The Experience Of A Lifetime At One Of These Top 10 Hotels In The World.
As ranked and scored by people who travel a lot. Try staying at each of these fantastic top 10 hotels in the World of really classy places to stay. Phineas Fogg eat your heart out, because it isn't about the journey it's about the destination when it comes to the top hotels in the World.
Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Wellness Retreat doesn't sound like a hotel because it is so unique. It scored nearly 99% in a customer survey. It is a full service savannah hideaway retreat that specializes in health. It is located in the Cedar mountains wilderness in South Africa. The top 10 hotels in the World are about the location. and this hotel is close to the timeless original Bushman art sites. No visit to this place should go without seeing the incredible Bushman rock paintings accompanied by the resident archaeologist. This hotel has a luxurious manor house available to rent. It dates back to 1843, so a visit here is a journey into the recent and the ancient past.There are many rock art sites at Bushmans Kloof. It is one of the most prolifically painted rock art areas in all Africa. A dream morning drive and a short trek through the fragrant 'fynbos' guides you to the secret caves where your guide will tell you what is known of the ancient culture of the San and their mesmerizing spirit world. Then enjoy a delicious Bush Breakfast on the side of a cascading waterfall and see the sights of a varied wildlife as you sip your cup of freshly prepared hot chocolate.
Oberoi Vanyavilas
Oberoi Vanyavilas is 25 luxurious tents but tents with a touch of imperial class. Each has a four-poster bed, stand-alone bathtub and solid teak floors. The tents are permanent sited in extensive grounds next to the Ranthambhore national park and tiger reserve in India. It is camping and jungle living like nothing Rudyard Kipling ever dreamt of. Each of the tents is luxuriously appointed with its own private terrace and garden. The hotel transportation has to be experienced to be believed for it has 2 elephants at guest disposal permanently.
Above all this is the territory of the majestic tiger. These exciting creatures are sighted most frequently during the early summer months of May and June. It is very warm during the day and mornings and evenings are comfortably pleasant. The hotel environment is picture-perfect with a dramatic watercourse and sun-soaked private decks. The fine tents have beautifully embroidered canopies, glorious bathrooms and the secluded manicured gardens are in stark contrast to the wildness of the jungle.
Jade Mountain Hotel In St Lucia
Jade Mountain Hotel St Lucia
Jade Mountain on St Lucia is this Carribean islands' most exclusive resort with 28 'outdoor' suites with jet-set infinity pools or private spa baths. of course guests go here for the sun and scenery but the sun needs to be controlled and so each suite here has a large 'sun sanctuary' with two-seventy degrees vistas and large private pools. Nigh time here is another World so a must for every visitor is the after-dinner astronomy terrace.
The architecture of the hotel complements perfectly the spectacular natural beauty of St. Lucia and creates a romantic and relaxing vacation spot. You will be entranced by sweeping outside-in spaces where bedrooms, lounges and a languorous private infinity pools blend into one another to make unique platforms reaching out into nature. The three sided rooms open out to Jade Mountain’s sanctuaries. The spectacular backdrop embraces the full glory of St Lucia’s Pitons World Heritage Site, and the eternal Caribbean Sea.
Picture Of The Earth Lodge Hotel In Sabi Sabi ! (South Africa
Earth Lodge Hotel In Sabi Sabi ! (South Africa)
Earth Lodge at Sabi Sabi private game reserve in the Kruger National park area, South Africa. Get close to African wildlife here with one of the exclusive rooms here positioned midway between the hotel pool and a game watering hole. The other 12 suites are built into the African hillside. This hotel seems to have grown out of the environment with the bar being an uprooted tree. This African hotel experience is also the height of culture as the private dinner in the wine cellar is a connoisseur's delight.
Earth Lodge is a total treat for the visitors senses. The entrance is through a hidden corridor that like Alice in Wonderland leads to an unforgettable experience. The surprise entrance opens to a stunning bushveld panorama. Earth Lodge lives in harmony with the bush to create a sense of calm and a recreational spirit. All 13 luxurious suites break with traditional bush lodge design to make a modern piece of artistic and innovative living. Each of the suites have individually designed furniture, a personal plunge pool, and en-suite glass fronted bathrooms. Butler services pamper to each individual guest. On permanent display are the wooden sculptures by famous South African artist Geoffrey Armstrong.
Picture Of The Inn Hotel at Manitou McKellar, Ontario, Canada
The Inn Hotel at Manitou McKellar, Ontario, Canada
The Inn at Manitou McKellar, Ontario, Canada. This is a fabulous thirty four room lake-side resort experience where activity is the name of the game. All the rooms have views over the lake and the list of activities is lengthy. There is the opportunity to sail, canoe and motor on the lake. On dry land there are ten tennis courts a championship golf course and bikes. Specialist spa treatments are among the excellent options available here. Highly recommended by those in the know are the oxygen facial and the bamboo massage.
The family owned and run Inn at Manitou its entering it's 36th season of hospitality. The Inn is managed by the original founders and owner Sheila Wise. She is a caring, hands on hotel manager, meeting and listening guests while ensuring that standards of excellence are maintained throughout the spa with the support of her daughter.
The Inn offers 3, 4 and 7 Night Spa packages designed to rejuvenate and restore well-being. Check out the unique 2 night 'de-stress' package. It is available all season long for a quick retreat. “day spa” packages are also available.Singita Sabi Sand (Ebony Lodge and Boulders Lodge) in the Kruger National park, South Africa
Singita Sabi Sand (Ebony Lodge and Boulders Lodge) in the Kruger National park, South Africa. A twin pair of incredible rustic African colonial lodges beside the Sand river. There are thirty suites, three restaurants and bars. Each suite has it's unique attractions. For example one has a cathedral ceiling while number 1 has the most stunning river views. Excursion to experience the local culture are a must especially the local Shangaan village visit led by a local guide.
Both lodges are renowned for their outstanding natural beauty and the chance of seeing the ‘Big 5’ safari beasts. The founding lodges, Singita Ebony and Singita Boulders, are inside the boundaries of the Sabi Sand Reserve – the World famous leopard viewing area, as well as Castleton Camp, a private 6-roomed villa that overlooks a favourite big game waterhole. Singita Lebombo and Singita Sweni Lodges are found along the secluded eastern reaches of the Kruger National Park – a more remote bush area famous for its lion prides.
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Picture Of Oberoi Udaivilas In Udaipur India
Oberoi Udaivilas in Udaipur India. Treat yourself to a a royal experience as if you were under the Indian Raj. This amazing Mewari style hotel is in it's own grounds, the hunting grounds under the Raj, on the shore of Lake Pichola in Kashmir. There are 82 rooms, 5 suites and 3 restaurants. Check out the Kohinoor suite for the ultimate Kasmiri experience. It has a private pool over viewing the lake, the City palace and the Aravali Hills. Be sure to take the cruise on the lake in a traditional Kahmiri wooden boat for two and have a romantic dinner experience in the unique floating pavilion in the middle of Lake Pichola.
Picture Of 'Jacks Camp' Makgadikgadi Salt Pans In Botswana
'Jacks Camp' Makgadikgadi Salt Pans in Botswana. Travel back in time to a 1940's safari camp style hotel. The unique locality of these salt pans have a shady swimming pool that has to be experienced to be believed. There are ten tents, a restaurant and a bar in the theme of a Persian tea tent. Not to be missed is guided tour of local Meerkat habitats.
Here we have a thumbnail sketch of the top 10 hotels in the World as reviewed by the people who know them best, the guests. If it has wetted your appetite for an exotic vacation or just a short stay in a place that is unique and special then just follow the websites to learn a lot more. Your biggest problem will be choosing which one to go to first.
Picture Of Governors' Camp, Masai Marai In Kenya
Governors' Camp, Masai Marai In Kenya. Get up close and personal with the African bush in this magical destination. This hotel consists of riverside tents and is staffed the best wildlife guides around. The hotel sits in the old hunting grounds of the elite old colonial governors and has 37 suites a restaurant and bar. The hotel is a key part of the Masai community and a village visit is an essential part of the itinerary.
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