<strong>World's Best Boutique Hotel 2016: Secret Bay, West Indies -- </strong>"A labor of love on a secluded Caribbean peninsula with panoramic views," say the Boutique Hotel Award judges of this luxury eco-lodge on the West Indies' "nature island" of Dominica.
World's Best Boutique Hotel 2016: Secret Bay, West Indies -- "A labor of love on a secluded Caribbean peninsula with panoramic views," say the Boutique Hotel Award judges of this luxury eco-lodge on the West Indies' "nature island" of Dominica.
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<strong>Secret Bay's owner loves... Luna Sonrisa, Chile -- </strong>Cerro Alegre (pictured) is "the most picturesque neighborhood in Valparaiso," says Secret Bay's owner, Gregor Nassief. His favorite hotel stay ever is a postponed honeymoon trip to Cerro Alegre's Luna Sonrisa.
Secret Bay's owner loves... Luna Sonrisa, Chile -- Cerro Alegre (pictured) is "the most picturesque neighborhood in Valparaiso," says Secret Bay's owner, Gregor Nassief. His favorite hotel stay ever is a postponed honeymoon trip to Cerro Alegre's Luna Sonrisa.
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<strong>The Americas' Best Romantic Retreat 2016: Drake Bay Getaway Resort, Costa Rica -- </strong>Drake Bay Getaway Resort is a beach boutique resort on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula.
The Americas' Best Romantic Retreat 2016: Drake Bay Getaway Resort, Costa Rica -- Drake Bay Getaway Resort is a beach boutique resort on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula.
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<strong>Drake Bay's Yens Steller loves... Las Lagunas, Guatemala -- </strong>Steller booked a surprise birthday trip to Las Lagunas with his Drake Bay co-owner, Patrick Ludwig. "Every day was special. It was almost like they were dedicated to giving Patrick the best birthday of his life. And, it was!"
Drake Bay's Yens Steller loves... Las Lagunas, Guatemala -- Steller booked a surprise birthday trip to Las Lagunas with his Drake Bay co-owner, Patrick Ludwig. "Every day was special. It was almost like they were dedicated to giving Patrick the best birthday of his life. And, it was!"
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<strong>World's Best Sustainable Hotel 2016: Vigilius Mountain Resort, Italy -- </strong>The Boutique Hotel Award judges call Vigilius Mountain Resort in South Tyrol "a masterpiece in eco-luxury." Amenities include an indoor pool, outdoor thermal pool, sauna and steam room.
World's Best Sustainable Hotel 2016: Vigilius Mountain Resort, Italy -- The Boutique Hotel Award judges call Vigilius Mountain Resort in South Tyrol "a masterpiece in eco-luxury." Amenities include an indoor pool, outdoor thermal pool, sauna and steam room.
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<strong>Vigilius' head of marketing loves... Woodbury Tented Camp, Amakhala Game Reserve -- </strong>Says Vigilius' Gertrud Grassl, "At Woodbury Tented Camp, clients have the opportunity to live an authentic personalized African safari directly in contact with nature. The structure consists of eight large comfortable en-suite tents all on raised bases, each with their own private patios."
Vigilius' head of marketing loves... Woodbury Tented Camp, Amakhala Game Reserve -- Says Vigilius' Gertrud Grassl, "At Woodbury Tented Camp, clients have the opportunity to live an authentic personalized African safari directly in contact with nature. The structure consists of eight large comfortable en-suite tents all on raised bases, each with their own private patios."
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<strong>World's Most Inspired Design Hotel 2016: Kau Manor, Estonia -- </strong>Estonia's five-star <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kau.ee%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">Kau Manor</a> is the former home of 19th-century explorer Otto von Kotzebue. The acclaimed Kaheksa Jalga (Eight Legs) restaurant takes its name from the dining room's octopus chandelier.
World's Most Inspired Design Hotel 2016: Kau Manor, Estonia -- Estonia's five-star Kau Manor is the former home of 19th-century explorer Otto von Kotzebue. The acclaimed Kaheksa Jalga (Eight Legs) restaurant takes its name from the dining room's octopus chandelier.
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<strong>Kau Manor's owner loves... Amanjiwo Luxury Resort, Indonesia -- </strong>Kau Manor's owner, Mary Jordan, on Amanjiwo Luxury Resort: "A very tranquil and peaceful-spirited spot which faces the Borobudur [pictured], a ninth-century Mahayana Buddhist temple. The view was pure beauty."
Kau Manor's owner loves... Amanjiwo Luxury Resort, Indonesia -- Kau Manor's owner, Mary Jordan, on Amanjiwo Luxury Resort: "A very tranquil and peaceful-spirited spot which faces the Borobudur [pictured], a ninth-century Mahayana Buddhist temple. The view was pure beauty."
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<strong>World's Best Private Villa 2016: Over Yonder Cay, Bahamas -- </strong>Over Yonder Cay is a private island in the Bahamas featuring four unique villas. The island is powered by renewable energy.
World's Best Private Villa 2016: Over Yonder Cay, Bahamas -- Over Yonder Cay is a private island in the Bahamas featuring four unique villas. The island is powered by renewable energy.
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<strong>Over Yonder Cay's villa manager loves... Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai -- </strong>"There is no doubt that for me the Taj Mahal in Mumbai is my best ever hotel experience," says Says Over Yonder Cay's Janus Kamradt. "Everything was nothing short of exceptional."
Over Yonder Cay's villa manager loves... Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai -- "There is no doubt that for me the Taj Mahal in Mumbai is my best ever hotel experience," says Says Over Yonder Cay's Janus Kamradt. "Everything was nothing short of exceptional."
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<strong>World's Best Relaxation Retreat 2016: Chedi Club Tanah Gajah, Ubud, Bali </strong><strong>-</strong><strong>-</strong> Chedi Club Tanah Gajah was once the private residence of architect and art collector Hendra Hadiprana. It commands views of Mount Agung and acres of paddy fields.
World's Best Relaxation Retreat 2016: Chedi Club Tanah Gajah, Ubud, Bali -- Chedi Club Tanah Gajah was once the private residence of architect and art collector Hendra Hadiprana. It commands views of Mount Agung and acres of paddy fields.
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<strong>General Manager Alain Bachmann loves... Capri Palace, Italy -- </strong>Chedi Club Tanah Gajah's General Manager Alain Bachman loved his visit to Italy's Capri Palace because of the "flawless, very personable service, a great, spacious room and exceptional food."
General Manager Alain Bachmann loves... Capri Palace, Italy -- Chedi Club Tanah Gajah's General Manager Alain Bachman loved his visit to Italy's Capri Palace because of the "flawless, very personable service, a great, spacious room and exceptional food."
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