Mandarin Oriental, Miami

A taste of Asian serenity in exhilarating Miami. Guests enjoy beautiful bay views, the pleasures of a private beach and an exotic, soothing spa. Mandarin Oriental, Miami is an excellent hotel for both your leisure and business needs, offering quiet luxury on the prestigious Brickell Key.

The spacious guest rooms and suites draw on the sophistication of a cosmopolitan city, evoke a serene, residential feel and provide spectacular views from your balcony or terrace.

Boasting previous guests such as Michael Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Will Smith you never now who you might bump into at the 15,000 square foot spa!

Pretty Beach House, Bouddi Peninsula, Sydney

Pretty Beach House is a private guesthouse situated 100 kilometres north of Sydney on the Bouddi Peninsula. The property is set high on the escarpment above Pretty Beach and nestled into the Bouddi National Park.

With only three, one-bedroom pavilions surrounding the Main House on the seven and a half-acre property, guests are offered privacy with around-the-clock service.

Saffire Freycinet, Tasmania, Australia

Saffire Freycinet rises from its surroundings as a premium boutique property that is truly in touch with the beauty and depth of nature. Staying at Saffire is an experience designed to enrich and uplift, giving a new perspective in this unique environment.

Distinct in its design, exclusive in its features and set apart by its approach to tailored, one-on-one experiences and service, Saffire’s approach is not constrained by traditional five-star ratings and standards, but instead sets a bold new direction for holidays and accommodation in Australia.

Dedicated to providing quality, memorable service; unforgettable experiences; indulgent and self-selected dining options; inspiring accommodation spaces and an overall sense of wellbeing and relaxation, Saffire will change the way you feel about taking time out, and about day-to-day living.

Royal Palm Hotel, Mauritius

At Royal Palm Hotel, you can expect perfection from start to finish; it is undeniably the finest hotel in Mauritius. Located on the sheltered north-west coast, stretching along a pure white sandy beach, Royal Palm is a tranquil tropical haven with an uncompromising commitment to excellence.

A proud member of "The Leading Hotels of the World", it symbolizes the harmony between luxury and refinement.

Madinat Jumeirah Resort, Dubai

Madinat Jumeirah, is the largest resort in Dubai, spreading across over 40 hectares of landscapes and gardens. It is designed to resemble a traditional Arabian town. The resort has two boutique hotels (Al Qasr and Mina A'Salam) and a courtyard of summer houses called Dar Al Masyaf.

Madinat Jumeirah will be a defining statement in which time and tradition rise from the sands to create a monument of awe-inspiring proportions. The Resort is a recreation of old Arabia and a place where historic beauty meets new-fashioned luxury.

Palazzo Versace, Gold Coast, Australia

Palazzo Versace is an exquisite, exclusive destination, created for the world to enjoy. Located on the beautiful Gold Coast, Palazzo Versace is the perfect way to relax in style.

The four-storey hotel incorporates 205 classical hotel rooms, 72 privately owned condominiums, 3 restaurants, day spa Salus per Aquum, a Versace boutique and a private marina. All on an historic site at the edge of the Gold Coast Broadwater.

The Palazzo Versace really is top notch 5 star accommodation that everyone must experience once in their life!

Atlantis The Palm, Dubai

Atlantis is the majestic Dubai hotel situated on Palm Jumeirah, a man-made island that has captured the world’s imagination with its magnificent scale and ingenuity. From the moment you arrive, you will be immersed in a dazzling world of imagination, pleasure and luxury of 5 star hotels. The resort offers relaxation and thrills for couples and families alike, including unique marine habitats, an exhilarating water park, pristine white beaches, world-class cuisine, indulgent spa and cosmopolitan boutiques. To stay or visit this landmark Dubai Hotel is to live out your dreams amidst warm Arabian seas.

Maroma Resort and Spa, Mexico

Set among verdant jungle beside a white, sandy beach, Maroma Resort and Spa is pure escapism with a touch of Mayan magic. This Orient-Express paradise is one of the Yucatan’s hidden gems, a haven of well-being where you can start the day with yoga and end with a session in a traditional temazcal sauna.

Just offshore is a spectacular coral reef; the lapis-blue Caribbean stretches to the horizon beyond. Spend lazy days in ocean and poolside restaurants or stroll through flower-filled gardens where parrots and butterflies perch. Explore some of Mexico’s great heritage sites, dive in mysterious underwater caves or shop till you drop in Cancun.

This secluded and luxurious hideaway is a must visit for anyone wanting a peaceful holiday about from the noise of the world.

The Sebel Cairns Hotel, Queensland, Australia

The Sebel Cairns Hotel is a luxurious hotel located in the vibrant heart of Cairns CBD, right at the doorstep of some of the best shopping, dining and attractions the city has to offer. Trinity Wharf, Cairns Casino and Cairns Esplanade are all within a short walking distance of the hotel.

Featuring 321 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, with a large lobby enhancing the hotel’s luxurious surroundings, The Sebel Cairns Hotel offers breathtaking views of Cairns Harbour or the city and mountain backdrop from each hotel room.

Columbia Beach Resort, Cyprus

The exclusive Columbia Beach Resort can be found on the south coast of Cyprus, situated at the centre of a two kilometre stretch of Pissouri Bay. This tranquil Blue Flag Beach is framed by a crystal clear azure sea, protected by spectacular white cliffs. The deluxe resort nestles against a backdrop of unspoilt countryside and most suites have a superb sea view.

Little Palm Island Resort & Spa, Florida

Do your dreams take you to a place where the sea dazzles in the late-afternoon sun, and the passing clouds imprint shadows on the sand as schools of fish commune in the sea? A place so remote that you can only reach it by sea-plane or boat? That piece of paradise exists, lying discreetly off the fabled Florida Keys coastline. Little Palm Island Resort & Spa awaits.

Discovered over two decades ago, Little Palm Island has been the escape of choice for presidents, high profile celebrities and savvy travelers alike. The magic of this island is its exclusive location where a captivating view exists in every direction and Snowy Egrets are your only competition for a prime beach spot. Crushed seashell paths wind through this 5 ½ acre paradise connecting our extra spacious 30 oceanfront suites. All Bungalow Suite, Premium Bungalow Suite and Island Grand Suite guest quarters are housed in thatched roof bungalows, with custom-made beds with romantic mosquito netting, so plush some guests never want to leave; outdoor showers and all the requisite luxe amenities. There are no telephones or televisions, or guests under the age of 16 - the only distractions are the outdoors and each other.

....sounds like absolute BLISS to me!