Be prepared to be pampered at Wheatleigh in Lenox, Massachusetts where a stay in the 1893 Italian villa recalls the glorious Gilded Age. Once a private summer "cottage," Wheatleigh is a luxurious 19-room hotel gem in The Berkshires with an American Automobile Association Five Diamond restaurant, The Dining Room at Wheatleigh, featuring contemporary American interpretation of French cuisine created by Chef Jeffrey Thompson.

Canyon Ranch Lenox located in The Berkshires in Western Massachusetts is a highly respected destination spa resort, and if the name sounds familiar, it is because of its sister properties, the acclaimed Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona, which opened in 1979, and their newest property, Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa Miami Beach in Florida. Canyon Ranch Lenox features gracious guestrooms, has a 100,000 square foot Spa complex, interesting and diverse health and wellness classes, and creative and healthy award-winning cuisine.

Poughkeepsie, New York is in the heart of historic Dutchess County, and the attractive 200-room Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel provides the perfect location from which to discover the area's many attractions.

The 18-room luxury boutique hotel Antigua Alqueria de Carrión located in Atlixco, Mexico was once a 17^th century mansion, and has an intimate bar, restaurant, an attractive swimming pool, and is conveniently located only 15 miles (24 km) from the city of Puebla.

The Casona de la China Poblana in Puebla, Mexico is a gorgeous 10-room luxury boutique hotel located in the historic center of the city that was once a 17^th century mansion, and was home to the legendary Catarina de San Juan the "China Poblana" for which the hotel is named. The hotel has a gourmet restaurant, EKOS Restaurante, and each of the guestrooms have their own charm, personality, and style.

La Purificadora Hotel en Puebla, built in 2007, is a stunning contemporary design 26-room luxury boutique hotel located in what was once a 19^th century water purification facility in the heart of the historic district of Puebla, Mexico proving that old spaces can be cleverly revitalized and made into something wonderful.

Hotel Holt in Reykjavik, Iceland has been attracting a discerning clientele since it opened in 1965, and this 40-room, 12-suite Reykjavik landmark has the distinction of having the largest privately owned collection of Icelandic art that gives the feel of staying in a stunning art gallery, which appropriately is the name of their elegant fine dining restaurant The Gallery Restaurant where Chef Fridgeir Ingi Eriksson creates French-inspired cuisine.

Located on the prestigious rue Saint-Jacques in Montréal, Canada, the elegant Hôtel Le St-James, which opened in 2002, stands proud; a luxurious, yet tiny property with 61 total rooms (23 rooms and 37 suites) that was once a bank.

The 94-room Auberge Saint-Antoine in Québec, Canada artfully blends more than 700 historical artifacts with contemporary luxury to create a sophisticated and comfortable ambience for its guests. Conveniently located steps away from history, the hotel provided us with a perfect base from which to explore the charming city of Québec.

Some hotels know how to create a luxury experience before you even arrive; Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago is definitely one of them. Pampering begins at the reservation level and continues throughout your stay. The hotel's stunning architecture combined with their restaurant, Sixteen, The Spa at Trump Chicago, unparalleled views, and proximity to shopping on The Magnificent Mile make it destined to become one of Chicago's premier landmarks.

The stunning yellow and coral stucco Mediterranean Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach is a luxurious oasis situated on 4.5 beachfront acres in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,  just minutes north of Miami, where service and world-class amenities go hand-in-hand. Completing the package and tying it up with a beautiful red bow is 400 feet of white sandy beach dotted with their signature red beach chairs and umbrellas. Ah, La Dolce Vita - the sweet life!

Sophisticated travelers have been staying at the Baur au Lac in Zurich, Switzerland, a luxurious grand dame hotel overlooking Lake Zurich since in 1844, and today it is still a sought after Luxury Experience where exceptional service and modern amenities complete its stunning package.

When it comes to luxury, The Pillars at New River Sound in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a stunning 22-room gem located on the prestigious Intracoastal Waterway, where I felt like I was a guest at a secret beach oasis of a dear friend where pampering is second nature to the attentive staff.

If the Fairmont Tremblant, located in Mont-Tremblant, Canada, was any closer to the mountain, I could have reached out my window and touched it. For skiers, it is a paradise, as it is the only ski-in, ski-out resort, and for non-skiers, has enough amenities to make it perfect in any season.

When it comes to a perfect location, it does not get any better than the award-winning Campton Place - A Taj Hotel in San Francisco, California, a luxurious little gem located in the heart of prestigious Union Square.