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Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas – Crete
This captivating resort features two private beaches and marina, water sports, a health and fitness center, a seawater swimming pool and floodlit clay tennis courts. The deluxe suites and villas include air conditioning, veranda, floor to ceiling windows and Jacuzzi. Five waterfront restaurants serve menus ranging from traditional Greek dishes to Polynesian, Japanese, Italian and grilled specialties. 
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Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni – Bellagio
Sitting pretty on the banks of Lake Como, Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni is a gorgeous mansion-style getaway dating back to 1873. Live it up in the majestic salons, take insightful art and culture tours on lazy afternoons, go horseback riding, tee up on the breathtaking golf course, while away the day in the heated pool or at the full-service spa and dine in the gourmet Mistral Ristorante.
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Hotel Gritti Palace – Venice
Situated on the Grand Canal, with an incomparable view of the water, the Hotel Gritti Palace was built in 1525 as the residence of the Doge of Venice, Andrea Gritti. Named in 2005 to Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List and in 2004 to Travel + Leisure’s The 500 Greatest Hotels in the World, the Hotel Gritti Palace is one of the world’s most celebrated hotels.
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Hotel Hassler – Rome
With an unbeatable location atop the Spanish Steps, the Hassler is easy to find but very difficult to leave. Guests enjoy the breathtaking view of the cupolas and rooftops of the Eternal City at the Hassler’s panoramic restaurant as well as its creative Mediterranean cuisine. Guests also have free access to the “Hassler Wellness Club 303” where they can work out, or relax in the sauna and steam bath, overlooking the city.
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Hotel Hermitage – Monte Carlo
Charm and refined elegance characterize this 280 rooms and suites historic monument, as well as its unparalleled views of the Monte-Carlo Marina, and a rare art nouveau Winter Garden designed by Gustave Eiffel himself. The hotel also features a Michelin starred restaurant with fresh daily seafood: le Vistamar. In 2005, the hotel saw the opening of 5 suites and Junior suites with a private terrace, Jacuzzi, and view of Monaco’s harbour.
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Reid’s Palace - Madeira
Set within the island of Madeira’s lush and peaceful sub-tropical gardens, Reid’s Palace commands a spectacular cliff-top position with breathtaking views of the bay of Funchal and the Atlantic Ocean. With its reputation for excellence and discreet service, the hotel provides a particular emphasis on individual care and attention. Reid’s Palace is the ideal place to relax, be pampered and let the stress of modern life drift away in a gentle sea breeze.
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Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow – Moscow
Visitors to the Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow could hardly enjoy a better location –on the Moskva River, just yards from St. Basil’s Cathedral, Red Square and the Kremlin. Behind a classic façade that dates to the reign of Tzar Nicholas II, the hotel is as priceless as any Fabergé egg. On-site amenities: Café Kranzler; the Lobby Lounge; Restaurant Baltschug and a fully equipped fitness center.
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Le Mirador Kempinski - Mont Pelerin
The view from Le Mirador Kempinski Lake Geneva, is certainly one of nature’s masterpieces. The theme is relaxation, from the sounds of the countryside to the rejuvenation experienced at the Wellness Center. Stroll through a nearby vineyard or a mountain pasture, cowbells tinkling in the distance. Of particular note: the 45-foot Sunseeker yacht, hosting up to 12 lucky passengers for a lake cruise full of sun and wine.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul – Istanbul
In this unique city, the only one in the world to share two continents, one of the loveliest hotels is The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul. Historical highlights and cultural attractions are just steps away. Inside, the décor nods to Istanbul’s past, while today’s comforts include the award-winning Laveda Spa and sumptuous dining options (Çintemani Restaurant boasts views of the palaces and mosques of the sparkling Bosporus Strait).
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