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There’s no better place to embrace the timeless glamour of the French Riviera than at this famed hotel. It first opened in 1908 and has enticed the rich and powerful ever since. Set within 17 acres of exquisite Mediterranean garden, the hotel’s high vantage point means it has wonderful views from Nice to Monaco. There... View Article

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Tucked away on its own five-acre peninsula on the Cote d’Azur, beyond a wrought-iron gate, lies the super-secluded Cap Estel Hotel. The hotel has long called to those who want to enjoy their vacation away from prying eyes, thanks to its totally isolated location, discreet staff and high-security measures. The fresh, white-stone mansion is pure... View Article

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A pleasant mix of old and new, Le Royal Monceau has a charming Art Deco-style exterior with a red carpet leading to the entrance, but a thoroughly modern interior awaits inside. The hotel shows rotating exhibitions of artwork from contemporary artists, and the 99-seat private Katara Cinema plays cinematic classics as well as 3D movies.... View Article

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Beginning life as a home for the half-brother of Napoleon III, the Duke of Morny, La Réserve Paris Hotel and Spa is still fit for a royal with Belle Époque styling: Think plush velvet, oak parquet floors, marbles, silk brocade, antiques and contemporary art. There’s a divine spa with a large indoor pool, an unusual... View Article

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A veritable institution of old-school glamour, Hotel Byblos first opened over 50 years ago. It was a billionaire hotelier’s labor of love; he wanted to impress Brigitte Bardot, and impress her he did — she attended the raucous three-day opening party at the hotel’s legendary club, Les Caves du Roy. Within the terracotta–colored hotel, there... View Article

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One of the metropolis’s most iconic hotels, Waldorf Astoria Shanghai sits in the city’s central waterfront area, the Bund. The hotel brings its Baroque Revival architecture and heritage — the building was once home to the prominent Shanghai Club — together with contemporary design and luxurious amenities such Asia-Pacific’s first Waldorf Astoria Spa. You can... View Article

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A captivating landscape of glaciers, lakes and mountains is the setting for this unique hotel in the middle of Torres del Paine National Park (a Unesco biosphere reserve). Overlooking the sapphire waters of Lake Pehoé with stunning views of the Paine Massif, the hotel features calming interiors within its striking architectural envelope, plus hydromassage baths... View Article

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Reminiscent of the turn of the 20th century, Clayoquot is anything but a rustic, woodsy escape. Instead, its safari-like tents and interior Victorian-era decor hark back to a simpler time. The resort, surrounded by one of the last untouched rain forests on Earth, is accessible only by seaplane or a 30-minute boat ride from the... View Article

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Perched on what feels like the edge of the world, Fogo Island Inn is an island off an island surrounded by North Atlantic sea. Its rigid design was built to mimic the jagged terrain, but inside you’ll find crackling fires, a simple design and cozy, colorful fabrics. Floor-to-ceiling windows bordering all 29 suites give way... View Article

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Hotel Fasano was first recognized as one of Brazil’s hot spots during the 2016 Summer Olympics, and it remains one of the most exclusive stays for Brazil’s tastemakers. Mingle with the city’s who’s who in the sexy Baretto-Londra restaurant, or take in views of Ipanema Beach from the Pool Bar deck with a glass of... View Article

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Everyone from Princess Diana to Justin Bieber has stayed at the Copacabana Palace hotel, and it’s easy to see why it attracts such a high level of clientele. Set inside a monolithic Art Deco building, the Belmond is a stone’s throw from one of the world’s most famous beaches and is a short drive from... View Article

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While Belmond Khwai River Lodge sits amid lovely fig trees and pristine floodplains where leopards, lions and rhinos roam, the luxury lodge still manages to elevate the experience. Each suite opens out onto its own secluded terrace and plunge pool overlooking antelope and zebra on the savannah. The heart of the lodge features a swimming... View Article

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