The Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur, India

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The Vintage coupé glides to a stop at the lake’s edge. It’s hard to believe the floating vision in marble is real. Blink, and indeed, there is a luminous palace emerging from the mist. Suddenly you are in a boat, drifting ever closer and the reality doesn’t disappoint. With the Aravalli Mountains and city palaces as a backdrop one gets an impending sense of enchantment.

Accommodations at Taj Lake Palace, a Leading Small Hotel, are as delightful as the exterior. Every one of our romantic rooms holds a story and among the most compelling is The Chandra Prakash Suite, meaning Lustre of the Moon. The decorative gilt moldings, sculpted marble columns, and fine fretwork screens impressed even the Maharaja who held court in this very room in the 1930s.

Built to resemble the world famous landmark of the same name, this hotel is a masterful example of India elegance with white marble interiors housing an excellent spa. Butlers are on hand at all times to make sure you are treated like royalty and if you can drag yourself away from all the opulence there is some spectacular scenery outside including the Lake Pichola. Doubles from INR 19,500 per night.

         The Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur, India

The Peninsula Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand

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About The Peninsula Bangkok

Developed as one of the finest hotel properties in Bangkok, its riverside location inspired the W-shaped design, capitalizing on the uninterrupted panoramic views from every room and adding a distinctive architectural statement to the Bangkok skyline.

Accommodation

The unique 37-storey, W-shaped building features 370 guest rooms and suites; including spacious guestrooms. (with an average size of 46 sq m) 60 one-bedroom suites, and 5 theme suites namely The Thai Suite, The Terrace Suite, The Grand Terrace Suite, The Duplex Suite, and The Peninsula Suite. There are only 10 guest rooms and two one–bedroom suites per floor, all of which face the river, with unobstructed view of the Chao Phraya River and the Bangkok skyline.

The Peninsula Hotel pool

With all the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, you will be glad to get away from the hectic streets of the Thai capital and into the oasis of calm and tranquility which is the Peninsula Hotel. In just over ten years of being operational, this five star hotel has racked up a host of awards for the quality of its food and service among other attributes. You are sure to enjoy your stay here. Doubles from THB 10,000 per night.

Delux suit of hotel

The Grace Hotel, Sydney, Australia

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Built by Grace Bros. in the 1920s as a showpiece of their successful retail business; The Grace Hotel has been beautifully restored to its former glory, making one of Sydney’s most prominent historical landmark, an example of Art-Deco architecture with a distinguished Neo-Gothic exterior.

Located in the heart of Sydney, this heritage-listed hotel offers warm and personal service with the luxury of a 4 1/2 star hotel exuding a unique blend of old world charm with modern comfort to meet the needs of guests today.

Hotel Grace

Hotel Facilities:
Relax and keep fit at our rooftop recreation centre with gym, heated indoor lap pool, spa, sauna and steam room. And if in the mood to indulge, wine and dine in the relaxed and intimate ambience of Grace Brasserie. And if you do want to catch up with work or connect with your loved ones, the business centre on level 2 offers full business administrative services and wireless internet.

Near by places

This hotel has a long history for such a new country yet it still remains at the forefront of luxury accommodation in Australia. Anyone who wants to enjoy the magnificence of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House will find both of these magnificent landmarks only a short walk away. There is also a huge shopping mall nearby for all of your retail needs. The Grace Hotel is most known for its fabulous attention to detail, marble floors, wide halls and super soft beds. Doubles from 235 AUD per night.

Hotel interior

The Burj Al Arab, Dubai, UAE

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You can’t argue with seven stars and the Burj Al Arab hotel is the only hotel is the world to have such a rating, even if it is self-imposed. This ‘Tower of the Arabs’ towers over Dubai and is the fourth tallest hotel in the world. Everything about it defies logic; it was built on a man-made island with a huge façade shaped like the sail of a ship. The most amazing feature of the Burj is its Oyster restaurant, which can only be accessed by submarine. Doubles from 6,741 AED per night.

hotel interior

hotel mall

restaurant of hotel 

hotel room with bed

Top 10 Luxury Hotels of the World

We all dream of being pampered on holiday, not having a care in the world with only relaxation and fun to look forward to. The best thing about staying in a hotel is that everything is taken care of; from your bed being made in the morning to that complimentary mint on your pillow at night. However some hotels really push the boat out to make the experience idyllic and with that in mind here’s a look at the top ten luxury hotels, of varying prices and to various tastes.














Name of top 10 luxury hotels :
1. The Burj Al Arab, Dubai, UAE
2. The Grace Hotel, Sydney, Australia
3. The Peninsula Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
4. The Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur, India
5. Le Sport, St Lucia, Caribbean
6. The W Hotel, Barcelona, Spain
7. Cocoa Islands Hotel, the Maldives
8. The GoldenEye Hotel, Jamaica, Caribbean
9. Marriot Resort, Sharm El Sheik, Egypt
10. The Hotel Pelirocco, Brighton

Mamanuca Islands, Fiji

The Mamanuca Islands of Fiji are a volcanic archipelago lying to the west of Nadi and to the south of the Yasawa Islands. The group, a popular tourist destination, consists of about 20 islands, but about seven of these are covered by the Pacific Ocean at high tide.
The Mamanuca Islands, just off the coast of Denarau offer crystal clear waters, palm fringed sandy beaches and live coral reefs. There are islands, villages, great resorts to visit, snorkelling and swimming.
One of the islands, Monuriki, was the main location for the 2000 film Cast Away.

The South Sea Pacific islands have a reputation for amazing beaches which make them a coveted honeymoon destination, and the Mamanuca group of islands has some of the best beaches in Fiji. It is a volcanic archipelago for which the word idyllic might have been created. To really fulfil the desert island fantasy head to the Monuriki Islands which were where the Tom Hanks movie Cast Away was filmed. Although some of the islands are covered during high tide, the rest draw quite a few tourists.

Morne Rouge Bay, Grenada

Triangular in shape, this West facing plot overlooks Morne Rouge Bay capturing a stunning sea view during the day and breathtaking sunsets at night. In total this lot is approximately 29,310 sq. ft. however there are plans to divide it into three smaller plots of equal size. Each of the three lots will be approximately 10,000 sq. ft. large. A 2 minute walk through a well-manicured public right-of way takes you onto Morne Rouge Beach. It is approximately 10 minutes from Point Salines International airport, 2 minutes from the world famous Grand Anse beach and 15 minutes from the Capital City of St.George’s.

Morne Rouge Bay landscape view

Known as the ‘Spice Island’, Grenada is a hidden gem in the Caribbean. There is plenty to see and do in Grenada including an inordinate amount of waterfalls but relaxing on the beach is always high on everyone’s list. Morne Rouge Bay is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island and is small, calm and secluded. That makes it ideal for swimming and family holidays. There are also plenty of trees to provide shade from the sun.

Morne Rouge Bay at night

The Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

Nicoya is a town in Costa Rica's Guanacaste province, and one of its most important tourist zones. It serves as a transport hub to Guanacaste's beaches and national parks. According to the 2000 census, the city's population was 13,334; second only to Liberia in the province. The city is also the district seat of a cantón of the same name, which in 2000 had 20,945 residents.

For a truly Central American experience head to the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica where fantastic black sand beaches are bordered by thick forest. Surfing is definitely on the menu here and a whole bohemian culture has grown up alongside the sport. Hammocked accommodation caters to a variety of interesting characters and Nicoya is also a thriving location for eco-tourism. Head to the Montezuma Waterfall for an unforgettable day out.

Nissi Beach, Cyprus

landscape view

nissi beach

Cyprus may be a long plane ride for some Europeans, but it has some of the best Mediterranean beaches. Nissi Beach is the jewel in the crown, with dazzling turquoise water which is calm and shallow - perfect for family holidays. Nissi gets overcrowded in the summer, but with Cyprus enjoying amazing spring and autumn weather there is no need to fight for space. However, you may have to share your spot with the huge pelicans which like to prowl around.

Nissi Beach is located two kilometres west of Agia Napa and attracts thousands of tourists every year.  This 600 metres long 40 metres wide beach is covered with fine golden sand. It is well sheltered from the wind and has calm waters. Water sports, sun bed and umbrella hire are available on site. There are accommodation facilities, restaurants, convenience stores and a diving school nearby. Lifeguards are on duty with lifesaving equipment from 10:00 to 18:00 hours during the bathing season. The beach is easily accessible by car, motorbike and bicycle, and on foot.

nissi beach at night