For a truly standout meal, diners indulge in flawlessly prepared classics (lobster Thermidor, a tableside Caesar) at the hotel's one-Michelin-starred Surf Club Restaurant, Thomas Keller’s Florida debut.

For travellers who want unparalleled luxury.

Elegant Floridian oasis that references its historic past while being firmly rooted in contemporary comforts.

It is not the glitzy, contemporary Miami you may be used to, and that is a good thing. You come here not to be in Miami, necessarily, but to be at The Surf Club. It’s a vibe, as they say.

The restored historic building oozes vintage glam from all corners, down to the black marble check-in desk (where a fully stocked complimentary Champagne cart awaits upon arrival) and Lido Restaurant and Champagne Bar, the Club’s former ballroom thoughtfully transformed into a drop-dead gorgeous, local-frequented Italian hotspot.

More than 85 years after Miami's Surf Club was founded by tyre tycoon Harvey Firestone, the property has been restored to its former glory and extended into a 77-room hotel.

The finest location in St. Moritz, the most attentive service, the most dazzling guests, the most stunning hotel lobby—Switzerland’s Badrutt’s Palace is one superlative after another.

The best club sandwich in the world is to be found at Badrutt's Palace in St Moritz.

There are $700 glasses of wine. And there is a labyrinthine wine cellar, including a discreet, cave-like nook that guests can book for parties. But for all of the decadence, Badrutt’s Palace never feels stuffy.

It’s mountainside glamor at its most extravagant, a palatial fairy tale hidden in the Swiss Alps and surrounded by endless landscapes for hiking, trekking, skiing and even lake swimming in the warmer months.

Sexy Swiss grande dame with views to die for.

Badrutt's Palace doesn't skimp on extravagance, possessing all the perks one expects from a St. Moritz hotel. The glamorous alpine hideaway overlooks the ski resort's famous lake, and has been the go-to destination for celebrities and royalty since it first opened in 1896.

Stars and celebrities today appreciate the hideaway in the Swiss mountains and keep coming back for more, like Hitchcock did for 34 times after spending his honeymoon at the glamorous establishment.

Las Ventanas Al Paraíso is hardly a newcomer to the thriving hotel scene in Los Cabos (the 20-mile-long stretch of coast between San Jose Del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas), but its tranquil setting, over-the-top luxury accommodations and always-evolving food-and-beverage concepts have kept its following very loyal.

Mexican craftsmanship is on full display at Las Ventanas, from the in-room, woven bed runners to outdoor sculptures, and even on-site workshops like hat embroidery, too.

A quarter of a century into its tenure, there’s still no better place to stay in Cabo than right here. Las Ventanas al Paraiso is a place that embraces its host country’s style, trappings, and natural beauty so completely that you feel enveloped by every ribbon of local charm.

A meandering network of terraces, suites, pools, and bars make up this Mexican-Mediterranean resort overlooking the Sea of Cortez.

It’s a magnificent restoration, complete with a glassed-in courtyard and an outdoor pool with harbor views, which is where, in the warmer months, you’ll spend the majority of your time.

A bit of poolside lounging might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you imagine a Baltimore boutique hotel, but the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore is anything but typical.

So you want to feel like a royal—or at least an aristocrat—while you’re in Charleston. Who doesn’t?! Book a room at Hotel Bennett, an exquisite, 179-room property on the north end of King Street in downtown Chucktown.

Charleston is full of charming historic hotels, but Hotel Bennett belongs in a league of its own thanks to its old-world delights, array of on-site amenities, and excellent food and beverage offerings.

Charleston at its best is pure Southern elegance in Technicolor, and so is the Bennet, from its rotunda, bedecked with murals, to its salmon-pink Champagne lounge and its spectacular sky-blue rooftop bar.

Vistors can join the hotel's daily eco-tours to get up close and personal with the local flora and fauna, or go off-piste with the hotel's most sumptuous offering: taking a dinghy to a private island speakeasy for a one-of-a-kind cocktail experience.

You don’t come here to eat, but you return because the food is so good, well beyond what you’ll have at most resorts. Zapote is easily one of the best bars you will experience in North America.

The Riviera Maya has become increasingly appreciated as the escape hatch from Cancún craziness, and the architecturally bold Rosewood Mayakobá raises the sophistication bar up several notches. In a word, this place is refined.

Even the most basic rooms come with over-the-top amenities, such as an in-room tequila welcome, outdoor rain showers, plunge pools, and rooftop terraces. It's an ideal destination for couples and groups alike, thanks to a variety of suite sizes that can sleep anywhere from two to ten guests.

This enduringly fantastical old-world institution on Lake Como's west shore, full of Belle Epoque exuberance, remains a glorious escapist site.

This jewel of Lake Como, opened in 1910 as a destination for belle epoque elites, gets better and bolder with age. Art nouveau opulence and Old World hospitality still reign supreme here, but modern updates attract a glitzy coterie of younger jet-setters.

Few hotels on Lake Como match the glamour of century-old Grand Hotel Tremezzo.

It doesn't get more Dolce Vita than Grand Hotel Tremezzo, a palace propped up above the sparkling azure waters of Lake Como. This uber-glam Art Nouveau retreat epitomizes sumptuous Italian excess in all the right ways...

She's had a sneaky facelift, but without losing a jot of the ravishing grandeur that this family-owned hotel has always presented to the world... A hotel - and spa - to fall madly in love with.

From the moment you arrive at Ballyfin it’s clear you’re in a truly special place. This lavishly restored Regency house blends priceless historical touches and opulent rooms with a sense of charm and warmth that feels quintessentially Irish.

As you drive past the stone walls and up the winding carriageway, and the noble 1820s Greek revival mansion begins to emerge from behind the rolling green hills, the 21st century falls away immediately. Good riddance.

The Irish country house of your dreams.

If you've ever dreamed of summering at a country house, you couldn't do much better than this stately, 20-room Georgian home... The real highlight? Having a butler row you out on the lake before enjoying a sumptuous lunch at the picnic house.

Every bedroom is gorgeous, in classic Irish country-house style. Standards are sky-high; this is the sort of place where one jarring note would spoil the show - but it never does.

If you want a piece of Paris’s history, we’re not sure it gets any better than this.

If you value location, are interested in design, and appreciate service that puts a premium on privacy, Le Meurice is worth the splurge.

Ceilings are sky-high, bathrooms are marble, fabrics are pastel silks and velvets, and chandeliers and gold leaf are plentiful. It is classical without being dowdy; time-honoured but still totally sexy. Like Paris, come to think of it.

Reminiscent of 19th-century style, with architecture that takes inspiration from Parisian landmarks, the suite incorporates a sitting room, dining room, walk-in wardrobe and bedroom with en suite Italian marble bathroom, plus a pantry and kitchen for a personal chef and butler.

Le Meurice stands out among the Paris palaces with its prime position on arcaded rue de Rivoli, just minutes from the Louvre. Past guests, who included Salvador Dali, and superb staff get the right balance between obsequious and witty. Rooms are awash with pastel-toned satin and Louis XVI chairs.

Since 1835, the Meurice has welcomed royalty and celebrities from the Duchess of Windsor to Salvador Dalí, who both resided in the grande-dame establishment, and Paris's first palace hotel continues to please with service, style, and views.

Originally famed for its restaurant visited by Winston Churchill, Oscar Wilde, and even David Bowie, the now-luxury hotel blends tradition with modern hospitality through expertly restored architecture, premier dining options, and attentive concierge team.

The rooms are massive and modern. High ceilings, marble bathrooms, and luxurious furniture are what make this feel like a slice of class from a spy novel.

The look: Lavishly gilded rococo theatrics in the historic rooms, modern minimalism in others. Architects have brought the Georgian exterior inside by facing the guest room walls with large rectangles of pale Port- land stone, perfectly showcased by state-of-the-art lighting.

Spanning over 3,251 sq ft, this suitably grand space on London's elegant Regent Street feels more like a private residence than a hotel room.

Lake Como’s Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni is a study in sublime contradictions. Built in 1854 as an estate for an Italian countess, then converted to a luxury hotel two decades later, it’s a breathtaking neoclassical palace favored by presidents, prime ministers, and Hollywood royalty.

Located in the upscale town of Bellagio at the tip of the promontory where the legendary lake forks, Villa Serbelloni offers flawless luxury that’s been carefully refined since the hotel’s transition from a palatial residence in 1873.

Other hotels on Lake Como have been getting attention, but for lakeside languor with impeccable heritage, Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni, which celebrates its 150th anniversary this year, can’t be beat.

After its grand opening back in 1991, the hotel quickly became a focal point for a raucous mix of people who represented the best and worst of Los Angeles. Since then, the Peninsula Beverly Hills has matured into the best version of itself.

This see-and-be-seen Beverly Hills bar nails the no-expense-spared, Hollywood glamor experience. The Club Bar is dim and leathery, with dark wood panels and deep chairs that are often occupied by movie exes and other high rollers.

In a city that seems to offer nonstop questionable choices, the Cosmopolitan has pulled off a magic trick worthy of David Copperfield: There are nothing but good options here.

The Cosmopolitan is a truly different Las Vegas resort experience - a blend of arty sophistication and comfortable elegance.

The Cosmopolitan can't be topped for surprises, from a pop-up wedding chapel to monthly live-in artists that work in a public storefront. Even the lobby, with its video-wrapped columns, is a cool place to be seen.