Best Luxury Hotels, Resorts & Villas Around the World

Castello del Sole Beach Resort & Spa - Ascona, Lake Maggiore, Switzerland

Castello del Sole Beach Resort & Spa - Ascona, Lake Maggiore, Switzerland

A landscape that even Monet could not have painted more beautifully. And right in the middle of it: our sun castle – your hideaway.

Chateau de Mirambeau - Bordeaux/Cognac, France - Relais & Chateaux

Chateau de Mirambeau - Bordeaux/Cognac, France - Relais & Chateaux

Located in one of the best known areas of south west France, the Charente-Maritime area, the grand Chateau de Mirambeau, a member of Relais & Chateaux, stands proudly in between the famous cities of Cognac and Bordeaux.

Club Tapiz - Mendoza, Argentina - Boutique Hotel

Club Tapiz - Mendoza, Argentina - Boutique Hotel

Club Tapiz is located in an estate built in 1890 surrounded by 22 acres of vineyards.

Condesa DF - Mexico City, Mexico - Boutique Hotel

Condesa DF - Mexico City, Mexico - Boutique Hotel

Tucked between historic facades on a tree-lined road in Mexico City's trendy Condesa neighborhood, the Condesa DF fuses the spirit of its bohemian surroundings with a playfully simple design aesthetic.

Cap Rocat - Mallorca, Spain - Boutique Luxury Hotel

Cap Rocat - Mallorca, Spain - Boutique Luxury Hotel

A former military fortress located in the most secluded area of the bay of Palma de Mallorca.

Chiva-Som - Hua Hin, Thailand - 5 Star Luxury Health Resort

Chiva-Som - Hua Hin, Thailand - 5 Star Luxury Health Resort

Chiva-Som is your 'Haven of Life' on the Gulf of Thailand. Chiva-Som is about learning to live, enjoy and appreciate every moment, and in so doing, creating a personal path to health and wellness.

COOL POOLS at the World's Best Hotels & Resorts

COOL POOLS at the World's Best Hotels & Resorts

Our slideshow includes 32 of the most gorgeous pools from around the world in various settings from mountains to beaches to cities in the USA, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, South America and the South Pacific.

Chateau de Courcelles - Picardy, France - Relais & Chateaux

Chateau de Courcelles - Picardy, France - Relais & Chateaux

Chateau de Courcelles, a member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux, is a magnificent 17th century chateau set in an enchanting parkland with 200-year-old trees.

The Charles Hotel - Munich, Germany - 5 Star Luxury Hotel

The Charles Hotel - Munich, Germany - 5 Star Luxury Hotel

Perfectly situated in the centre of Munich, The Charles Hotel, the latest five-star hotel from The Rocco Forte Collection, opened in October 2007.

Conrad Centennial Singapore, Luxury Hotel

Conrad Centennial Singapore, Luxury Hotel

An award-winning luxury business hotel, is strategically located in the heart of Singapore's liveliest and largest business, historical, cultural and shopping districts of Marina Bay.

Cap d'Antibes Beach Hotel - Antibes, Cote d'Azur, France - 5 Star Seaside Hotel on the French Riviera

Cap d'Antibes Beach Hotel - Antibes, Cote d'Azur, France - 5 Star Seaside Hotel on the French Riviera

Halfway between Nice and Cannes, in a beautiful setting with the Mediterranean taking centre stage, the Cap d'Antibes Beach is a contemporary architectural jewel.

The Caledonian, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel - Edinburgh, Scotland

The Caledonian, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel - Edinburgh, Scotland

Dating back to 1903 and reopened in 2012, The Caledonian has long reigned as Edinburgh’s grand dame; the majestic building is full of history, charm and opulence.

Museum Art Hotel - Wellington, New Zeaand - Boutique Hotel

Museum Art Hotel - Wellington, New Zeaand - Boutique Hotel

Don Alfonso 1890 - Sorrento, Amalfi Coast, Italy - Relais & Chateaux

Don Alfonso 1890 - Sorrento, Amalfi Coast, Italy - Relais & Chateaux

Multi-award-winning gourmet getaway listed by New York Times as "Meals Worth the Price of a Plane Ticket."

Delano South Beach - Miami Beach, Florida - Boutique Hotel

Delano South Beach - Miami Beach, Florida - Boutique Hotel

Delano Hotel in South Beach Miami is the ultimate world-class urban resort and self-contained destination, a haven of relaxation.