Live the luxe life! From secluded Bora Bora to bustling Park Avenue, these 10 hotels are tops on our luxury list. So go ahead, explore these posh properties—you'll find lots of photos and virtual tours. Maybe you'll even succumb to temptation and indulge in your very own fantasy getaway.

InterContinental Bora Bora Beachcomber
"Getting away from it all" defined: The only way to reach this secluded resort is by boat! Your over-the-water bungalow features a glass-bottomed coffee table that turns the lagoon into your own private aquarium.



Bellagio—Las Vegas
The peak of Vegas luxury: dancing fountains, a world-class art gallery (Picasso, Degas, et al), luxe shopping (Chanel, Armani, et al), and two famed cirques—elegant Le Cirque restaurant and the thrilling O by Cirque du Soleil.

Atlantis–Paradise Island Royal Towers—Bahamas
H²O-happy? You'll love the 11 pool areas, the miles of white-sand beach, and the Mayan temple with five water slides. Landlocked fun includes an opulent casino and an 11,500-square-foot spa.


Mandarin Oriental San Francisco
West Coast meets Far East at this Asian-themed hotel, perched atop one of the city's tallest buildings. Little luxuries you'll love: free limousine service, silky Frette Italian linens, and in-room binoculars

The Waldorf Towers—New York City
Herbert Hoover (and every president after him) slept in this Park Avenue oasis, and so should you. Why? The perfect location, personalized service (the guest historian takes notes for your next visit), and more.


Rocco Forte Brown's Hotel—London
Brown's played host to Alexander Graham Bell's first telephone call and Theodore Roosevelt's wedding reception. Make your own history here in Mayfair—and don't miss the legendary afternoon tea!


Prince de Galles Hotel—Paris
This Art Deco landmark in the Triangle D'or puts you just steps away from the Champs-Elysées, the Eiffel Tower, and chic boutiques. The lobby's gold-leaf chandelier and marble floors hint at the opulence that awaits you upstairs

Exedra, A Boscolo Luxury Hotel—Rome
When in the Eternal City, don't miss this eternally gorgeous hotel on the Piazza della Repubblica, next to the Dioclesian Baths. Slip into the rooftop pool and admire the ancient city beneath you

Princeville Resort—Kauai, Hawaii
Each of the Princeville's rooms boasts a dazzling view of the Pacific Ocean, Hanalei Bay, or the Na Molokama mountains, plus luxuries like original artwork, oversized tubs, and a "magic" window for privacy

The Ritz-Carlton, Cancún
When you hear the name Ritz-Carlton, you expect the best. Here in Cancún, that means ocean views from every room, two blue-tiled pools, a new spa, award-winning dining, and the area's finest beach.