the Conrad Chicago offers over 12,000 square feet of meeting and conference space. All meeting space is conveniently located on the sixth, eighth and tenth floors, divisible into 13 rooms, featuring the latest technology and high-speed wired and wireless internet connections. The business center is centrally located on the eighth floor, available twenty-four hours each day, offering full executive services.

Claridges — London, United Kingdom

laridge's, the epitome of grand English style, is situated on the corner of Brook Street and Davies Street and is within easy reach of Hyde Park, Park Lane, Bond Street and Oxford Street. For over a century the hotel has enjoyed the patronage of the most illustrious families, leaders and dignitaries from around the world. Showcasing the highest standards for hospitality and service, this society venue has received numerous prestigious awards in its distinguished history.

In 1999 Claridge's embarked on the first major designer restoration since the 1930s, when David Collins was invited to create a new cocktail bar. New York-based designer Thierry Despont was brought in to revitalize the Foyer area. Using archive photographs of the Ballroom Extension that dated from the early 1930s as inspiration, the space was completely made over in a modern art deco style, with a stunning, and completely up-to-the minute Dale Chihuly chandelier as its centerpiece. A dramatic and notable way for Claridge's to enter the 21st Century. Thierry Despont went on to create Gordon Ramsay at Claridge's, London's most glamorous restaurant.

With the beautifully restored bedrooms, including two spectacular Penthouse suites, state-of-the-art technology, luxurious health and fitness facilities, private function rooms and the Art-deco Claridges Bar - the hotel is now also attracting a trendy, younger generation to appreciate the impeccable service and elegant atmosphere.

Fairmont Singapore — Singapore, Singapore

The Fairmont Singapore hotel is ideally situated at the crossroads of Singapore's business, cultural, entertainment and shopping districts. It offers 769 luxurious guest rooms and suites, a collection of 16 distinctive restaurants and bars and 70,000 square feet of prime meeting space - all supported by award-winning service teams.

In addition, guests have access to the Willow Stream Spa, one of the largest spa facilities in Asia, offering the best in spa and fitness services.

Luxury and style in the heart of Southeast Asia Singapore is not only the economic and trade hub of Southeast Asia, but also a cosmopolitan, vibrant mix of contrasts—where history and modernity coincide comfortably, and East meets West to create an astonishing melting pot of cultures. With glittering displays of world-class shopping, fine cuisine and dazzling entertainment, and a pragmatic center of business and finance, this island-state offers friendly charms like no other destination. There's no better way to enjoy this captivating city than by staying in the heart of it all, in the unrivaled elegance and luxury of the award-winning and contemporary Fairmont Singapore.

The World's Best Spa Resorts

The World's Best Spa Resorts

Canyon Ranch Lenox — Lenox, MA, United States

More than just a fabulous vacation, Canyon Ranch is an experience. This is the place where it all comes together and, in one amazing moment, you realize how great you can feel when you're living healthy.

Since 1979, Canyon Ranch has set the standard for health resorts all over the world.

Award winning Canyon Ranch set among the wooded hills of Lenox, Massachusetts, offers the ultimate healthy vacation. At the last turn of the century the Berkshires was a haven for aristocrats. Today we'll treat you like one. Among the aesthetic touches and thoughtful amenities Canyon Ranch is dedicated to making your stay a constant pleasure.

The guest rooms are gracious and the amenities are many. Climate-controlled, glass-enclosed walkways connect everything at Canyon Ranch, so you can move from one building to the next in perfect comfort year-round. In good weather, take the outdoor pathways to enjoy the wonderful gardens and fountains.

A century ago the Berkshires was a haven for aristocrats. Today we'll treat you like one. Canyon Ranch in Lenox marries historic New England charm with modern luxuries. In the stylish 126-room Inn, you'll have your private retreat for comfort and relaxation. There you'll find the aesthetic touches and thoughtful amenities that make your stay a constant pleasure, including the most comfortable beds, your choice of down or non-down pillows, fluffy terrycloth robes, a great assortment of Canyon Ranch's exclusive bath products and much more.

Learn the secrets of low-fuss, high-taste cooking. Each day at Lunch & Learn a Canyon Ranch chef will show you how to cook healthy, easy-to-make meals at home. While enjoying the lunch of the day, you'll watch the chef prepare menu items in the Demonstration Kitchen, and you'll learn to convert your own recipes with low-fat substitutes. Try Hands-On Cooking for a fun, unforgettable learning experience.

Surrounded by the beauty of the Berkshire Mountains, you'll have plenty to inspire you in every season. Start with a morning walk, then select from more than 40 fitness classes throughout the day. Choose from favorite seasonal activities such as tennis, hiking or biking, kayaking, snowshoeing, cross-country and downhill skiing.

Enchantment Resort And Mii Amo Spa — Sedona, AZ, United States

Surrounded by the majestic red rock formations of Northern Arizona's Boynton Canyon, Enchantment Resort combines luxury with rugged grandeur inspired by Native American culture. The resort's adobe casita-style accommodations offer world-class comforts amid its pristine 70-acre setting. Enchantment Resort, in Sedona, is 110 miles north of Phoenix. At the heart of Arizona's 'Red Rock Country,' the Coconino National Forest, replete with archaeological rarities and rich Southwestern history, borders the property. An altitude of 4,600 feet ensures that even the hottest Arizona weather is within the comfort zone. In this lush, beautiful canyon, hidden away from the world lies an oasis. Here, there is a confluence of nature and the spirit world that has been recognized by Native Americans for thousands of years. Nestled in the heart of a private red rock canyon, bathed in beauty, one learns to walk in harmony with nature. At Mii amo, we've endeavored to create a space where one can learn to live in harmony. We are creating a magnificent spa in one of the most sacred healing places on Earth.

Parrot Cay Resort and Shambhala Retreat Hotel — Providenciales, Turks And Caicos Islands

Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos has established itself as the northern Caribbean's pre-eminent private island, wrapped in sweeps of sand and peaceful seas featuring the region’s best spa and haute cuisine. Typical of COMO Hotels & Resorts, its owning company, Parrot Cay combines nature –1000 unspoilt acres, including organic gardens and a mile-long powdered beach – with luxury details which are subtle, contemporary and cosseting to the extreme. It's a place to escape the world, to rediscover the softer rhythms of long days, easy nights, and the salve of peace. Accommodation, in clean whitewash with chic teak finishing, ranges from 42 airy rooms with gardens and verandas, to beach-side villas, some with private pools. The aesthetic is pared down but unerringly sleek, featuring four-posters wrapped in soft cottons that billow with the breeze. On the virgin hinterland beyond Rocky Point, find a newly-opened complex of three villas, rented together or separately. Here, the infinity pool is large enough to compete with that turquoise smudge lying at the heart of the resort, flanked by cabanas with alang-alang roofs.

But it's not just privacy which Parrot Cay affords. It attends to guests needs at a deeper level, courtesy of COMO Shambhala Retreat. Newly expanded, COMO Shambhala now hosts an even greater number of internationally-acclaimed teachers, specialising among other things in yoga and nutrition. 2005 sees the first Pilates dedicated retreat led by New York's leading Pilates expert Daniel Loigerot. Instruction takes place in an open-air pavilion overlooking the island's wetlands where tall egrets wade noiselessly through the shallows. Also come for Asian-inspired, complimentary therapies including massage, Ayurveda and sophisticated facials, delivered by professionals.

Executive Chef Anna Rossel serves casual lunche ons and dinners at the Lotus Poolside Restaurant and fine dining in the Terrace restaurant, which features Mediterranean-style cuisine with an Asian flavour. Guests can also relax in the Bar with blissful views over the infinity-edge pool and the unspoilt Caribbean. A COMO Shambhala menu is also available. COMO Shambhala cuisine focuses on energising and organic foodstuffs. This emphasis on raw ingredients (more easily digested as well as richer in living enzymes, vitamins and sea minerals) is combined with pan-Asian influences. Coupled with cuisine which is fresh, organic and remarkably varied, you will begin to understand Parrot Cay's promise: to help guests melt into a simpler state of complete, deep and satisfying relaxation.

Lausanne Palace And Spa — Lausanne, Switzerland

Located In The Heart Of The Olympic Capital, Commanding A Magnificent View Over The Lake Geneva And The Alps, This Charming Property Is Only A Stone's Throw From The Most Elegant Shopping Streets And The Picturesque Old City. The Entire Property Has Been Renovated Over The Past Years, Thus Creating A Unique Atmosphere, Combining Luxury And Refinement, Wellbeing And Savoir-vivre. Its Status As Home Of The International Olympic Committee Makes It One Of Lausanne's Historic Features. The Lausanne Palace And Spa - An Unforgettable Experience.

Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa — Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

The luxurious Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa lies where earth, sea and sky meet, poised above Atlantic rollers and flanked by the majestic Table Mountain and The Twelve Apostles Mountain Range in glorious Cape Town, South Africa. This intimate five star hotel fully lives up to its stunning location, with exceptional standards of service and relaxed Cape hospitality providing the perfect counterpoint to its dramatic backdrop.

Deluxe guest rooms and spacious suites, two breathtaking heated pools magically perched above the ocean, the glorious Azure Restaurant accompanying exquisite cuisine, wonderful friendly service with endlessly seductive sea views, all barely ten minutes from the bustling heart of Cape Town, with nearby attractions including prime diving spots, nature trails, and seals, dolphins, whales and penguins.

The resort was awarded the prestigious honor of being named Southern Africa's only 'Leading Spa 2005' by The Leading Hotels of the World for providing guests with a truly luxurious and exceptional spa experience.

The 55 deluxe guestrooms and 15 luxurious suites at the Twelve Apostles are set in four secluded and individual wings linked to the public areas via airy walkways, all decorated with understated elegance and feature as standard a wide range of amenities, including 24 hour room service, individual air-conditioning, entertainment centres with DVD, and plush bathrobes and slippers. Rooms are either mountain or sea-facing. Additionally, Business Ready Rooms are designed to help you tear yourself away from the view, with a carefully thought out range of extra features that make working a pleasure including generous desk space, internet access and special lighting.

The Setai — Miami Beach, FL, United States

Bearing the unmistakable imprint of legendary hotelier Adrian Zecha, The Setai is an intimate oceanfront resort in the heart of South Beach. Set amid tropical gardens and sparkling pools at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, The Setai introduces the Asian traditions of simplicity and elegance to South Beach. With 75 impeccably detailed guestrooms and 50 suites, an intimate private spa, three pools and remarkable restaurants and bars. It is located on Collins Ave at 20th street near Miami Beach's thriving cultural district, as well as the nightlife, fine dining, shopping and other South Beach attractions.