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This extravagant island owned by Mr. Richard Branson must be in your list of resorts to stay and visit in this world. With the amount of $30, 000, you can surf, cruise and have good meals for a night stay. You can find this beautiful resort in British Virgin Island.
This exotic resort of Fregate Islands can house 40 guests with the 16 villas it consists of. You can stay at this resort and enjoy its lavish services with the amount of $2450 for a night. more
The stunning resort of Cayo Espanto, located in Belize, can hold 14 guests in total with its five villas. If you have $1395, you can avail the golf course and experience fishing and diving with a personal butler for a night in this resort.
With the price ranging from $1632 to $2390, you can savor the resort’s opulence that includes fishing, picnic, drinks and meals for a night’s stay. more
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Resorts have surpassed the hotels with its popularity and increased number of guests. People from different parts of the world seek for resorts that offer comfort, tranquility and luxury to escape from the stressful nature of the busy world. We have good news for you! These luxury resorts can definitely give what you need!
Expensive resorts offer a vacation experience in tropical destinations in total seclusion. The top luxury resorts and vacation home rentals are often private islands booked in exclusion by single groups for staggering amounts of money. The market for ultra high-end resort bookings has increased as the wealth around the world has been created and concentrated. If you were incredibly rich, would you want to know just what is the most expensive resort in the world?
Update (1/3/2007): This resort may not be as expensive as a complete private island, but it is conveniently connected to Lyford Cay, Bahamas requiring no additional boat or plane ride! For private island resorts visit: Most Expensive Private Island Rental. more
The most expensive resort rental includes exclusive use of the Nygard Cay property with 2 pools, 5 Jacuzzi/whirlpools, tennis court, 2 volleyball courts, basketball court, a 24 seat movie theater, 3 boats including a 48′ fishing vessel, all your food and drink, 2 Hummer SUVs, and a staff of about 20.
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The following list features the most beautiful hotels around the globe, from a restored 11th-century palace in Italy to a mountain lodge in New Zealand’s spectacular Southern Alps.
All meals are included in the rates, and the culinary creations emphasize healthy, fresh flavors with customized personal menus and a farm-to-table focus. The lemon souffle pancakes with Vermont strawberries are breakfast favorites. here
On a palm-studded private island in Antigua rimmed by dazzling beaches, Jumby Bay is tropical elegance at its best. One of the top luxury all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, Jumby Bay offers all the expected luxuries and modern conveniences of a 5-star resort but in a peaceful pocket of paradise. The entire island is car-free, but you can explore it on a bike and soak up the relaxed pace of life.
In your spare time, you can enjoy a Couples Indulgence package at the spa, trim and tone at the gym, learn how to weave palm fronds, or sign up for village visits and island-hopping cruises. [links]
Whether these resorts lie in the Caribbean or Kenya, they all offer personal service, pampering touches, and all-inclusive rates, so you can leave your worries — and your wallet — at home.
St. Lucia is known for its dramatically beautiful scenery, and Jade Mountain Resort capitalizes on it with spectacular views of the ocean and St. Lucia's twin volcanic peaks, the Pitons. This is one of the best all-inclusive adults-only resorts in the Caribbean. more
Hidden on the island’s southeastern coast close to the peaceful town of Hana, Travaasa Hana is a top all-inclusive resort on Maui. This unique, luxury property is set amid rolling grass fields and palm trees above Kaihalulu Bay, with Sea Ranch Cottages offering private lanai and ocean views as well as featuring organic linens, locally made bath amenities and whole bean coffee. The inclusive program includes all meals, snacks, non-alcoholic drinks and activities like snorkeling, horseback riding and outdoor yoga. Indulge in the healing spa or take a class in lei making, hula, throw net fishing or even opening a coconut.
Set upon a private bay, Ikos Oceania offers breathtaking sea and mountain views from rooms done up in traditional Greek style. One of the highest-rated resorts in Greece, it also offers a practically endless list of activities, like the chance to explore the island on a bike, or the glistening waters via kayak and take up Greek dancing or embark on a daily excursion into the mountains. The world-renowned spa, featuring private treatment rooms and an indoor heated pool with hot tub – are all enclosed by floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of the Aegean Sea, and is a perfect place to unwind after a day of play. Guests also have a vast array of dining options, including an excellent variety of buffet and menu options with Green and international dishes like Asian and Italian fare served. more
Calabash Cove Resort & Spa sits atop a gently sloping hill above Bonaire Bay. Guests enjoy spectacular Caribbean Sea views from virtually every vantage point, including the open-air restaurant, the stunning infinity pool, room balconies and the library. The moment you walk through the Bali-style entrance you’ll be mesmerized with the endless water vistas. The Sunset Junior Suites overlook Mosaic Beach and include private hot tubs while the Swim-Up Junior suites feature lanais leading to the pool. In addition to the onsite restaurant, Windsong, which draws Asian-inspired cuisine drawing on island flavors and local produce, you’ll find a heavenly spa with a wide range of treatments and gardens with picturesque walkways. more
The Okavango Delta offers one of the very best safari destinations on the planet. This oasis of rivers and lagoons in the middle of the Kalahari Desert is filled with an abundance of wildlife. Here, you’ll have the chance to see a vast array of birds, lion, cheetah, leopard, hippo, elephant, buffalo, mongoose and more. Guests stay in deluxe private tents – each featuring an oversized indoor tub, outdoor shower and private plunge pool. In addition to game drives in four-wheel-drive vehicles, excursions by dugout canoes and electric “eco-boats” are available. All meals are included, as well as champagne, fine wine, beer and cocktails. here
Explora offers a unique experience, catering to travelers who typically avoid an all-inclusive getaway with more of an “all-inclusive adventure.” While it fashions itself as a base camp from which to discover the spectacular natural surroundings of the Torres del Paine National Park, the resort comes with a number of amenities such as a massage room, a traditional quincho, stables with horses of different breeds, a bar, a heated pool and multiple open-air Jacuzzis with views of the Paine River. The lodge offers scenic guided hikes and horseback rides of various lengths and difficulty to explore the many different landscapes of Patagonia, from mountains to glaciers and pampas. You’ll also enjoy delicious meals in a laid-back atmosphere without having to get dressed up, each is a discovery of local Chilean ingredients – and the entire operation, including activities, is included in room rates. more
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