10 Luxurious Hotels in Dramatic Landscapes

Nestled on the cliffs of Big Sur, California, Post Ranch Inn provides the ultimate accommodations for a romantic getaway. The luxury resort's organic architecture embraces the dramatic beauty of the Big Sur coastline. From here you can explore all that nature has to offer, or take a short drive to the picturesque towns of Monterey and Carmel.



Jade Mountain is an exclusive luxury 'resort within a resort' with 24 suites at St. Lucia's famed Anse Chastanet Resort, in a truly romantic and magical setting poised high overlooking St. Lucia's Piton World Heritage site and the Caribbean Sea. Each bedroom, living area and extravagantly sized private infinity edge pool seems to merge to form an amazing platform floating in space. With only three sides, the effect is like a stage, from which you embrace glorious views of the island's twin World Heritage Pitons.



Standing on the 'Roof of the World', The St. Regis Lhasa Resort offers discovery of the Potala Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and Jokhang Temple, all minutes from this 5 star luxury hotel. With awe-inspiring views of Lhasa, the hotel's Iridium Spa brings a uniquely Tibetan flavor to a soothing array of indulgent treatments.



In the center of Zermatt, 45 meters above the rooftops of the town. Passing through a tunnel, guests of The Omnia Zermatt arrive at an elevator rising up through the rock, which brings them to the lobby at 1,600 meters above sea level.



Six Senses Hideaway at Ninh Van Bay sits on dramatic Ninh Van Bay, with its impressive rock formations overlooking the South China Sea, white sand beach and towering mountains behind, all adding to the sense of being luxuriously at one with nature. The exclusive property also presents the reality of the destination, with an architectural style reflecting the traditions of Vietnam.



Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is surrounded by huge ochre colored dunes on both sides and a large valley 'wadi' offers truly amazing views. Archaeological research has identified human habitation in the area surrounding Qasr Al Sarab dating back 9,000 years. The resort is about a 90 minute drive from Abu Dhabi.



Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, at 8,200 feet above sea level, is the only hotel located within the very sanctuary of the Machu Picchu Inca citadel. Relax peacefully and pleasantly in a magical place you will never forget. The ancient Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu is one of the world's most important heritage sites. A place of unforgettable sunrises and magical moon nights located at the top of Aguas Calientes, just in the hearth of the valley of the Incas.



The explora en Patagonia lodge is an architecturally remarkable hotel in a showpiece location. A biosphere reserve of waterfalls, glaciers, thick forests, and granite pillars that soar more than 2,000 metres above the Patagonian steppes. The hotel features 50 modernist rooms and suites with large windows boasting spectacular views.



Enchantment Resort is situated in Sedona, Arizona's breathtaking Boynton Canyon. The 70-acre resort offers 218 guest rooms all with private viewing decks boasting panoramic views of the canyon.

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