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When planning a trip with that special someone in your life, it’s easy to get lost amongst the hotels and resorts boasting the promise of a romantic getaway. From private islands and golden sand beaches to rolling countryside estates and classic city retreats, we’ve chosen a range of hotels and settings that you are sure to fall in love with time and time again.
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If there’s ever to be a luxury hotel on Mars, let's hope it looks like Amangiri. This stunning Canyon Point, Utah property sits on over 900 acres of the Colorado Plateau, where Amangiri and its sister property Camp Sarika sit alone in absolute privacy.
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With only 34 suites, this sanctuary of a hotel has been custom-built for those looking to tune out from the outside world and enjoy blissful solitude. The decor is modern to the max; suites are lined with stone and other natural materials. It’s a minimalist aesthetic that allows the immaculate landscape to do all the talking.
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As a suite-only property, every room is special but it’s the Amangiri Suite that really captures this hotel's majesty. Guests enjoy over 3,400 sq ft of space which includes a spacious sun deck, private lap pool and firepit for stargazing once the sun sets. From $6,800 per night.
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When staying in Paris, location is vital, and Bulgari Hotel Paris — with its ideal spot in the heart of the Golden Triangle on Avenue George V — is one of the best. This property carries an almost boutique vibe with only 76 rooms and suites and looks to reimagine Italian savoir-faire in the French capital.
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From interiors expect marble aplenty, silk wallcoverings, granite and tapestries that hark back to the Renaissance. For the finest stay, seek out the Bulgari Penthouse, which at 4,300 sq ft stretches across the top two floors of the hotel and provides just as much outdoor terrace space.
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The views must be some of the finest in the city with the Eiffel Tower, Sacré Coeur and Grand Palais all on full display. Guests can also expect two kitchens, a bar, a private gym and a hammam. From $48,000 per night.
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When the designer of a resort has the motto, ‘the odder the better,’ you can rest assured you’ll be in for a unique and memorable stay. Capella Ubud, designed by American landscape architect Bill Bensley, is an uber-luxe take on camping and is made up of 22 one-bedroom tents and the two-bedroom lodge.
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The Lodge has exceptional views of the Keliki Valley, best enjoyed from the large wooden terrace that juts out into the forest. The suite has a indoor/outdoor set-up; the heated indoor pool flows to the outside and the living area follows suit. There’s two bathrooms, one with a Japanese tub and one with a hand-hammered copper tub. From $2,500 per night.
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Beachcombing castaway types, post-safari travelers looking to lounge and Robinson Crusoe wannabes will find their mecca at North Island.
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A magnet for jet setters with a penchant for time alone, North Island supplies the exclusive means with just 11 villas hidden among the jungle, fronted by the turquoise sea. Gain access to its premier stay, Villa North Island by crossing a palm tree-edged bridge; its body constructed from two immense casuarina trunks.
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Amid an otherworldly takamaka landscape like no other, the sustainably-constructed home tempts lovers to canoodle unabated with its slew of cosseting amenities — including a private spa, sunken deck with private shower, dining room, pool, two bedrooms and soaking tub. From $11,000 per night.
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Gorgeously romantic, Hotel Castello di Reschio occupies a thousand-year-old renovated castle, sitting within an ancient estate that covers thousands of acres of pretty valleys and forestland. Originally bought by Count Antonio Bolza 25 years ago, the entire estate has been undergoing a thorough transformation in a bid to restore it to its former glory, a process which is now led by Antonio’s son Count Benedikt and his wife Donna Nencia.
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Occupying five floors of the hotel’s tallest tower building, the Tower Suite is spread across 1,938 sq ft and boasts two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an in-room bar, a spacious living area and a study. The suite’s real highlight, however, is its private rooftop garden, which offers 360° views of the Umbrian countryside — take it all in from its open-air bathtub. Price upon request.
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Perched above the cliffs of the French Riviera, Hotel Du Cap-Eden-Roc has stood as a symbol of old-world glamour and exclusivity for over a century.
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For a tranquil escape, the Eden-Roc Suite offers a 2,152-sq-ft terrace with breathtaking views of the Mediterranean and Lérins Islands. Guests can unwind on plush loungers, dine alfresco and enjoy evenings in their private hot tub under the stars.
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Inside the suite, nautical touches mirror the region’s coastal charm. Added perks include a courtesy limousine service, and for those who desire to explore the South of France by sea, Hotel Du Cap-Eden Roc is home to a private yachting dock. From $16,991 per night.
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Luxuriously appointed in an authentic 18th-centurycentury fashion and spread out over an impressive 3,200 sq ft, this abode consists of several exemplary suites and can comfortably sleep six. Extra detailing like porcelain ornaments, elevated upholstery and Versailles parquet flooring complete a suite that would surely be fit for the Sun King. From $28,950 per night.
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Describing Airelles Château De Versailles as regal would be an understatement. Located just steps away from the iconic Palace of Versailles — once the preferred home of French kings and queens — today this grand estate, just 11 miles west of Paris, is one of France's biggest attractions.
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. Situated on the ground of the palace, and designed by Louis XIV’s preferred architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart, visitors to Airelles Château De Versailles stay in the heart of the action. Those looking to live like a king should look no further than Le Grand Apartment, this hotel's finest suite.
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Head to the Maldives and you’re more than likely going to stay in an overwater villa. While those are certainly stunning with endless views of the dazzling Indian Ocean, The Muraka Suite at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island goes against the grain.
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The very first of its kind, this suite heads beneath the ocean’s surface — the main bedroom is 16-ft underwater with a 180-degree domed ceiling so you can watch the myriad marine life swim by as you relax in the enormous bed.
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On the upper level, there are two en-suite bedrooms, lounge and kitchen (the suite comes with the services of a private chef). There’s also a spacious sundeck with an infinity pool. From $11,900 per night.