| 1. The Burj Al Arab, Dubai, UAE |
You can’t argue with seven stars and the Burj Al Arab hotel is the only hotel is the world to have such a rating, even if it is self-imposed. This ‘Tower of the Arabs’ towers over Dubai and is the fourth tallest hotel in the world. Everything about it defies logic; it was built on a man-made island with a huge façade shaped like the sail of a ship. The most amazing feature of the Burj is its Oyster restaurant, which can only be accessed by submarine. Doubles from 6,741 AED per night.
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| 2. The Grace Hotel, Sydney, Australia |
This hotel has a long history for such a new country yet it still remains at the forefront of luxury accommodation in Australia. Anyone who wants to enjoy the magnificence of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House will find both of these magnificent landmarks only a short walk away. There is also a huge shopping mall nearby for all of your retail needs. The Grace Hotel is most known for its fabulous attention to detail, marble floors, wide halls and super soft beds. Doubles from 235 AUD per night.
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| 3. The Peninsula Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand |
With all the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, you will be glad to get away from the hectic streets of the Thai capital and into the oasis of calm and tranquility which is the Peninsula Hotel. In just over ten years of being operational, this five star hotel has racked up a host of awards for the quality of its food and service among other attributes. You are sure to enjoy your stay here. Doubles from THB 10,000 per night
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| 4. The Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur, India |
Built to resemble the world famous landmark of the same name, this hotel is a masterful example of India elegance with white marble interiors housing an excellent spa. Butlers are on hand at all times to make sure you are treated like royalty and if you can drag yourself away from all the opulence there is some spectacular scenery outside including the Lake Pichola. Doubles from INR 19,500 per night
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| 5. Le Sport, St Lucia, Caribbean |
Nowhere offers luxury hotels quite like the Caribbean and the combination of stunning scenery as the sun sets over the Pitons peaks of St Lucia with ultimate spa comfort will set your senses rolling. The hotel offers a unique combination of revitalisation and luxury through its wellness centre and treatment rooms, not to mention reinvigorating cuisine. Doubles from 329 USD per night.
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| 6. The W Hotel, Barcelona, Spain |
The newly-built W Hotel in Barcelona is the ultimate exponent of Catalan chic. In a city renowned for its architecture and romance, the W combines both with amazing views out across the Barcelona coastline from penthouse suites. Yet despite having been built in an aloof location which guarantees privacy, the W is also close to the throbbing heart of Barcelona and in no time at all you can leave reception and head into the rapturous Ramblas. Doubles from 220 Euros per night.
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| 7. Cocoa Islands Hotel, the Maldives |
With beautiful surroundings and precious little to do apart from lie on the beach, the Cocoa Islands Hotel makes a perfect honeymoon destination. Imagine staying in a superbly-crafted villa which leans out of the water and it is no wonder that this is the place to make that romantic spark happen. Doubles from 1,000 USD per night.
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| 8. The GoldenEye Hotel, Jamaica, Caribbean |
Ian Fleming fell in love with Jamaica and now you can honour his memory and fulfill your spy fantasy at the same time. The hotel was set up by the James Bond creator but is now owned by Chris Blackwell, a legendary music producer who founded Island Records. GoldenEye is located in prime Ocho Rios real estate, close to some of the best Jamaican beaches and the Dunnes River waterfall. Villas from 895 USD per night.
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| 9. Marriot Resort, Sharm El Sheik, Egypt |
OK so you braved shark infested waters having seen some of the world’s best preserved coral reefs, but now you just want to relax. Well Sharm El Sheik has a number of luxury resorts and the Marriot is right up there with an amazing location on Naama Bay and incredible modern Islamic architecture. Doubles from 104 USD per night.
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| 10. The Hotel Pelirocco, Brighton |
If romance is on the cards for an anniversary or Valentines weekend then the Hotel Pelirocco Hotel in Brighton will tickle your senses. Marketing itself as the ultimate rock and roll hotel it has specially themed rooms to bring out the wild child within. An example is the new Stoli Salon suite which is supposed to give a touch of Soviet chic. Doubles from £50 per night.
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