At One&Only Le Saint Géran, Mauritian influences reign supreme. Originally opened in 1975 and remodeled in 2010, the resort’s relaxed and discreet luxury is complemented by service that is attentive, yet unobtrusive. Here, terraced and balconied rooms all face out privately to the Indian Ocean. Under the calm sway of thousands of coconut palms, immaculate gardens run down to the edge of the coral-sand beach, which seamlessly wraps the peninsula for over a mile. 

The sheltered lagoon provides calm waters for an array of water sports accessible within steps and idyllic for adults and children alike. Deft skills dispense sublime calm and confidence at the spa, a discreet sanctuary with its own private lap pool. The lush Gary Player 9-hole golf course situated in the resort's grounds has its own Golf Academy and clubhouse.

 Immortalised in Bernardin de Saint Pierre’s novel ‘Paul et Virginie,’ the resort’s peninsula is near the site of Le Saint Géran shipwreck. Suites are handsome spaces of fine proportion, offering vistas of the deep blue of the Indian Ocean. All suites feature a private terrace facing either the ocean or cove, or a door opening onto a tropical garden. Spacious bathrooms are beautifully appointed, with great cascading showers. All guests have personalised 24-hour butler service.

 Exquisite taste and grand opulence seamlessly blend with state-of-the-art technology within One&Only Le Saint Géran's 165 suites and one villa. Panoramic windows seem to magically bring the azure sea and lagoon close enough to touch. Beds are covered with Egyptian cotton sheets, piled high with goose down pillows. Every piece of hand selected furniture along with the artful colours of Indian Ocean spices contribute to the suites’ gentle ambience. At One&Only Le Saint Géran, dining is an experience of gastronomic world discovery and delight, worthy of all senses. With two dining options from Michelin-starred chefs, guests at the resort can expect a culinary experience that is the pick of Mauritius, and far beyond imagination.

So island-perfect, the glistening white sands, swaying palms, bright blue skies and the clear turquoise lagoon at Pacific Resort Aitutaki takes your breath away. This is a true taste of heaven where thatched beachfront bungalows, villas and suites provide serenity, space and total relaxation. Location Aitutaki Island, Cook Islands. 40 minutes by air from Rarotonga International Airport. 5kms from Aitutaki Island Airport. Things to enjoy Swimming pool, lagoon snorkelling, massage and beauty therapy, guided walks, cycling, scooters, kayaks, cultural shows, lagoon cruises, croquet, pétanque, tropical gardens. In detail The sophisticated ambience at Pacific Resort Aitutaki is reflected in colonial-styled accommodation with hardwood floors, attractive timber furniture and a porch from which to sit and watch a magical sea and glorious sunsets. Diving and snorkelling are just two of the exhilarating pastimes here at Pacific Resort Aitutaki. Take the five-hour cruise around Aitutaki Lagoon and hand-feed the tropical fish, from pretty angel fish to electric blue needle fish. Explore the nearby islands before returning for an exotic South Pacific dinner and island dancing. Rooms In line with our commitment to offer our guests both choice and diversity, Small Luxury Hotels of the World properties offer a range of room categories for you to choose from. Services Pacific Resort Aitutaki is a traditional Polynesian hideaway of beach front bungalows, suites, villas and a restaurant serving the very best Polynesian cuisine - seafood caught that day, fruit grown in the hotel's garden. The opportunities are literally marvellous; you can sunbathe, swim in crystal-clear, warm water and come face-to snorkel mask with the highly coloured denizens of the coral reef right on your doorstep. Pacific Resort Aitutaki is the ultimate in relaxing island seclusion. Dining Rapae Bay Restaurant - If our tranquil island setting soothes your soul, our cuisine will fire up your palate.

Combining classic French architecture with contemporary design, Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome is on prestigious Rue de la Paix, about 20 meters from Place Vendome, approximately 16 miles from Charles de Gaulle Airport. Gare du Nord train station is less than two miles away and Gare St. Lazare train station is less than a mile from the hotel. This location is also 50 meters from Place de l'Opera and Rue du Faubourg Saint Honore and 100 meters from Tuileries Gardens.Le Spa is available exclusively for hotel guests. Luxurious facilities include a small gym, limestone steam rooms and saunas, and three treatment rooms with wood floors, rich mahogany walls, stone showers, and gilded cornices. With its spectacular kitchen open to the rotunda of the dining room within the restaurant and its peerless Tuscan grill burning vine shoots, the Pur'Grill will be unveiling healthy, balanced cuisine combining a range of styles. Featuring a combination of open spaces and colonnades, Les Orchidees are separated by a grand see-through fireplace, and open onto the glass conservatory on one side and La Terrasse on the opposite side. Le Bar is an ideal place for arty atmosphere and creative cocktails. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service.The Park Room features exquisite decor and is finished in impeccable detail with wood, bronze, and silk, complementing a king, queen, or two twin beds with lush linens, limestone baths with floor heating, soaking tubs and stone-enclosed rain showers, and large work desks with high-speed Internet. Enjoy Paris streets or the serene courtyard views, plus thoughtful touches such as robes, slippers, CD/DVD players, safes, satellite TV, minibars, and morning newspapers on request.

Petit St.Vincent (better known locally as PSV) lies 40 miles south of St.Vincent in the Grenadines; a group of islands sprinkled across what may be the most beautiful stretch of water in the Caribbean. Part of the Windward Island chain, the Grenadines drift southwesterly from St. Vincent, the largest of more than 30 islands that make up the nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. PSV is a paradise of softly rolling hills spread over 115 acres surrounded by two miles of white sand beaches, PSV has been tamed just enough to allow for the presence of 22 discreet and simple, yet luxurious cottages. Lying well off the tourist mainstream, PSV could be best described by what is not there. There is no airport, no formal check in, no keys. There are no televisions nor are there telephones in the cottages. Experience Caribbean tranquility. Above all however, there is privacy. Here, amid untouched nature and surrounded by warm, crystal-clear, turquoise water, one senses that the island is one’s own. The truly hermitic guest need never meet another visitor. Room service is available for all meals, either in your own cottage or at any other location on the island. Most guests however, choose to make use of the resort’s beautiful bar and dining room for at least some of their meals. Distinct from many Caribbean resorts, Petit St. Vincent is not part of a hotel chain. Rather, it is a legacy of the personal vision of the late Hazen K. Richardson II. The story begins in 1963 when Haze, fresh out of the US Air Force, purchased the 77-foot schooner JACINTA with his old flying buddy Doug Terman, and the two headed south from New York. Along the way they met an agent who agreed to sell charters on their yacht, and they picked up their first customer in Grenada -- Mr. H.W. Nichols and family. During this three-week cruise, Mr. Nichols expressed interest in purchasing an island and building a small hotel. With this in mind, Haze and Doug concentrated their search in the Grenadines. Anchoring off then-uninhabited Petit St. Vincent, they quickly saw its potential. Haze worked over many years to supervise the management and construction of the resort. In May 1966, Haze and Doug returned to Petit St. Vincent to clear the land, during which time they lived on JACINTA for seven months, catching their meals fresh from the sea. Although the initial plan had been to find a manager for the hotel before completion in December 1968, since one had not been appointed Mr. Nichols asked Haze to stay on as a "temporary" manager. Haze did so and never left, eventually becoming the full owner of Petit St. Vincent with its award-winning boutique hotel with 22 independent cliff-side and beach front cottages. In January 2007, Robin Paterson was sailing through the Grenadines on his yacht ZANZIBAR when he first spotted Petit St. Vincent, and immediately fell in love with the Island. By coincidence, two years later Robin's friend Phil Stephenson, also sailed past the island on GALILEO and also became infatuated with its charm and beauty. With such strong mutual interest, Robin and Phil resolved to purchase this spectacular island and to invest in it in order to realise its full potential. Already described in many "Top 10 lists" as the perfect hideaway resort, the two friends planned to bring this property into a class of its own in terms of natural beauty, architectural finishes, sports and leisure activities, food, wine and service excellence. Their tenacity eventually paid off and in November 2010, Phil and Robin bought the freehold to the 115 acre private island. The new owners' vision includes upgrading the existing cottages and building a casual beach restaurant and spa.

In 1852, the Emperor Napoléon III commissioned Georges Haussmann to transform Paris, a quiet medieval city, into a modern and bustling capital which would enjoy world-wide recognition. During this period, many unique hotels were built which have today become symbols of traditional French style. In 1911, at 25 Avenue Montaigne, the Plaza Athénée opened at the same time as the nearby Theatre des Champs Elysées: the hotel soon became the gathering place for the most prominent composers and performers of the day. By 1936, the hotel had achieved international fame. The Galerie des Gobelins and the restaurant, its salons and apartments hosted many great personalities of this period including Joséphine Baker, Rudolph Valentino and Maurice Chevalier. When Christian Dior opened on Avenue Montaigne in close proximity to the Plaza Athénée, a new era began. Avenue Montaigne quickly turned into the avenue of ‘haute couture’, and the Plaza Athénée became Paris’ focus for fashion and the arts. In the past, the Plaza Athénée has hosted such famous guests as Grace Kelly, Gary Cooper, Jackie Kennedy and the Ford family. The Plaza Athénée has now become a landmark. Since the beginning of year 2000, the complete refurbishment of the Plaza Athénée has combined its traditional classical style with the most modern technology, further enhancing its already legendary reputation as one of the great hotels of the world. Recently renovated and scented with the unique fragrance of amber, the hotel's 146 spacious rooms and 45 suites are a showcase of French taste at its very best. Refinement and comfort • Décor: Louis XVI and Regency style (6 floors) and Art Deco style (2 floors) • Connecting rooms and suites • Smoking or non-smoking floors and rooms • Air conditioning adjustable by remote control • Mini-bar with the possibility of 80 different references • Daily newspaper • Housekeeping service twice a day (including the night set up) • Courtesy of room-service round the clock High technology and a large choice of services • Flat screen television in all rooms and plasma screens in all suites • Broadcast System: offering 120 TV channels in 18 different languages, 200 films on request, a music library of 5000 titles, 20 international radio channels and several video games • DVD player • High speed Internet access • Telephone with 2 lines, including one direct-line with mailbox • Large safe • Fax in all the suites More well-being • A special pillow-menu with a choice of: wheat, de-stressing, beautifying, horse hair, osteopathic or synthetic pillows • Hypo-allergenic linens • In the bathrooms: marble floors and surfaces throughout, separate bath and shower, two sinks, bathrobes and slippers embroidered with the Plaza Athénée logo • Berluti Service: bespoke grooming for the well-being of your shoes, including a Berluti kit