Dar Al Masyaf at Madinat Jumeirah

Dar Masyaf is one of the three properties of the Madinat Jumeirah Resort. It is where guests are welcomed into sun-drenched solace, and rooms and suites are arranged in the style of exquisite Arabian summer courtyard houses. Madinat Jumeirah, The Arabian Resort is located on the waterfront in Dubai. Representing the premium accommodation within a Resort of magnificent qualities and nestled within the waterways and gardens - Dar Al Masyaf buildings are havens of seclusion interwoven with splendid irregularity into the world's most inspired destination.

Jumeirah Beach Hotel

Reinventing the hotel experience, The Award Winning Jumeirah Beach Hotel introduces a new lifestyle that integrates all the excitement and exhilaration designed for couples, families and friends. All 600 Hotel Rooms And Suites Enjoy A Uninterrupted Spectacular Panoramic View Of The Arabian Gulf, Some With Private Balconies. Luxuriously Appointed And Exquisitely Furnished, At 50 Square Metres Each Room Exceeds The Proportions Of Most International Hotels. The Resort Facilities Include 20 Restaurants And Bars, Conference Centre for Up To 1,600 People, Business Centre, Sinbads Kids Club and VIBES Teens Club, 4 Swimming Pools, 7 Tennis Courts, Golf Driving Range And Putting Green, Marina And Sports Club, Watersports, 900 Metres Of Private Beach, Pavilion Dive Centre And A Purpose-Built Coral Reef 2 Km Offshore. All Guests Also Receive Complimentary Access to Wild Wadi Water Park.

The Essence of Luxury

Surrounded by 36 holes of championship Orlando golf, the David Leadbetter Golf Academy, and 15 acres of recreation, this four-diamond resort is one of the nation's premier golf, meeting and leisure retreats.

Centara Grand Beach Hotel

Superbly located along Chaweng, Koh Samui’s finest beach. Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui offers first class Thai hospitality. Enjoy the exceptional facilities of this award winning deluxe resort which combines the spirit and culture of the island with a tranquil ambiance and sheer beauty. A choice destination for lovers of water sports in particular and everyone in general.

Samui Palm Beach Hotel

Welcome to Samui Palm Beach Hotel on the tropical island of Koh Samui. Situated right on the beach in Bophut it’s the perfect place to relax, re-charge and remind yourself that life is for living. As you enter the resort you will find beautifully landscaped gardens, three fresh-water swimming pools, three outstanding restaurants and a dedicated team of professionals waiting to cater to your every need.

Le Paradis Boutique Resort & Spa

A true, tropical haven located right in the heart of Samui's most stunning beach. Here, the spirit and traditions of the past unite with the comforts of modern, luxury living.

Nora Chaweng Hotel

The brand new hotel in downtown Chaweng Beach, Nora Chaweng Hotel under brand of Nora Resorts & Hotels boasts an excellent location in the center of Chaweng Beach, only 2 minutes walk to the beachfront surrounding with shopping areas, trendy restaurants, as well as most of Chaweng Beach highlights within only 1 minute walk of the distance.

Kandaburi Resort and Spa

The resort has been elegantly designed to assimilate in with the local culture and its surroundings; Kandaburi offers the best of both worlds; the hustle and bustle of the beach, along with a tranquil surrounding away from it all.

Melati Beach Resort

The hotel is a celebration of Thai Village planning integrated with tropical landscape elements to evoke a soothing and memorable resort experience which is uniquely Thai. The architecture displays references to the Thai southern style but also exploits chic elements to accentuate the pampering for guests. Ideally situated on the beachfront of Thongson Bay on the northern coast of the island,
just ten minutes from Samui International Airport and 15 minutes from the vibrant Chaweng, here nightlife, restaurants and shops
are plentiful. Guests are treated to the perfect balance between recreation and luxurious relaxation. Resort facilities include two restaurants, one of which is open air on the beach serving fresh seafood before an ocean setting, two swimming pools & a library-
to escape the glare of the mid day sun. The Malati spa offers an exquisite spa experience to be enjoyed after working up a sweat
at the state of the art fitness centreThe hotel is a celebration of Thai Village planning integrated with tropical landscape elements to evoke a soothing and memorable resort experience which is uniquely Thai. The architecture displays references to the Thai southern style but also exploits chic elements to accentuate the pampering for guests. Ideally situated on the beachfront of Thongson Bay on the northern coast of the island,
just ten minutes from Samui International Airport and 15 minutes from the vibrant Chaweng, here nightlife, restaurants and shops
are plentiful. Guests are treated to the perfect balance between recreation and luxurious relaxation. Resort facilities include two restaurants, one of which is open air on the beach serving fresh seafood before an ocean setting, two swimming pools & a library-
to escape the glare of the mid day sun. The Malati spa offers an exquisite spa experience to be enjoyed after working up a sweat
at the state of the art fitness centre

Pavilion Samui

An exclusive boutique resort built in modern Thai style set on a beach location of Lamai on the tropical island of Samui with 70 units of luxury rooms, suites and pool villas

The Andaman Langkawi

Built in the midst of an untouched tropical rainforest, The Andaman Langkawi is located within an idyllic spot between the magnificent Mat Cincang Range and the beautiful Andaman Sea. With 188 fully-furnished rooms and suites offering the utmost in luxury and comfort, the resort’s secluded location provides a peaceful and private retreat for weary urbanites.

The Kala Samui - Coral Cove Bay

Nestled on a cliff front overlooking the Gulf of Siam, and created amongst existing trees, vegetation and natural rock formations, The Kala offers an invigorating experience of refreshing island air, untouched nature, and personally attentive service.

TOP SKI HOTELS

Our readers' top 50 ski hotels boast some of the best service, food, and design we've seen yet. Hill-carving enthusiasts beware: You might be coaxed to cozy in your rooms.

Radisson Cable Resort

This beachfront resort is situated on a magnificent white sandy beach, adjacent to one of the Caribbean's largest casinos. The resort features seven acres of tropical waterscape- including three freshwater pools with cascading waterfalls and Jacuzzis nestled among tropical landscaping and rock formations, six indoor and outdoor restaurants, a championship 18-hole golf course, fully equipped fitness center, tennis, air-conditioned squash and racquet ball courts, non-motorized water sports, day and night entertainment, and a supervised children's program. Business Center offers high speed internet access.

Phuket Hotels

From budget guesthouses to ultra-premium resorts, Phuket has over 30,000 rooms to choose from – and that number is growing fast. Picking the perfect place to spend lazy afternoons and serene nights can be a daunting task. That’s where we come in. We’ve assembled photo galleries of nearly 100 hotels (and we’re adding more all the time). All pictures are ‘real’: We’re holding the camera, we’re releasing the shutter, and what you see here is what you can expect to find on arrival. It’s our way of making your holiday in paradise even more enjoyable.

Paradise Island Harbour Resort

Paradise Island Harbour Resort All Inclusive offers great value, location, and spacious, comfortable accommodations with a variety of dining options, daily and nightly entertainment, and waterfront activities for the whole family.

Hard Rock Hotel

REHAB at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino has started up on Sundays. This year's additions: an expansion (mentioned as one of the Travel Channel's Top 10 pools in the world), swim-up blackjack, a new state-of-the-art sound system and new sundecks with daybeds. This year's outdoor concerts include Sugar Ray and Gin Blossoms.

Best of the U.S.

Nouveau Richemond

One of Geneva's stuffiest hotels has just gotten an overdue injection of glamour. The five-star Le Richemond, built in 1875 and located in the city's center, has fully reopened after a two-year rehab and several months of operating in parts. Additions include a swank Shiseido spa, but the most impressive improvement has to be the new Royal Suite, taking up the entire top floor. The 2,700-square-foot space features fireplaces, a sauna, an 1,100-square-foot terrace with views of Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc, and—because, hey, you never know—bulletproof windows.Le Richemond, rooms from about $695 per night, Jardin Brunswick, 1201 Geneva, Switzerland, +41-22-715-7000, lerichemond.com

The Wynn Las Vegas

The Wynn Las Vegas designed by Steve Wynn and Tom Fazio holds the honor of being the world's most expensive casino.
Boasting 2,716 rooms, 50 stories, a luxury sports car dealership and 111,000 ft² of gaming space, the Wynn Las Vegas now stands where the Desert Inn once did.
After 3 years in the making the Wynn opened on April 28 2005 at a cost of $2.7 Billion USD.

East Lodge Country House Hot

East Lodge Country House Hotel has a warm, friendly and welcoming atmosphere coupled with outstanding hospitality, making it a haven of peace and tranquillity. With twelve recently refurbished executive and superior bedrooms, a two AA Rosette restaurant and convivial Garden Room bar, this luxurious award-winning hotel is the ideal place to escape from the hustle and bustle. The comfortable ambience of East Lodge is the perfect contrast to the more cosmopolitan feel of the large hotel bar and lounge. Such is the unobtrusiveness of the surroundings and the friendly, relaxed, gentle care of the staff that you could be forgiven for spending lazy days here with the famous East Lodge Champagne afternoon tea and a good book.

Pen-y-Dyffryn Country Hotel

Pen-Y-Dyffryn Country Hotel specialise in relaxing short breaks, set in 5 acres of beautiful grounds a perfect retreat from the madding crowds. All bedrooms are individually furnished, several with Jacuzzi baths and private patios and the majority have spectacular south facing views over the gardens and surrounding hills. The established 2 AA Rosette restaurant offers a varied menu using locally sourced produce where possible, complimented by an extensive wine list concentrating on organic and New World wines. Golfing enthusiasts are entitled to 2-for-1 green fees at Oswestry (Mile End) golf course.

Rhinefield House Hotel

As you drive up the long sweeping drive to the hotel, shadowed by Canadian redwood and copper beech trees and lined with rhododendrons, your anticipation builds. Your breath will be taken away by this magnificent country mansion surrounded by natural forest. Rhinefield House is home to a number of hidden treasures. Attention to detail also prevails in the restaurant where you will find the magnificent carving of the Armada set in the restaurant fireplace. It provides the perfect backdrop to the masterpieces created by the Chef and his team who provide mouth-watering food complimented by a wide selection of fine wines. Rhinefield House is continuing to grow with the addition of 16 luxurious bedrooms and a conference centre.

Al Hamra Fort Hotel

The unique Al Hamra Fort Hotel & Beach Resort, crowned by a natural lagoon, was designed as a victorious Arabian fort reviving the 1001 Arabian Nights theme.

The property consists of 378 rooms, including 83 guest rooms with spacious balconies/terraces in the main palace, overlooking the ocean, lagoon and garden; 183 Villa Rooms with garden or sea view; and 112 Standard Rooms and Junior Suites, all built in the style of a traditional village.

Alessandro Rosso

Italian hotelier Alessandro Rosso is not afraid of a challenge. When the owner of the sleek Italian hotel group, Town House, decided to open a new flagship hotel in Milan, he didn't just want to create the best hotel in town. He wanted to create a hotel so good, it needed a whole new rating system. That's how the world's first seven-star hotel was born.

The Flower of the East, Iran

Resembling a Flower as its name suggest, the luxury Persian seven-star hotel, ‘The flower of the East’ is located on Kish Island in Iran and is due to be completed by 2010.

Tameer Towers Abu Dhabi

Tameer Towers in Abu Dhabi is set to complete in 2011 and will incorporate a luxurious seven star hotel.

The Centaurus Hotel Islamabad

The $350 million, 7-Star Centaurus Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan will help to put this country on the map for international travellers once the project is completed around 2010.

Morgan Plaza Beijing

The Morgan Plaza is a super-luxury 7 star hotel under construction in Beijing, China. Although it was set to be finished last month’s, there has been no official confirmation of it completion yet but it definitely going to be completed in time for the Beijing Olympics. When completed it is rumoured to be possibly more luxurious than the Burj Al Arab and has been considered to be the official landmark of China, still in competition with the Shanghai World Financial Center.

The plaza will contain two pavilions, a temple, the world’s best Japanese restaurant and a 600 meter long corridor.

Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi

The Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi was named the worlds finest hotel in the middle east in 2007. Featuring some out of this world indulgence, staying in this hotel would be like stepping into thousand and one night.

Huge plush pillows, plasma TV, private butler service, laptops in each room, wireless Internet, private check in and much more will delight visitors to this splendid seven star hotel.

Burj Al Arab Hotel

Dubai’s seven star Burj Al Arab Hotel has long become a synonym for grandeur, class and style. Offering limousine service, private transfer for all guests via private golf cart, private butler service and just about anything else that is being associated with luxury, the Burj Al Arab Hotel is located in the premier Jumeirah Beach area of Dubai

Palacio da Quinta

With the announcement of Europe’s first six star service hotel and residential resort Palacio da Quinta on the Portuguese Algarve a couple of days back, we set out to discover some more tasty accommodation morsels to show you what living in true luxury really means if you like to travel (and rest) in style.

It seems that five star hotels are no longer the norm when it comes to bedding our heads for the night. These days it is caviar, personal butlers and Bentley that are on the menu of savvy and wealthy globetrotters.