Soneva Jani, Maldives: Many of the resort's 24 villas have slides that transport guests directly from the top level into the lagoon below.
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Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam: Set on a half-mile stretch of private beachfront near several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Four Seasons' latest resort has the best address in Hoi An.
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Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam: There are 40 pool villas, each with their own private swimming pool.
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Las Alcobas, Napa Valley, California: Near the Beringer winery and estate in St. Helena, this beautiful boutique hotel is the ultimate wine country getaway.
Courtesy Las Alcobas Napa
The Silo, Cape Town, South Africa: The ultramodern, industrial-style hotel will have only 28 rooms, each with whimsical interiors and dramatic waterfront views.
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Six Senses Zil Pasyon, Seychelles: Located on the secluded granite-rock island of Félicité, this chic retreat is the last word in luxury.
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Six Senses Zil Pasyon, Seychelles: Each of its 28 standalone villas is outfitted with a private pool and wine cellar, and comes with a 24-hour personal butler.
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W Shanghai, The Bund, Shanghai, China: Perched on the banks of the Huangpu River, this ultra hip hotel will be Starwood Hotels' third W-branded property in China, after Beijing and Guangzhou.
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St. Regis, Dubai, UAE: The St. Regis' second Dubai property, built on a world-class polo field in the sprawling Dubailand entertainment complex, is an equestrian's dream.
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Hotel Eden, Rome, Italy: After a year of extensive renovations, the 125-year-old Hotel Eden -- a favorite of director Federico Fellini -- will finally open its doors as a Dorchester Collection hotel.
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Assila Hotel, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: This hotel is located in the heart of Jeddah's business district, close to Jeddah Mall and just 40 minutes' drive from Mecca.
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Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square, UK: Located in a building dating back to 1922 (it was formerly the headquarters of the Port of London Authority) the new Four Seasons London is one of the handsomest hotels in the city.
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Waldorf Astoria, Beverly Hills, California: In the heart of Beverly Hills, this 12-story Art Deco hotel will feature a 5,000 square foot spa by La Prairie and a restaurant by Michelin-star chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.
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Fontenay Hamburg Hotel, Germany: Set on the tranquil banks of Lake Alster, The Fontenay will be the first new luxury hotel in Hamburg in 18 years.
Fontenay Hamburg Hotel
SLS Brickell, Miami: This Philippe Starck-designed hotel is understatedly stylish rather than painfully hip in one of Miami's up-and-coming districts.
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Rosewood Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang, Laos —
Just 10 minutes' drive from UNESCO World Heritage Site Luang Prabang, the resort is flanked by dense forests, rivers and waterfalls.