Las Ventanas Al Paraiso — San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Las Ventanas Al Paraiso

As its name implies, Las Ventanas al Parai­so is a window to Paradise. Among the most acclaimed resorts ever, Las Ventanas has redefined luxury and pampering, reaching out with special touches that are the hallmark of refined hospitality. The desert resort captivates its guests with expansive suites, a world-class spa, inspired cuisine and an intoxicating ambiance. Rosewood's Las Ventanas is recognized not only as the premier five-diamond resort in Latin America, but among the very best worldwide. An innovative fusion of Mediterranean-Mexican architecture and design with a serpentine network of swimming pools, a swim-up bar, patios overlooking the sea, dining al fresco by the sand, and suites with individual relaxation pools and Jacuzzi, rooftop patios and individual telescopes for stargazing.

Copacabana Palace — Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Copacabana Palace

Opened in 1923, this impressive stucco-fashioned edifice is Rio's most traditional and luxurious hotel. This landmark was designed by the French architect Joseph Gire who was inspired by two hotels, the Negresco in Nice and the Carlton in Cannes. Since opening the hotel has had only two owners, the Guinle family of Rio de Janeiro and from 1989, Orient-Express Hotels, Trains & Cruises.

Highly acclaimed Copacabana Palace is renowned as the most luxurious hotel in Rio. With a long established reputation for exceptional service, it is the first choice for celebrities, royalty, politicians and the business traveller.

Le Sirenuse — Positano, Italy

Le Sirenuse

The Old Palazzo Of The Marchesi Sersale Was Converted Into The Le Sirenuse Hotel In 1951. A Series Of Renovations Have Turned This Building Into One Of The Finest Hotels Of Southern Italy. The Hotel Has 63 Rooms, 2 Bars, Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool, Fine Dining And Light Lunch Served By The Pool By Multinational Staff. Most Rooms With Seaview, Jacuzzi, All With A/C. The Restaurant Is Closed During The Months Of December, January And February, Therefore The Hotel Will Offer Full American Breakfast Only Via Room Service. The Bar Remains Open When The Restaurant Is Closed.

Raffles Hotel Singapore — Singapore

Raffles Hotel

Raffles Hotel features 103 elegantly appointed suites, 18 distinctive restaurants and bars, the world-class Amrita Spa, Raffles Hotel Arcade housing the best in regional specialities and international brand names, including "THOS SB Raffles," an incubator shop offering lifestyle concepts and products as well as a purveyor of fine food and wines, the Raffles Hotel Museum, the Jubilee Hall theatre playhouse, the Raffles Culinary Academy and extensive lush gardens and courtyards.

Bauer Il Palazzo Venice, Italy

Bauer Il Palazzo

An intimate boutique hotel within the heart of Venice, Bauer Il Palazzo is a truly authentic, Venetian-style palazzo overlooking Venice's Grand Canal. More like a sophisticated home than a hotel, it is both elegant and luxurious. Bauer Il Palazzo, with its stunning Gothic facade, reflects Venetian opulence at its best, with lavish decor and furnishings designed for the ultimate in comfort for visitors to Venice.

Benefiting from the most spectacular vantage point in Venice, Bauer Il Palazzo is conveniently located just steps from St Mark's Square, and is close to Venice's finest shops, museums and sights. With its own private boat dock on the Grand Canal, guests arriving at Bauer Il Palazzo are greeted by the hotel's sumptuous lobby, decorated in wood panelling and antique veneered Venetian panels, a lasting impression that is reflected in the unique decor and attention to detail in each of the hotel's guest rooms and suites.

Guests of Bauer Il Palazzo can expect a unique hotel experience, together with the ultimate in personalised service. The hotel's 36 luxurious and comfortable guest rooms and 40 suites are lavishly appointed with the finest furniture, fabrics, Murano glass chandeliers and an array of modern amenities. Each of the hotel suites is individually decorated, with many rooms featuring balconies or terraces offering spectacular views of Venice, the Grand Canal and St Mark's Basin.

Serving some of the finest cuisine in Venice, Chef Giovanni Ciresa prepares a stunning blend of innovative international and Mediterranean dishes at the hotel's restaurant, De Pisis, with a terrace set against the spectacular backdrop of Venice's main waterway, the Grand Canal. Breakfast is served at Settimo Cielo, Bauer Il Palazzo's exclusive terrace and lounge, with magical views over Venice and the lagoon. For aperitifs and cocktails, the hotel's Bar Foyer provides an inviting and cosy atmosphere, while the Bar Gran Canale offers an elegant environment with live music each evening.

Bauer Il Palazzo offers unsurpassed hotel facilities that include an elegantly appointed Fitness Room and Health Spa complete with the finest exercise equipment, personalised programmes and relaxing treatments and massages. Exclusive Venetian and Italian gifts, many designed and handcrafted by the artisans of Venice, are available at the hotel's Boutique.

Experience the real Venice in the most elegant, romantic, private Venetian palazzo at Bauer Il Palazzo.

Rocco Forte Hotel De Russie — Rome, Italy

Rocco Forte Hotel De Russie

The Hotel de Russie is a luxury five-star hotel located in the heart of the beautiful city of Rome between the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo on the Via del Babuino. The hotel is within easy walking distance of Rome's key attractions, fashion houses and Via Condotti.

The most unique luxury hotel in Rome, Hotel de Russie, designed by the Architect Valadier, provides a stunning feature - extensive, terraced gardens which guarantee a tranquil oasis amidst the bustle of central Rome.

This unique Secret Garden offer you the opportunity to relax with a drink in the fashionable Stravinskij Bar and Le Jardin de Russie Restaurant offers a wonderful taste of the Mediterranean cuisine.

Do not miss an unforgettable experience at the De Russie Wellness Zone, one of Rome's best health clubs with a hydropool, jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish steam bath, beauty treatments and gym.

Five Star Alliance Client Reviews - Rocco Forte Hotel De Russie

Oliver M., Dublin, Ireland. November, 2008

"The room was excellent and met all our needs. We found the service outstanding particularly the concierge staff. The only area that was a concern was the bar service on the terrace, slow, inattentive. Overall a very good experience."

Isa de C, Begur, Girona, Spain. January, 2007

"The room was good but not the view. Hotel location perfect, service good, recommendations good."

Lilian, Delray Beach, FL. May, 2006

"Nice view good food friendly atmospher everywhere you go. Our room was very nice specially balcony and view from it overlooking the water. Hotel location is the best, service was great."

Anna, Naperville, IL. February, 2006

"great hotel with wonderful location. Beautiful rooms that were spotless and a gorgeous terrace."

Fairmont Singapore

The Fairmont Singapore hotel is ideally situated at the crossroads of Singapore's business, cultural, entertainment and shopping districts. It offers 769 luxurious guest rooms and suites, a collection of 16 distinctive restaurants and bars and 70,000 square feet of prime meeting space - all supported by award-winning service teams.

In addition, guests have access to the Willow Stream Spa, one of the largest spa facilities in Asia, offering the best in spa and fitness services.

Luxury and style in the heart of Southeast Asia Singapore is not only the economic and trade hub of Southeast Asia, but also a cosmopolitan, vibrant mix of contrasts where history and modernity coincide comfortably, and East meets West to create an astonishing melting pot of cultures. With glittering displays of world-class shopping, fine cuisine and dazzling entertainment, and a pragmatic center of business and finance, this island-state offers friendly charms like no other destination. There's no better way to enjoy this captivating city than by staying in the heart of it all, in the unrivaled elegance and luxury of the award-winning and contemporary Fairmont Singapore.