5 best luxury hotels in the world.
1. SOVENA JANI, MALDIVES
the name of the hotel translates to wisdom in Sanskrit, Soneva Jani is located on Medhufaru island, which is part of an uninhabited five island cluster. The Maldives’ most exclusive hotel, and can easily be tourist favorite hotel in the world, is fringed by pristine beaches, the waters are crystal clear and also provide a 360° view of most of the Indian ocean surrounding it. Each one of the 24 water villas is superbly designed and has a private pool and opens to its own stretch of lagoon, with some villas featuring slides going directly from the top deck into the lagoon below. The highlight of the villas is the retractable roof in the master bedroom, which slides back at the touch of a button so that guests can lie in bed and stargaze. This hotel remains the most top ranked hotel in the world.
2. NORTH ISLAND, SEYCHELLES.
North Island has a reputation as world’s most exclusive tourist attraction. The insanely beautiful island has only 11 opulent hand crafted villas . The hotel is off the ground to catch the cooling Indian Ocean breezes, all villas open up onto private gardens and the beach. Plunge pools and outdoor showers provide the finishing touches to your private sanctuary. The island’s lounge and dining areas, scenically located health spa and gym, library and dive center, and a rim-flow swimming pool are all built into a granitic outcrop. Keep an eye out for Brutus, the island’s 160 year old tortoise. The resort was the decor for honeymoon of Prince William and Kate, the Dutchess of Cambridge, in 2011
3. SONEVA KIRI, THAILAND
Remote yet accessible by a one hour flight from Bangkok on the resort’s private plane, Soneva Kiri sits on Thailand’s 4th largest but least populated island, Koh Kood. Soneva Kiri offers an classical combination of luxury, environmentally friendly design and unforgettable Thai experiences. The 36 resort villas are amongst the largest in the world. Located on the idyllic beach or sunny slopes in the rainforest, all have stunning infinity pools, impossibly chic furnishings, personal electric buggies, and impeccable service courtesy of private butlers. Highlights include the open air cinema Paradiso, Benz’ mangrove restaurant, the chocolate and ice cream parlor.
4. MIAVANA, MADAGASCAR
Miavana is an incredibly luxurious resort located on remote Ankao islands, which is part of a five island cluster off the north eastern part of Madagascar. Surrounded by vibrant coral reefs and the Indian Ocean’s spectacular maritime wonders, Miavana consist of only 14 one, two and three bedroom villas strung along the island’s western pure white beaches. Also allows guests to step directly onto the powder soft sand from their private decks to enjoy spectacular panoramic Indian Ocean sunsets extending to the far contours of mainland Madagascar. Boat and helicopter transport are provided to the mainland, where the resort’s guides can lead you to a world of lemurs and chameleons, and a mosaic of unexplored coves.
5. ROYAL MALEWANE SOUTH AFRICA.
Royal Malewane hotel is a luxury safari lodge with several one and six bedroom villas, located in Thornybush private game reserve on the western border of the Kruger National Park. The lodge, which Bill Gates, Bono and Elton John , has lodged in repeatedly exudes the romance and beauty of a bygone age while offering every modern comfort and convenience. Here, the classic safari experience is unsurpassed with unrivaled Big Five game viewing and the country’s most qualified guiding team, who will provide detailed insights into the complex and fascinating ecosystems of the South African culture and environment. Guests can also indulge in sensual treatments at the tranquil waters of the hotels Bush Spa and enjoy nightly feasts under the African stars.
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