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The villas of this peaceful resort dot the hillside of a secluded stretch on Bali’s east coast, with far-reaching views over the Lombok Strait and its own volcanic black-sand beach. Connected by elevated walkways, the stilted, thatched pool villas peer out from the treetops, with interiors combining warm wood design with an infusion of local... View Article

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Australia’s Unesco-listed Great Barrier Reef is among the world’s most astounding sites, and Qualia is right on its edge on the northernmost tip of Hamilton Island. Open-sided pavilions sit amid the Australian eucalyptus of this resort’s private precinct, with local timber, sandstone and glass reflecting the surroundings, and light-filled rooms opening out onto sundecks with... View Article

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An enchanting palace that would be right at home in a fairy tale, Les Airelles is absolutely one-of-a-kind. The exterior is distinct in sugary pastel pink with wooden carvings and woodland creature illustrations, and the story continues inside with crackling fires, sumptuous velvet and beamed ceilings. The hotel is located in the Jardin Alpin area... View Article

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Coco Chanel lived here for three decades, F Scott Fitzgerald wrote about it in Tender Is the Night, it was featured in three Audrey Hepburn movies and Ernest Hemingway hoped heaven would be like this storied hotel. Many of the suites are named after these transcendent guests, and the Imperial Suite is a registered national... View Article

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Set on an island off northeast Bora Bora’s cerulean lagoon, this remote resort brings crystal-clear water and swathes of white sand together with uninterrupted views of the mainland’s emerald mountains. Stroll from the landscaped gardens surrounding a freeform infinity pool, restaurants and spa to wooden walkways that arch out to sea. Teak-fitted overwater bungalows line... View Article

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There is no water clearer or sand softer than in Barbados — and Sandy Lane has brought top-class service and amenities to the island since 1961. The signature pink hue still reigns supreme; you can tell exactly where Sandy Lane is from the beach by its bright-pink pool umbrellas and towels. Relaxation is a top... View Article

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This five-star hotel sits within tranquil gardens on the shores of West Lake, a Unesco World Heritage site distinguished by its traditional architecture amid meandering streams and lagoons. Of the 78 guest rooms, five are suites and three are residential-style villas; many open onto terrace conservatories with views of the verdant surroundings. All interiors here... View Article

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Needing little introduction, the Burj Al Arab is known the world over for its inconceivably grand design and top-notch amenities. An absolute riot of color, pattern and overt lavishness, the hotel’s bold decor is not for minimalists. Often voted as the most luxurious hotel in the world (and a regular in Elite Traveler’s Top Hotels... View Article

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