Mateya Safari Lodge honors the legend of Zimbabwean Queen Mateya, who settled in this area after her epic journey to save her people from drought. Built in an ecologically sensitive manner with materials found in the Madikwe Game Reserve, the lodge resides on extensive plains that slope toward the Marico River. The Dwarsberg Mountain Range forms the reserve’s southern boundary, and the Tweedepoort Escarpment divides it north from south. To give ten very special guests unrivaled luxury and unforgettable views of the vast plains, this exclusive lodge offers just five individually designed suites.

The story of De L’Europe Amsterdam reads like your favorite book. This monumental establishment intertwined its roots with the city’s foundation. De L’Europe is known as the first luxurious, family owned, hotel in the heart of Amsterdam and with all famous cultural landmarks at only a stone’s throw away, it is the perfect homecoming after a full day of exploration. With a state-of-the-art wellness center, gym, five elegant and unique event spaces, three restaurants, and a bar, De L’Europe is the ultimate five-star destination.

At The Whitley, you will enjoy one of the most celebrated addresses in Atlanta’s most exclusive Buckhead district, a luxurious starting point from which to access the city’s best shopping, dining, and entertainment. Newly renovated, The Whitley’s bedrooms, suites, and club lounge reflect timeless elegance and cosmopolitan style, offering bay-window views of the city skyline. The hotel’s wellness floor features the newly transformed spa, spa lounge, spa boutique, and Himalayan salt room. The hotel’s bar and restaurant concept sources the finest ingredients to delight you with an extraordinary, Southern-influenced dining experience.

When Goethe called Taormina a “piece of paradise on earth,” he may well have been describing Villa Sant'Andrea. Along one of Italy's most picturesque bays on a private beach with exclusive cabanas, this villa is just a courtesy shuttle ride away from the town center. Rest in blissful refuge in one of 69 elegantly furnished guest rooms. Take in panoramic views from the heated outdoor swimming pool. Revel in complimentary morning boat cruises, relish fresh seafood at Ristorante Sant'Andrea, and relax with a soothing massage in your room or beneath an orange tree. Little guests can enjoy fun activities at the dedicated Smile Club.

Neo-Renaissance grandeur meets refined modern aesthetics at Aman Venice. You’ll feel as though you’re sleeping in a beautiful museum at this 16th-century palazzo – some of the 24 individually designed rooms and suites are covered in protected frescoes and reliefs, which are smartly complemented by contemporary furnishings and amenities. A private water transfer delivers you to the resort’s dramatic reception hall, with direct access to its private gardens (rare for this city); take the spiral staircase to the gilded dining room overlooking the Grand Canal. There’s a spa and fitness area. Any excursion can be easily arranged.

The Chanler at Cliff Walk, a Forbes Five Star boutique hotel, is where Gilded Age elegance meets gracious hospitality. Its story began in 1870 when New York Congressman John Winthrop Chanler started construction on the “cottage” that would one day become The Chanler. Today, the iconic oceanfront estate boasts 20 guest rooms, each distinguished with rich fabrics, delicate details, and intriguing architecture. Cara, the signature Forbes Five Star restaurant, is a gastronomic experience with blind tasting experiences offered Wednesday - Sunday.

This boutique hotel designed to feel like a private residence is ideally situated on the Left Bank in the heart of the ultra chic Saint Germain des Prés. Esprit Saint Germain has been entirely renovated in 2021 with an authentic Parisien ambiance.This is exactly what you imagine a French hotel should be like – very intimate and warm, stunningly designed, with real loving care put into each of its 28 rooms, suites, apartments and lounges. Clients are welcomed as if they were Guests in a Friend’s Home with a personalized and dedicated service enjoying complimentary drinks anytime during their stay sitting in the living room by the fireplace.

An oceanfront estate held sacred by Hawaiians adjoins the 370-room Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina. The celestial setting makes for an idyllic escape from Oahu’s more touristy scene; here, guests can stroll their own beach and snorkel with sea turtles. Practice sunrise yoga, try stand-up paddleboarding, and enjoy preferred tee times at the Ko Olina Golf Club; deep-sea fishing and whale-watching are available at the Ko Olina marina. There are plenty of activities for the kids, along with quiet relaxation by the adults-only pool. Dining ranges from fresh seafood at Mina’s Fish House to Italian favorites at Noe.

Once home to the Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Royal Court, this exclusive hotel still resonates with echoes of history reaching back four hundred years to the time of Shakespeare and Queen Elizabeth I. Quilon reflects the political and regal connections as one of the few restaurants with an exclusive Division Bell – summoning Members of Parliament to the Division Lobbies. Jiva spa is an urban retreat with the philosophy inherently rooted in India's rich heritage of wellness, inspired the fabled lifestyle of Indian Royalty and the healing therapies that embrace Indian spirituality.

Housed in the former headquarters of the city’s daily newspaper, the 70-room Hotel Fasano Salvador treats guests to beautifully restored Art Deco spaces, impressive views of the Bay of All Saints, and more than a century of gastronomic excellence. Savor traditional Italian dishes like Spaghetti Allá Carbonara and Veal Ossobuco. Have a dip in the rooftop pool. And indulge in a bespoke menu of spa treatments curated by renowned massage therapist, Fabricia Nogueria.

Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires, a vibrant and lively hotel offering an Argentine gourmet experience in their famous restaurants and bars, welcomes savvy globetrotters to a new level of luxury and service. This is the only hotel in the fashionable Recoleta district – close to businesses, shopping, and cultural diversions – with a heated outdoor pool. Choose a contemporary room with the latest modern comforts or an elegant 20th-century French mansion-style abode. Dine at Elena, the only hotel restaurant in Latin America named one of the “50 Best;” Pony Line, a polo-inspired bar; and Nuestro Secreto, a steakhouse in the new gardens.

Designed by creative icon Philippe Starck, SLS South Beach imparts a “dream world” theme, blending Latin, Asian, contemporary, and art deco influences with captivating precision. The 140 exquisitely designed guest rooms and villas are pure romance, with trompe l’oeil French paneling and playful chandeliers. Dine at the extraordinary Bazaar restaurant, with James Beard Award-winning chef José Andrés at the helm, or at Katsuya, where traditional Japanese cuisine is infused with a provocative twist. It’s a day-to-night party at Hyde Beach, a sophisticated hybrid of swimming pools, cabanas, beach, and indoor/outdoor spaces.

The nineteenth-century Dar Ahlam leaves fortunate guests enchanted and inspired. Nestled in a palm grove, surrounded by a rocky desert and panoramic mountains on the road to the Sahara, this Skoura retreat features sumptuous suites and an expansive villa with mud-brick floors and adobe walls, a swimming pool, hammam, and Jacuzzi. The riad, a traditional Moroccan house located in the middle of the resort, is dedicated solely to caring for the body through a myriad of time-honored pampering treatments, including specially developed candle fragrances. Decadent Moroccan cuisine comes from local farmers and the organic vegetable garden.

Step onto the Palazzo Venart’s private pier along the Grand Canal and into a world of over-the-top opulence. Tucked away from the crowds in the laidback Santa Croce district, this historic, 16th-century palace brims with beautifully restored Renaissance frescoes, marble fireplaces, silk wallpapers, and rich wood paneling; gilded antiques and artworks abound. Take tea in the lush flower garden before dining on beetroot and gorgonzola risotto at Glam, the only restaurant in Venice to boast two Michelin stars.

19th-century beautiful gemPoised on a hill overlooking the Bay of Naples, Grand Hotel Parker’s is the city’s first and oldest luxury hotel. The elegant public rooms are adorned with original antiques, and bronze sculptures gleam under chandeliers.The hotel exudes an effortless and homely ambience. Guests are invited to enjoy the breathtakingfull à la carte breakfast, the mouth-watering Mamma-style Neapolitan cuisine at the Bidder Terrace, and the two Michelin-starred gastronomy at the George restaurant. Head to the rooftop bar you can enjoy 283 cocktails inspired by James Bond watching the moon rise on the Bay of Naples.

An ocean retreat where relaxed elegance is understood and intuitive service is never forgotten, Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa is Palm Beach's Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond property. Situated on seven acres of private beach, all 309 guest rooms and suites are designed by Jonathan Adler and feature private balconies with hanging chairs. Enjoy the Forbes Five Star, 42,000-square-foot Eau Spa, two oceanfront pools, four restaurants, water sports, three Har-Tru tennis courts, and children's clubs. The resort is minutes from the world-renowned shopping of Worth Avenue and exciting nightlife of Delray Beach’s Atlantic Avenue.

The Global Ambassador brings a decadent verve to the Valley of the Sun. Ideally situated where Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Paradise Valley meet, the 141-room hotel features a colossal fitness center with dedicated spin, movement, and Forma Pilates studios, while the restorative spa offers of-the-moment treatments like IV drips and cryotherapy. Savor steak frites au poivre and truffle-roasted chicken at the Parisian steakhouse Le Âme; handmade pastas and meze are served with sweeping views of Camelback Mountain at the rooftop restaurant.

Located in the 2nd Street District, W Austin takes center stage in the “Live Music Capital of the World.” You’ll feel like a rock star while lounging in your VIP cabana next to the WET® pool, getting a massage, or sipping delightful spirits. You never know whom you’ll meet in the Living Room, an inspired sitting area designed with four unique spaces, captivating views, a fireplace, and plenty of fun. Anything you want is yours, thanks to Whatever/Whenever® Service. Every custom-designed room has a unique musical take, as well as a postcard-perfect view of the city or Lady Bird Lake.

The 20-story Thompson San Antonio brings a fresh, hip vibe to the historic Riverwalk. Stay in one of the 162 modern rooms or suites, each outfitted with bespoke furnishings and regionally sourced drinks and snacks, then pop into the indoor-outdoor rooftop venue, The Moon’s Daughters, voted one of the top five restaurants in Texas. Or linger over a plate of grilled barbecued oysters at Landrace, spearheaded by James Beard Award finalist, Steve McHugh.

Due to its envied location in the heart of the city, all the mustn’t-miss diversions are withineasy reach of the luxurious Kempinski Hotel Corvinus. Suites and rooms have received acomplete or refreshing makeover to create a design-savvy, comfort-first experience. Theground floor lines up culinary diversions under the concept “Gastronomic Quarter DowntownBudapest.” Kempinski The Spa exclusively offers ethically sourced and certified organicVOYA products and the rare expertise of highly personalised treatments. The Corvinus ArtCollection throughout the hotel sets the tone for your entire stay.

LEED-certified Sofitel Baru Calablanca Beach Resort blends eco-conscious living with over-the-top luxury. After arriving by private yacht, enjoy an aperitif at the rooftop bar, La Pérgola, savor farm-to-table cuisine at Calablanca Restaurant and Bar (try the Colombian-style pork belly), or unwind in your room or suite designed to reflect the resort’s natural surroundings. You can also take a guided mountain bike tour of the island, swim among glowing plankton in the bioluminescent water, or lounge by one of the four dreamy pools.

Are you looking for a one-of-a-kind getaway? Turn to Villas of Distinction and experience a world without limits. Take an Italian cooking class at your cozy farmhouse in the Tuscan countryside. Enjoy local rum as you watch the sunset from your beachfront retreat in the Caribbean. Explore Mayan ruins with your family in Mexico. Zip-line over Costa Rica's rain forest, while your personal chef prepares dinner. With thousands of personally inspected villas and estates worldwide, Villas of Distinction takes renting a home to the next level by providing a host of options, exceptional service, and exclusive value add-ons.

Every minute of every day, now for 160 years, the InterContinental Paris Le Grand takes pride in keeping its promise. It has vowed to be grand in every sense. The hotel cherishes its exceptional historic monument in the heart of Paris, opposite the Opera House, and is constantly embellishing its beauty and comfort. The InterContinental Paris Le Grand aims to create the finest gastronomic experiences possible. And above all, it endeavors, through diligent and humble service, to give guests joy, to communicate joie de vivre, and thereby help guests create everlasting memories.

An eco-friendly sanctuary perched on the pristine Maine coast, Inn by the Sea boasts 61 spacious one- and two-bedroom suites and traditional rooms with upscale, modern interiors, and a permanent collection of regional art. Sea Glass Restaurant offers fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced menus, as well as stunning ocean views. Things to do: Relax on the mile of sandy beach, venture out onto Casco Bay in an authentic lobster boat, roast marshmallows over an open fire pit, or head to nearby Portland to shop. The elegantly appointed, eco-conscious spa offers an array of maritime-inspired massages, facials, and body treatments.

Evoking the feel of a Roman home, the hotel has a relaxed and laid-back atmosphere that gives a sense of being truly immersed in the essence of this picturesque Italian city. Settimo, the hotel’s contemporary rooftop lounge and restaurant, is a garden escape offering panoramic views overlooking the famed Villa Borghese gardens and St. Peter’s Basilica. The hotel curates a plethora of unique activities, including a collection of Mini Viaggi day trips in luxury supercars, yoga around Rome at some of the city’s most scenic locations, and a Bellissima Experience with a top Italian fashionista.