The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, United States

Located directly on the beach, The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale is an elegant retreat on Florida’s Gold Coast. Relax by the heated infinity pool or in the shade of an oceanfront cabana, and recharge in your spacious guest room with a balcony that overlooks the ocean or intracoastal waterway. Sumptuous marble bath features separate tub and shower and premium bath essentials. There is a full-service restaurant as well as a café poolside. Also on site is an expansive fitness center and full service spa.

Number of nights: 2

Belmond Monasterio

Cusco , Peru

Originally constructed over 300 years ago as the San Antonio Seminary, the Belmond Hotel Monasterio has been restored to provide all the luxury, ease, and comforts of a modern hotel property. Guest rooms reflect their origins as the home for the Jesuit seminarians, decorated in a combination of modern and traditional Spanish colonial styles. Set in the center of town, the hotel is surrounded by shops where you can find local handicrafts, textiles, and jewelry. All guest rooms are oxygen-enriched and equipped with a telephone, mini bar, in-room safe, cable television, and hair dryers. 

Number of nights: 3

Hotel Costa del Sol Trujillo Centro

Trujillo, Peru

Attentive and warm service greets guests to the North Coast of Peru at the Hotel Costa del Sol Trujillo Centro. With a prime location at the corner of the city’s main plaza, it is only 10 minutes away from the Incan Chan Chan ruins and the Sun and Moon Temples. The hotel features a variety of services and amenities, including a bar, restaurant, swimming pool, sauna, and fitness center. 

Number of nights: 3

Nayara Hangaroa

Easter Island, Chile

This property uses natural materials, such as cypress trunks and volcanic rock, to create seamless harmony with the landscape. The spacious sea view deck allows for peaceful stargazing and relaxation.

Number of nights: 2

Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa

Nadi, Fiji

The beautiful waterfront resort unfolds across 26 acres of lush gardens with views extending across Nadi Bay. Every one of the 296 luxury rooms and suites faces the ocean. Fresh seasonal dining, proud displays of local Fijian culture, and an abundance of recreational facilities including a full spa await. 

Number of nights: 1

Pullman Sea Temple Resort & Spa

Port Douglas, Australia

Set on nearly 10 acres, the Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa features extensive gardens and water features, including a lagoon-style pool with waterfalls, pool bar, and direct beach access. Guest rooms are equipped with all the modern amenities and private balconies or terraces. 

Number of nights: 2

Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor

Siem Reap , Cambodia

Located just five miles from Angkor Wat, Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor hotel has been restored to its original colonial architecture and features steam baths, a stunning 35-meter lap pool, and shops full of local crafts. Rooms are appointed with high ceilings and four-poster bed. There is a full-service restaurant as well as a charming lounge on site. 

Number of nights: 3

Rambagh Palace

Jaipur, India

Originally built in 1835, Rambagh Palace has stepped gracefully through many royal transitions—from the home of the queen’s favorite handmaiden, to royal guesthouse and hunting lodge and later as the residence of the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II and his queen, Maharani Gayatri Devi. Today, this hotel offers 78 stunningly restored guest suites, which were the chambers of the former Maharaja. The palace retains its elaborate splendor, extravagantly decorated with hand-carved marble jalis or latticework, sandstone balustrades, cupolas, and chattris or cenotaphs, and elaborate Mughal Gardens. Each Palace guest room has been redesigned for comfort with a four-poster bed or twin bed, walk-in wardrobe, and a spacious bathroom. The property features several award-winning restaurants and a sprawling spa facility with a host of treatment options to choose from.

Number of nights: 2

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

Serengeti, Tanzania

Located within the Serengeti National Park, this lodge features 77 guest rooms, all with stunning views of the Serengeti plains. This property combines the intimacy of a lodge and the facilities expected of a much larger hotel, such as an infinity pool, restaurants serving a mix of African and international cuisine, a bar, a fitness center, a spa, and a Discovery center where you can learn more about the people and wildlife in the region. 
African textiles, local art, and grand four-poster beds draped in decorative mosquito netting create the ideal retreat after a thrilling African safari. Guest rooms offer en suite bathrooms with hair dryer, satellite TV and audio channels, and a deck for relaxing while looking for wildlife. 

Number of nights: 3

&Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

Ngorongoro, Tanzania

Perched on the rim of the crater, the stilted mud and thatch suites at the andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge are elegantly decorated with hand-crafted woods, brick fireplaces, carved Zanzibari doors, Oriental rugs, chandeliers created by Masai women, leather armchairs and four-poster beds with electric blankets. Bathrooms include spacious showers and chandelier-lit bathtubs. Floor-to ceiling windows offer spectacular views. Each camp has its own sitting and dining areas and private butlers to provide warm, personalized service to each guest. 

Number of nights: 3

Mövenpick Resort Petra

Petra, Jordan

The Mövenpick Resort Petra was chosen for its prime location just a short stroll from the entrance to Petra, one of the world’s most fascinating ancient cities. The property blends Middle Eastern craftsmanship with a more modern western design. Guest rooms feature contemporary furnishings and fixtures and spacious bathrooms. There are several dining options available including a casual coffee bar, lounge, poolside café and more formal restaurants offering a variety of fare.  

Number of nights: 2

Discovery Bedu Camp

Petra, Jordan

Remote and secluded, these tented suites are tastefully decorated to blend in with the local surroundings and allow for mesmerizing views at sunset and spectacular stargazing at night. Each tented suite has a private deck with views of the stunning desert landscape, sand dunes, and mountains. The suites contain either a king size bed or two twin beds with a small sitting area as well as a space for luggage and a hanging closet. There are en suite bathrooms with hot & cold rain shower, a copper washbasin, and private flushable toilet. 

See the Tripadvisor page for Discovery Bedu Camp.  

Number of nights: 2

La Mamounia

Marrakech, Morocco

La Mamounia overlooks the famous Red Ochre Ramparts of Marrakech’s old city. This art deco palace is known for its interiors and architectural styling, as well as its ideal location at Avenue Bab Jdid. Guest rooms feature luxury amenities including a spacious bathroom with a separate shower stall, garden or mountain views, an in-room safe and a mini bar. This property features a luxury spa, swimming pool, gardens, gourmet restaurants, two lounges and fitness room. 

Number of nights: 2

White Camel Tented Camp

Marrakech, Morocco

Overlooking rolling hills, magnificent canyons, and the flickering lights of Marrakech and surrounded on all sides by breathtaking desert landscape this luxurious campsite provides an unforgettable experiences under the desert stars. Featuring 20 luxuriously designed tents, each features a comfortable king or twin size bed and is decorated with customized wooden furniture with a mix of traditional Berber and modern Moroccan design. Tents are equipped with a hot water shower, toilet, and sink. Outside, a private wooden terrace complete with Berber cushions and chairs is a relaxing place to observe the nighttime desert sky. There is a pool, sundeck and restaurant on site. Additional activities such as guided hiking, horseback riding and camel trekking are available (additional fee).

Number of nights: 2