The luxury accommodation alternative to Christchurch City, in suites or villas at a nearby secluded country lodge in Canterbury, New Zealand, from which central city and airport are both easily accessible.

Chateau de Bagnols, a member of Relais & Chateaux, is the finest five-star deluxe chateau hotel in France and is regarded by many as the finest vineyard chateau hotel in the world.

Surrounded by manicured vineyards, the renowned Chateau Cordeillan-Bages is a member of Relais & Chateaux and is housed in a handsome 18th Century stone building that was once a Carthusian monastery.

Chateau Eza is arguably the most stunning and intimate hotel on the Cote d'Azur and is set along the highest point of the French Riviera, at 400 meters above the sea.

For more than 80 years, The Cloister has been defined by legendary elegance, acclaimed worldwide as a secluded retreat.

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

The Chateau Les Crayeres is a mythical address in the heart of Reims, nestled discretely in a 7-hectare park.

COMO Shambhala Estate at Begawan Giri is a Boutique Resort and part of COMO Hotels & Resorts with 22 Rooms & Suites. COMO Shambhala Estate is a residential wellness retreat located near Ubud, Bali.

Ciragan Palace Kempinski - some of whose public rooms and finest suites occupy the former Sultan's palace - reflects a harmonious blend of the old and the new amid elegant surroundings.

Set in the beautiful Yarra Valley, one hour from Melbourne, the heart of Victoria's wine country, Chateau Yering is a window onto Australia's rich past.

The Château Saint-Martin & Spa is a 5-star luxury sanctuary where historic Provence charm has been restyled for the most elegant contemporary lifestyle.

14 adobe-style luxury villas, each with its own plunge-pool and private terrace.

Cayo Espanto is an award-winning private island ideally located in the calm waters of the Western Caribbean, three miles off coast of San Pedro, Belize.

Hotel Casa del Mar is located right on the sand in the heart of the Southern California seaside community of Santa Monica, mere steps from the Pacific Ocean on Santa Monica Bay.

Located in one of the liveliest cities in Peru in the prestigious San Isidro neighborhood, Country Club Lima Hotel has been a longstanding favorite of international travelers and locals alike.