World's Most Luxurious Hotels

Nov 30, 07 | 8:59 am

By Pascale Le Draoulec, Forbes.com 

Gas prices are rising, home sales have stalled and the stock market is more volatile than Great Adventure's Kingda Ka. The perfect escape? A visit to one of the globe's most lavish hotels. Whether you're traveling to Big Sur or British Columbia, and in search of an innovative inn or a more posh place, one of these luxe lodgings is sure to please.

Luxe Lodging: Australia/New Zealand/South Pacific Luxury is finding its way to even the most out-of-the-way places in the Australian outback, as well as Bora Bora and the Fiji Islands.
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Canada's Haute Hotels The Great White North is wooing international travelers with earth-friendly inns, rustic retreats and high-tech hotels.
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Asia's Lavish Lodges Places such as Beijing, Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong are experiencing big booms in the luxury hotel sector.
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Ten Must-Visit European Hotels The region's decadent digs lure luxury seekers in the mood for everything from fine dining to upscale urban living.
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Ultimate U.S. Hotel Stays At these ten spots, guests enjoy once-in-a-lifetime experiences from butler-drawn baths to oyster-stocked après ski hours.
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India's Ten Top Luxury Hotels The country, once a cheap travel destination, has morphed in recent years into a chief player in the global luxury-hotel market.

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 Source: Forbes.com