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The Peninsula Bangkok
333 Charoennakom Road Bangkok, Thailand

From $209 per night

Located on the legendary Chao Phraya river in the Thonburi district of Bangkok, The Peninsula Bangkok's unique W-shape offers wonderful panoramic views from every guest room. The Peninsula Bangkok is near the Sathorn Bridge, offering nearby access to river crossing, as well as all of Bangkok's major tourist attractions and business addresses. The Peninsula Bangkok is located 37 kilometers southwest of Bangkok's Don Muang International Airport. Similar to the flagship property in Hong Kong, the distinctive architecture of The Peninsula Bangkok has now added a statement to the Bangkok skyline. The charming Peninsula riverboat shuttle service and sky train bring the hotel close to all major shopping areas and tourist attractions. The hotel offers five restaurants and two bars featuring many different types of local and international cuisine. A fully-equipped business center and 24-hour room service and concierge are also available. Recreation facilities include a fully equipped spa and fitness center, 60-meter, three-tiered outdoor swimming pool and two floodlit tennis courts. Traditional Thai massage is also provided at the fitness center. Golf bookings and transportation can be arranged at Thai Country Club, a well-known golf course in Thailand. The Peninsula Bangkok has received numerous international awards including 'World's Best Hotel' by Travel and Leisure and 'Best Hotel in Asia' by Conde Nast Traveler. All 370 river view guestrooms and suites including 308 spacious guestrooms, 62 one-bedroom suites and 5 Theme suites are equipped with a private fax machine, data port, complimentary network and wireless high-speed Internet service, data ports, bedside control panel, 110V/220V dual-voltage, safe, CD player, IDD telephone, voice mail, luxurious marble bathroom with two vanity units, hands-free telephones and built-in TV in bathtub.

What's Great
Travel + Leisure says...
"A 39-story tower with sleek Asian-influenced interiors, impeccable service, and one of Bangkok’s best spas, the 19,000-square-foot Espa.
Rooms to Book: Deluxe rooms, which have full views of the river.
Insider Tip: Dine on deep-fried snow fish with sweet-and-sour sauce from the hotel’s Thai restaurant, Thiptara."
-Top 25 Hotels 2008

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Burj Al Arab
Jumeirah Beach Road Dubai, UAE

From $1767 per night

The spectacular Burj Al Arab-designed to resemble the graceful sails of an Arabian dhow-soars to a height of three hundred and twenty one meters-dominating the Dubai coastline-The all suite hotel is situated on a man made island some two hundred and eighty meters-offshore and is linked to the mainland by a slender-gently curving causeway-Each of the two hundred and two suites is arranged over two floors and all with floor to ceiling-wall to wall windows and tranquil views of the sea-The highest standards of personal service are enhanced by private reception desks on every floor-In-suite check-in-a brigade of exclusive butlers that provide around the clock assistance and unrivaled attention never ceases to amaze our guests.

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Hotel Emiliano
Rua Oscar Freire Sao Paulo, Brazil

From $522 per night

The newest small, distinctive luxury hotel in Sao Paulo. The hotel is uniquely situated in the most elegant residential area, only a few blocks from the fashionable Paulista and Faria Lima Avenues, the major financial and business centers of Latin America. The hotel has a contemporary design with signed pieces. The spacious guest rooms and baths are equipped with the best features including wide-screen, flat TVs with 100 channels, DVDs, high-speed Internet access, two-line telephones, multi-language voice mail, and in-room electronic safes. The Emiliano provides superior personalized service, combined with comfort and reliability. The hotel is uniquely situated in the most elegant residential area, only a few blocks from the fashionable Paulista and Faria Lima Avenues, the major financial and business centers of Latin America.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
Suzer Plaza Asker Ocagi Caddesi Number 15 Istanbul, Turkey

From $239 per night

The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul is located in the heart of Istanbul, in the prestigious Dolmabahce area overlooking the Bosphorus and with many of the city's cultural attractions within walking distance. The Ataturk Airport is 30 minutes by car. The hotel offers 244 rooms, including 21 Suites, 39 Ritz-Carlton Club rooms, 1 Ritz-Carlton Suite. The meeting facilities consist of 5 meeting rooms, 1 boardroom, and a ballroom that divides into 3 sections. Dining facilities are CINTEMANI all-day dining, THE LOBBY LOUNGE for cocktails and light fare, GUNEY PARK for cocktails during summer and RC BAR featuring live jazz. The hotel will also feature a Turkish "Hamam", a spa and fitness center with swimming pool. The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul caters to today's traveler with amenities including high-speed internet access and the services of a technology butler.

What's Great
Travel + Leisure says... "Modern tower with traditional décor, near the Bosporus and Taksim Square." -From www.travelandleisure.com

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Biras Creek Resort
P.O. Box 54 Virgin Gorda, US Virgin Islands

From $950 per night

The Biras Creek Resort- which can only be reached by boat or helicopter is a secret address on the tiny island of Virgin Gorda. A paradise of greens and blues with its tropical plants and lagoons- also famous for its -Baths- formed by the spherical granite rocks dotted along the beach. The hotel offers 31 elegant and colourful suites with fabulous sea views. Share your time among the spa- the water sports on offer and the delicious cuisine. You can discover the island by Jet Ski- windsurf- boat or bicycle to really get a feel for this little corner of paradise.

What's Great
National Geographic Traveler says... "A 140-acre isthmus resort with water galore: calm lagoon, Caribbean bay, pounding Atlantic. Ocean waves do the entertaining just beyond the simply furnished suites (some TV-free) with private verandas, big windows, outdoor garden showers. Captain a Boston Whaler for island hopping, bike on trails lined by wild nutmeg and frangipani. Island-born chef infuses the menu with flavorsome Caribbean attitude. 31 suites."

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