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St. Moritz, SwitzerlandBadrutt's Palace Hotel, situated amidst breathtakingly beautiful and unspoiled scenery, has long been hailed as a landmark in the center of St. Moritz and is the ultimate expression of the Swiss Alps region. A favorite of celebrities and royalty alike since its opening in 1896, The Palace Hotel offers 159 guestrooms and 47 suites with stunning views of the Swiss Alps. Badrutt's Palace is a celebration of style, sports, cuisine and fashion, with discreet service and traditional elegance evoking an atmosphere of pampered luxury for all. An ideal destination in both winter and summer, the hotel is located in one of the most challenging ski areas in the world and offers a host of summer alpine activities. Guests find the ultimate in relaxation at the spa, exciting nightlife at the Kings Club, and world-renown cuisine in the hotel's restaurants and nearby Chesa Veglia. Badrutt's Palace Badrutt's Palace Travel Website 41.81.837.10.00 South Miami BeachOverlooking Biscayne Bay on highly exclusive Hibiscus Island, the Villa Athena has the atmosphere of a private resort. The main house, guest house, boat house and cabana are all set, like micro islands, within tiered pools connected by walkways. Athena is a fantasia of Greek architecture and like an ode to Mykonos, the sails of a 50 foot windmill radiate out to shade the main house, terrace and swimming pool. Warm sun filters in through tall, narrow, windows, creating shafts of light on marble and mosaic floors. The overall theme is typical of Cyclades villas-domed roofs, large open arches, whitewashed paintwork, wood beamed ceilings and stone floors. Rustic, wood-framed furniture with bright cushions contrasts against curved built-in sofas. Simple but sophisticated, every modern comfort is built in to an extraordinary vision. The main house has a master suite, lounge, dining room and kitchen as well as numerous dining alcoves, bar areas and terraces. The guest house has three bedrooms, an office, a gymnasium and movie theatre. Staying at Villa Athena is like having your own private Greek village. Demeures Miami Demeures Miami Travel Website BarbadosSandy Lane is the complete resort … where you can be as active or relaxed as you wish; a romantic retreat for those seeking seclusion, a haven of tranquillity for couples, or the perfect location for families who desire the finest holiday experience with the widest choice of leisure options. From the very first moment you arrive, you realize that Sandy Lane is no ordinary hotel. As your chauffeured luxury car sweeps smoothly into the driveway, you glimpse, between the lines of mature mahogany trees, a Palladian-style building of cream coralstone shimmering in the sunlight and the sapphire waters of the Caribbean. Think of our Concierge as your personal confidant - someone who knows how to listen to your needs and help you to discover many of the islands hidden treasures, be it in our Bentleys, on an organised tour, a helicopter flight or submarine dive. Our Concierge staff will always be at your disposal to satisfy your needs and requests. Sandy Lane Sandy Lane Travel Website +1 (246) 444 2000 Turks and CaicosProvidenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands is lauded for it´s excelllent climate, incredible watersports, fine dining, and luxury accomodations. Even in these surreal surroundings, Bajacu Ultra-Luxury Villa stands literally head and shoulders above the other fine vacation homes and luxury villas. Bajacu Ultra-Luxury Villa is spectacularly situated on a peak, with private access to the Caribbean Sea. Only a few minutes drive from Providenciales´ beaches, golf, and fine restaurants, the villa offers seclusion and privacy, breathtaking views, and all the excitement of one of the worlds top resorts. Within the villa gate lies Your own 11 acre private sanctuary. Guests can enjoy the fresh fruit and herbs harvested from the lush gardens, which contain coconut trees, royal palms, tropical fruit trees, bougainvillea, jasmine, frangipangi, and local grasses. An architectural highlight is the two dramatic infinity pools that continuously cascade into each other and appear to merge seamlessly into the sea. The large pool is 170´ x 24´, the small pool is 24´ x 15´ and the view across the Caribbean from over 3,500 sq ft of open deck is endless. The villa´s 5 luxury guest suites are named after the beautiful flowers that grow around them on the estate. Each is carefully designed to ensure the utmost comfort and privacy, and each has a private terrace with breathtaking views. The Orchid Master Bedroom is located in a separate building, beside the pool and Palapa, for an added element of romance and privacy. Luxury Vacation Villas http://www.luxuryvacationsvillas.com/Turks-Caicos-Providenciales-Villa-Rentals.asp 01144-117-909-1824 New ZealandNew Zealand is 1,600 km long and 450 km wide at its widest part. Covering an area of approximately 270,500 sq km (all islands combined) it is roughly the size of Japan, the British Isles or California - large enough to contain a huge variety of scenic attractions, and small enough so you can get to see most of them. If you'd like to travel New Zealand by road, but prefer to do so without having to take the wheel yourself, then with a privately guided tour you can sit back and relax. We offer luxury vehicles which are driven by one of our friendly and knowledgeable driver/guides. Enjoy as much or as little commentary as you desire and relish the privilege of stopping to see those special places en-route. Your driver/guide is there to do the driving and answer your questions about the passing landscape. And at any point, you can stop to take pictures, shop for souvenirs or linger over a restaurant lunch. New Zealand also has a range of private jet charter and helicopter companies for your transport around New Zealand - companies that we have been working with for a long time. Private jets operate into all of the regional airports around New Zealand and with spectacular helicopter flights and excursions you can land just about anywhere! We plan each and every private tour to suit your specific requirements. Based on your preferences we work together with you to design a personalised itinerary in which you choose how you want to spend your time and exactly which activities you'd like to partake in. Luxury Vacations New Zealand, Ltd. www.luxuryvacationsnz.com 64 9 537 2325 Riviera MayaXpu'Ha Villa is a 15,000 square foot estate set on a 47 idyllic, privately-owned acres directly fronting the gorgeous white sands of Xpu-Ha beach (rated as one of the top three beaches in the Riviera Maya). The estate is located on the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico about 45 minutes south of Cancun, within 15 minutes from the fashionable and trendy village of Playa del Carmen, and is accessed via a private road bordered by lush, tropical jungle. 9 bedrooms - 10 baths - sleeps 16 From $8,000 per night Luxurious Destinations www.luxuriousdestinations.com 866-897-99889 Lake Como, ItalyA former 16th-century residence of European aristocrats, Villa d'Este has welcomed guests with its gracious brand of hospitality since 1873. Visitors are treated to a celebrated standard of service, including top-rated rooms, amenities and cuisine. This lakeside villa is set in a picturesque park, a place that has won the hearts of travellers for generations. Piano bar, nightclub and disco. Outdoor pool floating on the lake. Children pool. Health club with indoor pool, gym, Turkish bath, sauna, massage and beauty salon. SPA with health, beauty and fitness treatment. Eights tennis courts (six clay)and squash. Seven 18-holes golf courses nearby. The Leading Hotels of the World http://www.lhw.com/property.aspx?propertyid=147 800-745-8883 Necker Island, BVISurrounded by the sparkling blue Caribbean sea of the British Virgin Islands, Necker Island exudes the elegance and lifestyle of the rich and famous. You can "rent" the whole island for yourself and your guests for a tropical vacation, staying in the cliff-side villas with your own pool and never-ending views to the sea. Virgin Atlantic owner Sir Richard Branson purchased this previously uninhabited island between Tortola and Anegada in the '70s. He has slowly developed several residences in addition to the main house, an airy Balinese Villa. A favourite with royalty, rock stars, and movie stars, Necker Island is the ultimate private tropical vacation getaway in the Caribbean. The staff outnumber the guests here, providing first class service and catering to your every whim. Enjoy a tropical vacation drink in the indoor garden, or on one of the terraces overlooking the British Virgin Islands only a few minutes away by helicopter or boat. Meals are as informal or formal as you desire, and at the pace, time and location of your choosing. Your staff can prepare a light lobster lunch with fresh fruit served in the shade of the pagoda, at the beach pool's floating dining pavilion, or a more formal affair in the 26-seat dining room with silver, lace, linen and crystal place settings. Pamper yourself and absorb the enchanting feel of Necker Island. Private Islands Online http://www.privateislandsonline.com/neckerisland.htm 647-477-5581 DubaiDesigned to resemble a billowing sail, the hotel soars to a height of 321 metres, dominating the Dubai coastline. At night, it offers an unforgettable sight, surrounded by choreographed colour sculptures of water and fire. This all-suite hotel reflects the finest that the world has to offer. With your chauffeur driven Rolls Royce, discreet in-suite check in, private reception desk on every floor and a brigade of highly trained butlers who provide around-the-clock attention, you can be assured of a highly personalised service throughout your stay. Dubai is located on the Eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, in the South West corner of the Arabian Gulf. Dubai enjoys 365 days of warm sunshine, with cooler evenings and occasional showers in the months between November to March. Burj Al Arab www.burj-al-arab.com 971 4 301 7000 Cruising on the Queen Mary 2Queen Mary 2 - the grandest, most magnificent ocean liner ever built. She's a true heir to the timeless elegance, legacy and inspiration of the great Cunard liners of legend. You'll notice it the moment you walk through her doors into her soaring Grand Lobby, and be awed from the first instance you experience the famous Cunard White Star ServiceSM. Yet this sophisticated monarch also boasts the most modern luxuries and amenities - from the pampering services of the only Canyon Ranch SpaClub® on the seas to the fascinating Cultural Enrichment Programme led by prestigious experts. This regal royal must truly be seen to be believed. Cunard http://www.cunard.com/OurShips/default.asp?Ship=QM2 800-728-6273 Cultural Treasures- Around the World by Private JetProgram Price: $98,900 per person based on double occupancy $7,175 single supplement Stand in the presence of Michelangelo's David and Botticelli's Birth of Venus. Gaze up at the breathtaking dome of Florence Cathedral, and hear your footsteps echo down the resplendent corridors of Catherine Palace in St. Petersburg. Hear the story of the siege of Leningrad from a man who survived it; walk between the grooves left by chariots 2,000 years ago in the Roman remains at Jerash. Sail the crystalline waters off Bora Bora island, cross Sydney Harbor by plane and follow the rivers of Myanmar aboard a luxurious river cruiser. Discover these and more cultural treasures in the company of the finest travel escorts in the world, on an itinerary that enshrines the unique character of your destinations in every visit and every meal. Abercrombie and Kent, Inc. www.abercrombieandkent.com 800-554-7016 October 10, 2008 - November 3, 2008 IndiaLUXURY REDEFINED. This is a tour designed for that discriminating traveler who wants and expects only the best. You will experience India in a high quality 'PRIVATELY GUIDED' tour. Stay in India's Luxury Premier hotels with each hotel crowning a distinctive character and style. Be ready to be pampered by attention to details and personalized services. Your private luxury sedan with chauffeur, English speaking India expert local guides, Full American breakfast daily, bottled drinking water on tours, prepaid gratuities to your drivers/guides, baggage handling, entrance fees to monuments, camera fees, etc. are included to ensure a hassle free tour to India. Worldview Tours www.worldviewtours.com 800-373-0388 South AfricaBoulders Lodge embraces nature at every turn. The design of this lodge makes every effort to allow nature to play a leading role and the ebb and flow of its organic architecture creates a soothing space for real rest and relaxation. Interiors are lavish in their simplicity and celebrate the colours of the earth in sandy browns, soft beiges and caramel hues. Wood and stone have been used effectively to create an effortless space that marries our modern world to the ancient one inspired by nature. Quiet, simple and luxurious, guests love nothing better than to sit in the open-air lounge – waiting for a glimpse of life from the surrounding South African bush. Herds of buffalo and elephant, large prides of lion, majestic leopards and numerous antelope species call the Sabi Sand Reserve home. From the luxury of Singita’s two exquisite lodges, guests can enjoy superb game viewing, either from the back of a game drive vehicle, on a walking safari or from the balcony of a private suite. 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