Best Luxury Hotels, Resorts & Villas Around the World

Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, Maldives - 5 Star Luxury Resort & Spa

Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, Maldives - 5 Star Luxury Resort & Spa

The Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru reopened Sept. 1, 2012 after a full renovation with private pools and jet pools in each villa's private garden area and an assortment of spa offerings and aquatic activities.

Banyan Tree Lang Co, Vietnam Luxury Golf & Spa Resort

Banyan Tree Lang Co, Vietnam Luxury Golf & Spa Resort

Opening November 1, 2012. The development is nestled in a unique crescent bay on the coast of Central Vietnam and will include Banyan Tree and Angsana branded hotels and spas.

Bellagio - Las Vegas, Nevada - 5 Star Luxury Casino Hotel

Bellagio - Las Vegas, Nevada - 5 Star Luxury Casino Hotel

Inspired by the beautiful villages of Europe, the AAA Five Diamond Bellagio overlooks a Mediterranean-blue, eight-acre lake, where fountains perform a magnificent aquatic ballet choreographed to music and lights.

Benesse House - Naoshima-cho, Japan - Boutique Luxury Hotel

Benesse House - Naoshima-cho, Japan - Boutique Luxury Hotel

Benesse House is an art museum combined with lodging facilities designed by renowned architect Tadao Ando.

Badrutt's Palace - St. Moritz, Switzerland - 5 Star Luxury Resort Hotel

Badrutt's Palace - St. Moritz, Switzerland - 5 Star Luxury Resort Hotel

Badrutt's Palace Hotel is a celebration of style, sports, cuisine and fashion, with discreet service and traditional elegance evoking an atmosphere of pampered luxury for all.

Bedarra Island - Great Barrier Reef, Australia - 5 Star Luxury Resort

Bedarra Island - Great Barrier Reef, Australia - 5 Star Luxury Resort

Closed for renovation until July 1, 2013.

Barnsley House - Cotswolds, England - Luxury Country House Hotel

Barnsley House - Cotswolds, England - Luxury Country House Hotel

This stunning property offers enticing food, sumptuous suites, a relaxed atmosphere and discreet, impeccable service.

Hotel Bergs - Riga, Latvia - 5 Star Boutique Hotel

Hotel Bergs - Riga, Latvia - 5 Star Boutique Hotel

A sleek designer retreat hidden away in the hip, cultural quarter of Riga, Hotel Bergs is a modern hotel nestled behind a 19th century brick facade in Bergs Bazaar.

Brown's Hotel - London, England - 5 Star Luxury Hotel

Brown's Hotel - London, England - 5 Star Luxury Hotel

Set in the heart of Mayfair, Brown's is the very first hotel built in London. Founded in 1837 to provide 'genteel' accommodation for discerning guests, Brown's has always had an air of exclusivity and refinement.

Baur au Lac - Zurich, Switerland - 5 Star Luxury Hotel

Baur au Lac - Zurich, Switerland - 5 Star Luxury Hotel

One of the world's most prestigious five-star hotels, the Baur au Lac dates back to 1844 and is still owned by the original founding family.

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa - Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa - Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

As sensual and exotic as the hibiscus flower that bears its name, Bunga Raya Island Resort is a luxurious jewel set on a coral reef island just off the coast of Borneo.

Banyan Tree Seychelles - 5 Star Luxury Resort & Spa

Banyan Tree Seychelles - 5 Star Luxury Resort & Spa

Nestled in Intendance Bay with spectacular views of the Indian Ocean.

Belmond Copacabana Palace - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - 5 Star Luxury Hotel

Belmond Copacabana Palace - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - 5 Star Luxury Hotel

The glamorous Copacabana Palace is pre-eminent among the best hotels in Rio de Janiero.

The Byron at Byron Resort & Spa - Byron Bay, Australia - Luxury Resort

The Byron at Byron Resort & Spa - Byron Bay, Australia - Luxury Resort

Inspired by nature, The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa is an iconic Australian destination in the majestic surrounds of Byron Bay. Sitting lightly within its very own 45 acres of sub tropical rainforest, the resort offers an endless showcase of lush green to soothe and heal.

Bairro Alto Hotel - Lisbon, Portugal - 5 Star Luxury Hotel

Bairro Alto Hotel - Lisbon, Portugal - 5 Star Luxury Hotel

Perched in the city's top retail district, this deluxe boutique is ideally located for both business and leisure travelers.