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French architect Jacques Couëlle created Hotel Cala di Volpe in the 1960s to work in harmony with the landscape. Designed to resemble a Mediterranean fishing village, the harborside property is distinguished by its orange, pink and yellow Sardinian-style houses. Since opening, the hotel has become one of Costa Smeralda’s most glamorous hideaways, attracting Hollywood celebrities... View Article

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Housed in a former noble residence, this 15th-century palazzo stands on the Grand Canal with views over the  city. Inside, the decor is gloriously Venetian: Antiques, objets d’art, restored paintings and frescoes adorn the walls, and every space has a fascinating character. The dining options are equally divine: Club del Doge is a grand location... View Article

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Standing on a cliffside in the dreamy little village of Anacapri, you’ll find Capri Palace, an 18th-century style palazzo. The hotel has all the knockout amenities: two Michelin-starred restaurants, private beach club and exceptional panoramas, but it’s the contemporary works of art that will entice aficionados. The intriguing pieces on display are from owner Tonino... View Article

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This breathtaking property is a former residence of the Indian royal family. And it is certainly fit for royalty — the white-marble palace-turned-hotel majestically rises from the shimmering water of Lake Pichola. So captivating is this locale, it was featured in the 1983 James Bond movie Octopussy. Arrive in style by taking a boat from... View Article

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This Taj hotel is certainly palatial, but it doesn’t just look the part: It is the former palace of the Nizam of Hyderabad. Sitting 2,000 ft above the city, it is made entirely of Italian marble and stretches over a staggering 34 acres of land. Princess Esra led the 2010 Taj Hotels restoration and, in... View Article

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Opened in 1963 as the first Mandarin Oriental, this flagship property is legendary. Gaze out at the cityscape through the floor-to-ceiling windows of your Western- and Asian-inspired suite. Or savor the views while dining at the hotel’s world-renowned restaurants. Sample creative French fine-dining plates at the eponymous, two-Michelin-starred restaurant of Pierre Gagnaire; tuck into dim... View Article

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Built on land that once belonged to the Maharana of Mewar and designed to look like a palace from his kingdom, this hotel embodies Indian royal living. Domed pavilions in warm yellow stone enclose private courtyards with walls of bougainvillea, and sunlit walkways lead through ornate arches to landscaped gardens and reflective pools. Mosaics, murals,... View Article

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This beachfront resort along the Kona Coast of Hawaii Island pairs modern island luxury with the spirit of Hawaii. Four Seasons is so committed to preserving the Hawaiian culture and natural ecology that it offers lei-making classes, hula dancing and Hawaiian language classes. Those staying in the three-bedroom Hawaii Loa Presidential Villa (inspired by the... View Article

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The German accommodation of choice for everyone from Marlene Dietrich to Michael Jackson, Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin truly has something for everyone: a three-floor spa, four restaurants (try the signature currywurst, a Berlin classic), boutique shopping arcade and wine store. The lobby, with the instantly recognizable elephant fountain and domed ceiling, is where the ‘Ladies... View Article

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Steeped in historic French grandeur, Le Bristol Paris boasts elegant 18th-century interiors, four Michelin stars between its two restaurants and a La Prairie spa. Perfectly positioned on the chic rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré – home to a large number of fashion boutiques – the hotel is ideal for weekend shopping trips, museum visits and culinary... View Article

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A beacon of storied luxury in the city of love, Hôtel Plaza Athénée has received the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage) label and the Distinction Palace. Since opening in 1911, the magical hotel has welcomed loyal Parisians, politicians and royalty. The decor is stunning and the epitome of Parisian glamour, especially the famous courtyard... View Article

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A time warp taking you back to the 1900s, the Four Seasons Hotel George V is an Art Deco landmark in Paris’s Golden Triangle. The interiors are exquisite with crystal chandeliers, pops of jewel-colored fabrics, huge artwork and extravagant floral arrangements. The hotel’s three restaurants, La Falerie, L’Orangerie and La Cinq, have five Michelin stars... View Article

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