Ballyfin Demesne

5 Star luxury country house hotel in the heart of Ireland. Set at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains in the centre of Ireland, Ballyfin is a place of history and romance, of tranquility and great natural beauty.

Castel Fragsburg

Castel Fragsburg enjoys panoramic mountain views from its verandas and decks. Immersed in the nature on the sunny mountainside, it offers a wellness centre and gourmet cuisine.

Castello di Velona Resort, Thermal SPA & Winery

Set on a hill overlooking Val d’Orcia, Castello Di Velona is a restored 10th-century castle. It features a Tuscan restaurant and a 1500 m2 free spa centre.

Chateau Saint-Martin & Spa

Located in Vence, 24 km from Nice, Château Saint-Martin & Spa - an Oetker Collection Hotel is a 12th-century Knight Templar Castle with panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea. It offers a heated swimming pool, a restaurant and well-being centre.

Chateau de Mirambeau

Chateau de Mirambeau, in Charente-Maritime, is located at the crossroads of the vineyards of Bordeaux (70 km) and Cognac (50 km). This Renaissance architectural jewel stands in the heart of a beautiful 8-hectare park.

Chateau de la Messardiere

Château de la Messardière is a 5-star palace located in Saint?Tropez in the Var region, spanning both Provence and the French Riviera.

Chateau de Berne

Château de la Messardière is 19th-century château set on the hillside. It offers panoramic views of Saint-Tropez Bay, Ramatuelle vineyards and Pampelonne beaches. It has a 465 m² spa, as well as a fitness centre, pool, hot tub and steam baths.

Chable Resort and Spa

Chable Resort & Spa is situated in Chocholá, 35 km from Mérida. The resort has an outdoor pool and sun terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is provided and free private parking is available on site.

Cavallo Point Lodge

Near San Francisco Bay, this historic Sausalito, California resort is located in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The resort features a full-service spa and Murray Circle Restaurant.

Cheval Blanc Courchevel

Le Cheval Blanc offers sel-catered apartments located in a quiet part of Val Thorens, directly on the slopes. Guests are able to ski- in and ski-out. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa

This impressive 5-star country house hotel has an award-winning restaurant, spa, gym, outdoor pool and 130 acres of land to explore. The property has a golf course and 4 tennis courts, both indoor and outdoor, and the New Forest is a 10-minute drive away.

Chiva-Som International Health Resort

Set on lush grounds with beach access, this upscale hotel is 4 km from Royal Hua Hin Golf Course and 7 km from Hin Lek Fai Mountain viewpoint.

Ciragan Palace Kempinski

Situated in a 19th-century Ottoman palace, this 5-star hotel features an infinity pool with views of the Bosphorus. It has a spa and wellness centre, and offers elegant guestrooms with free WiFi.

COMO Metropolitan Miami Beach

This beachfront Miami Beach hotel boasts a full-service spa, rooftop pool, and on-site restaurant. WiFi access is available in every room.

COMO Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos

Set on a private island and surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, this property offers rooms and villas with a private pool. Parrot Cay by Como is located in Turks and Caicos, and offers free airport transfers.

COMO The Treasury

COMO The Treasury is a 48 ­room contemporary luxury hotel in Perth’s newly revitalised historic heart. Occupying state buildings dating from the mid 19th ­century, COMO The Treasury opens up the city with new experiences by way of two restaurants, a bar and world­ renowned COMO Shambhala wellness therapies.

COMO Uma Paro

The Connaught Hotel

Located in the exclusive Mayfair area of London, the Connaught offers on-site Michelin-starred dining, a holistic spa and 2 chic bars. From arrival, guests receive bespoke butler and concierge services at the elegant Connaught.

Badrutt's Palace Hotel

Dating from 1896, this luxurious 5-star hotel in the centre of Sankt Moritz offers panoramic views over the Engadine Alps and Lake Sankt Moritz. It features 6 restaurants, an indoor pool, and a free shuttle service to the Corvatsch Cable Car, 500 m away.

Six Senses Krabey Island

You may recognise this entry from our last year’s List. Yes, the Six Senses Resorts’ debut in Cambodia has been delayed. Finally opening in 2018, the resort will comprise 40 beautifully designed villas, landscaped into the picturesque island of Krabey.

Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués

Situated on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this 5-star Acapulco hotel boasts a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and luxury villas with private pools. Acapulco International Airport is 20 minutes away.

Bardessono Hotel & Spa

This five-star California hotel features spacious suites with private balconies, fireplaces and sofas. Bardessono, within walking distance of Girard Winery and Somerston Wine Company, offers a full-service spa and restaurant.

Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel

Beverly Wilshire, a 4 Seasons Hotel is located across the street from Rodeo Drive. The hotel features a Mediterranean-style pool and hot tub with private cabanas. The hotel is in a popular location to shop at Rodeo Drive, and is also in close proximity to areas such as Hollywood, Santa Monica, and Venice Beach.

Castello del Nero Hotel & SPA

Castello Del Nero Hotel & Spa is set in the Chianti wine area, between Florence and Siena, and dates back to the 12th century. It features an ESPA spa with outdoor pool and offers free parking.

Castel Fragsburg

Castel Fragsburg enjoys panoramic mountain views from its verandas and decks. Immersed in the nature on the sunny mountainside, it offers a wellness centre and gourmet cuisine.

CastaDiva Resort & SPA Lake Como

Boasting a wellness centre and views over Lake Como, Mandarin Oriental Lago di Como is a historical villa in Blevio. It features a fine restaurant, free indoor and outdoor pools, free parking and vast gardens.

Casas Brancas Boutique Hotel & Spa

Casas Brancas is a luxury boutique hotel in Búzios with panoramic views of the ocean from its large terraces. Facilities include an aerobic gym.

Casa Palmero at Pebble Beach

Tucked below the first and second holes at Pebble Beach Golf Links, Casa Palmero is an elegant and intimate Mediterranean-style estate with 24 private rooms.

Hotel Casadelmar

Offering a heated outdoor pool and a spa and wellness centre, Casadelmar is a hotel located in Porto-Vecchio. The hotel is 4.3 km from Palombaggia Beach and free WiFi access is available.

Casa De Uco Vineyards & Wine Resort

Set in the spectacular setting of Argentina's wine country and offering an outdoor pool, spa and free horse riding, Casa de Uco Wine Hotel & Spa is situated in Valle de Uco. Free Wi-Fi access is available and the hotel is conveniently located next to several wineries.

Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach

Featuring an unrivaled oceanfront location in Sunny Isles, Florida, this 5-star resort offers gourmet dining options, full-service spa treatments and spacious guestrooms, all furnished with private balconies and modern amenities.

Bahia del Duque

Overlooking Duque Beach in Tenerife, the luxurious Bahia Del Duque is surrounded by 6 hectares of subtropical gardens. It offers 5 outdoor pools, fitness centre and stylish resort with private balcony.

Baoase Luxury Resort

Ideally situated along the Caribbean Sea, this 5-star resort in Netherland Antilles boasts a private beach, free Wi-Fi and deluxe suites with private hot tubs and villas with private pools. Curacao Sea Aquarium is 5 minutes away by car.

Carmel Valley Ranch

The Ranch is 500 acres of superb amenities, including a Pete Dye Golf Course, clubhouse and pro shop. Our world-class tennis facilities are managed by Peter Burwash International and, in addition to our hard courts, are two har-tru clay courts, all in a beautiful valley setting.

Carneros Resort and Spa

Perched atop Napa Valley, the Carneros Resort and Spa boasts 3 outdoor pools, 3 full-service gourmet restaurants and an award-winning spa. A furnished patio and bathrobes are provided in each suite or cottage.

Carlton Hotel St. Moritz

Overlooking Lake St. Moritz and the Swiss Alps, the classic Carlton Hotel built in 1913 enjoys a prime location. It houses the gourmet restaurant Da Vittorio-St.Moritz as well as a 3-floor spa area and offers a 24-hour Bentley limousine service within St. Moritz.

Capri Tiberio Palace

Set in a 19th-century building, Capri Tiberio Palace is a 2-minute walk from Capri's central Piazzetta. It offers elegant, design rooms with LCD satellite TV. It features a panoramic rooftop terrace.

Hôtel Cap-Estel

Located on the Cap and facing the sea, Hotel Cap Estel features luxury accommodation and a private beach. Guests can enjoy the indoor and outdoor swimming pools, the garden and the wellness centre.

Canyon Ranch Tucson

Founded in 1979 as a pioneering luxury resort, Canyon Ranch® in Tucson redefined health by unifying mind, body and spirit. We have evolved because of the people we’ve connected with. We listen to you. We grow from you. We grow with you. We are here for you.

Canyon Ranch Las Vegas

Canyon Ranch is located in The Venetian and The Palazzo Resorts in Las Vegas. The 134,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facilities include massage, skin care and body treatment rooms, two fitness centers, a 40-foot indoor rock-climbing wall, movement therapy and Pilates studio, cycling gym,