Part of the Libertador Hotel Group and set in landscaped gardens, the Sacred Valley Lodge has 16 rooms split between 1 and 2 storey cottages. All rooms are spacious with air-conditioning, private facilities and large balconies (or terraces) with a view of the Urubamba Valley. The lodge has a restaurant serving continental & local cuisine plus a bar, laundry service and a small shop. 

The Safir Hotel is centrally situated in a residential area of the city and 5 minutes from the shopping district. The hotel consists of 92 well appointed rooms and suites. Hotel facilities include a health spa, tennis courts, outdoor swimming pool and gift shops. 

Named after the soaring white sails that crown its roof, Sails in the Desert Hotel is located in the heart of the Outback close to the magical setting of Ayers Rock. The interior decor focuses on Aboriginal heritage and culture, with a gallery in the lobby and significant artworks featured throughout the public areas and in the private rooms. Relax in one of the 232 spacious, airy, beautifully appointed rooms, enjoy a cocktail in the lovely grounds, or sit back and relax under the magnificent white sails. The hotel also features the acclaimed Mulgara Gallery, the lively, buffet-style Winkiku Restaurant, tapas-style cuisine by the pool at Rockpool (seasonal), and the award winning signature restaurant of Voyages Ayers Rock Resort, Kuniya Restaurant. 

The Salvo Hotel is conveniently located close to the Bund, Nanjing Road and the Yuyuan Park. The hotels’ 600 rooms and suites are well equipped with air conditioning, television, telephone, mini bar and hairdryer. Hotel facilities include a Chinese and western restaurant, bar, coffee shop, gym and beauty salon. 

Samburu Serena Safari Lodge is situated on the fertile banks of the Uaso Nyiro River, in the centre of the Samburu Game Reserve in Kenya's rugged, semi-arid Northern Province. There are 62 standard rooms with shower only facilities, this includes the eight family rooms that have bath and shower facilities. All the rooms have ceiling fans, direct dial telephones and private verandahs that overlook the river where crocodiles feed in full view of the guests. The main area of the lodge has a dining area, bar, lounge, curio shop, beauty salon, library and swimming pool. Other services offered, for an additional cost, include camel rides, traditional Samburu dancing, nature walks and bird walks by the resident naturalist. Beauty therapy is available and includes massages, aromatherapy, manicure and other treatments.  

Samburu Serena Safari Lodge is situated on the fertile banks of the Uaso Nyiro River, in the centre of the Samburu Game Reserve in Kenya's rugged, semi-arid Northern Province. There are 62 standard rooms with shower only facilities, this includes the eight family rooms that have bath and shower facilities. All the rooms have ceiling fans, direct dial telephones and private verandahs that overlook the river where crocodiles feed in full view of the guests. The main area of the lodge has a dining area, bar, lounge, curio shop, beauty salon, library and swimming pool. Other services offered, for an additional cost, include camel rides, traditional Samburu dancing, nature walks and bird walks by the resident naturalist. Beauty therapy is available and includes massages, aromatherapy, manicure and other treatments.  

The story of Samode Palace goes back more than four and a half centuries. The palace is full of architectural delights – the dining room with its stained glass windows and its collection of old family portraits, the Durbar Hall with its painted ceilings and intricately carved walls and beautiful chandeliers, give this palace its old-world charm. Each room is designed in traditional Rajasthani style and the antique furniture blends well with the atmosphere making it comfortable and luxurious at the same time.  

lanked by kilometres of unspoilt beaches and malaria-free nature reserves, including the award-winning Shamwari Game Reserve, Shamwari Townhouse in Port Elizabeth is located on South Africa’s southeast coast. Nestled in the exclusive beachfront suburb of Summerstrand, Shamwari Townhouse is less than ten minutes from the airport and within 100 metres from the rolling Indian Ocean. The Art Deco façade of the double storey building is reflected in the elegant and contemporary interior. The landscaped feature garden completes the picture of serenity. No stone was left unturned to ensure that the seven exquisite suites are masterpieces of comfort and opulence. Enjoy a drink in the Champagne Lounge, a spectacular setting with glass doors opening onto the tranquil pool deck. The dining room presents fine dining in a graceful setting and specialises in business breakfasts for the most discerning palate. The cellar houses several thousands of fine and rare, local and imported wines, wher 

The San Agustin El Dorado Hotel is situated in the heart of the imperial city of Cusco between the Plaza Mayor and the famous temple of the sun. It has 73 comfortable rooms and suites all with standard facilities. The hotel has a restaurant and a bar. 

an Camp is located deep in the Kalahari Desert on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans, the largest saltpans in the world. A maximum of 12 guests are accommodated in 6 large walk-in green canvas tents on slightly elevated wooden platforms with en suite facilities (bucket shower and flush toilet). Camp amenities include a mess tent for dining and a tea tent with Persian carpet cushions for socialising. After the rains (December to April), there can be enormous herds of Wildebeest, Zebra and Springbok (with the accompanying predators) on the open grasslands. The summer rains also leave a warm shallow layer of water that entices waterfowl and flamingos. Activities are conducted in open 4x4 vehicles custom designed for this terrain and accompanied by knowledgeable guides. In the winter months only, all-purpose ATV vehicles (four wheeler motorcycles) are available, allowing guests to travel across the saltpans. Walks with a Bushman tracker and visits to historical baobab trees used by Livings 

The San Martin Hotel and Resort is situated less than 500 metres from the Iguassu Falls National Park and next to the bird park. The 142 room hotel was built in English colonial style and is set in a 27-acre wooded area. Facilities at the hotel include a swimming pool, tennis courts and a restaurant. 

Close to the village of Birethanti, Sanctuary Lodge has magnificent views of the sacred and unclimbed Fishtail Mountain, or Machhapuchhre, as it is locally known.  

Although the Sanctuary Lodge at Machu Picchu is in a remote area, it was extensively renovated in 2001 and now offers a high standard of accommodation, although the range of facilities is still limited.  

The Sandoway Resort is nestled amongst 300 coconut palms on the pristine beach frontage of Ngapali Beach on the Bay of Bengal. Accommodation consists of 48 villas and cottages all designed and furnished in traditional Burmese style. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool and Spa and fishing, boat trips, snorkelling and windsurfing are also available. 

The Santa Clara Convent was built at the beginning of the seventeenth century. Used as a charity hospital for some time and having fallen into disrepair, in recent years it has been transformed into a first class hotel, managed by Sofitel. The hotel has 162 rooms, some with views of the Caribbean. The hotel, which is located in the historic old quarter, has a large outside swimming pool, 3 restaurants and a bar. 

Sarova Lion Hill Lodge overlooks Lake Nakuru, offering a unique vantage point. Each of the 67 appointed chalets has a separate lounge and secluded verandah with views over the lake and the distant hills. Situated in the heart of the Rift Valley, Lake Nakuru is one of Kenya's most famous soda lakes. A major feature of this park is the birdlife, particularly the thousands of flamingos. A rhino sanctuary also provides the opportunity to see the greatly endangered black rhino. The lodge restaurant and bar open onto a large viewing deck with panoramic views. The lodge also has a swimming pool, sauna, laundry service, curio and gift shop, conference facilities and a medical clinic. Each evening guests are treated to a performance of traditional dance. 

Our stay in a second location within Chobe is at the Savute Elephant Camp, shaded by towering acacia trees on the banks of the dry Savute Channel. Accommodation is in 12 luxurious twin-bedded tents with private timber decks. The camp features a specially constructed ‘elephant-proof’ heated swimming pool. Game can be viewed from the deck of the central lounge and dining area.  

The first class Scottsdale Princess Hotel, Phoenix is managed by the prestigious Fairmont Hotels group, and a member of the ‘Leading Hotels of the World’. The hotel has 651 spacious rooms, with coffee-makers, individually-controlled air-conditioning, telephone, cable TV, computer dataport, iron and ironing board, minibar and in-room safe. The large bathrooms have separate shower and tub, hairdryer and bathrobes. Every room has a private balcony or terrace. There is a choice of restaurants – the main ‘LV Bistro’ dining room, ‘The Grill’ steakhouse, the Mexican ‘La Hacienda’ restaurant and the elegant ‘Marquesa’ restaurant for fine dining, with a Mediterranean cuisine. The hotel has a swimming pool and an award-winning Spa.  

Situated close to Phan Thiet the Seahorse Resort and Spa provides relaxation along the picturesque coast of Mui Ne. The resort provides 90 rooms and bungalows set in landscaped gardens and surrounded by views of the ocean. All rooms have a private balcony or terrace and amenities include satellite television, IDD telephone mini-bar, in room safe, coffee and tea making facilities. There is a wide range of dining options at the hotel including locally caught fresh seafood. Leisure amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, fitness centre and spa. 

Nestled on four acres of landscaped gardens, Sedona Hotel Mandalay is ideally located in the heart of the city and faces the majestic Royal Palace and Mandalay Hill. Sedona Hotel Mandalay has 247 rooms and suites, decorated with a mixture of ethnic and the modern. Rooms have air-conditioning, colour TV with in-house movies and satellite channels, hairdryer, mini-bar, safe deposit box and IDD telephone. Hotel facilities include swimming pool, tennis court, fitness centre, shopping arcade, drugstore, 24-hour Doctor-on-call and laundry service. (www.sedonahotels.com.sg)  

ocated on the banks of Lake Nzerakera, Selous Safari Camp has been designed to blend in with the spectacular natural scenery. The camp has the prime position at the centre of the unique riverine and lake complex, with the highest concentration of African wildlife and myriad birdlife. There are no fences and no artificial modifications to the natural fauna and so animals wander freely through the camp. Each of the nine safari tents sits atop its own raised timber platform and has been designed with widest side to front, to maximize views and breeze with 6 ft wide double beds, bedside tables & lamps, ceiling fans and ambient 240v lighting, en suite bathrooms with double brass basins, cupboard space and dressing area. The adjoining shower area is open to the stars and there are two verandas - one to the front of the bedroom and the second to the rear of the tent. Activities in open four-wheeled drive vehicles make for exhilarating early morning and evening forays into the surrounding b 

Hotel Semurg Bukhara is situated minutes from the historical Old City. The hotel has 75 comfortable rooms, which have air conditioning, satellite television, in room safe and ensuite bathroom. Hotel facilities include a swimming pool, restaurant and café. 

he Mara Serena is an interpretation of a traditional Masai Manyatta village of domed huts that are styled and arranged to blend into the natural landscape. The public areas of the lodge include a restaurant, bar, lounge, curio shop, swimming pool and beauty salon. There are 76 huts with ensuite shower facilities, mosquito nets, direct dial telephones and a private verandah. Each hut is well spaced to give an uninterrupted view of the plains, the meandering riverine forest and the silhouetted hills beyond. Situated in the heart of the Masai Mara National Reserve, this safari lodge is set on the saddle of a hill overlooking 1,800 square kilometres of rolling plains and woodlands that contain one of the world's richest wildlife sanctuaries. Few other lodges have such a spectacular view of the surrounding landscape or the game and birdlife that inhabits it. It is on this very terrain, stretching endlessly before the lodge, that the annual migration takes place, when millions of wilde 

Situated in the Mount Kenya Forest, Serena Mountain Lodge offers you great game viewing from the privacy of your room, as game flock to the nearby waterhole. Serena Mountain Lodge is surrounded by a dense rain forest that comes alive with the sounds of the wild, while the rocky peaks of Mount Kenya overlooks its abundance of game. Elephant, buffalo, rhino and waterbuck are regular sights at the 42-roomed lodge. Attractive bedrooms furnished with African art, each with private bathroom, gives you comfort in Mountain Lodge style. Arrangements for forest walks can be made and are a unique experience with on foot sightings of game and bird life. A viewing bunker that is connected to the lodge by a short tunnel allows you to get up close to the animals that feed at the watering hole. 

The Serena Mountain Village Lodge is a charming 46 roomed lodge built in traditional style which nestles in the heart of a coffee plantation close to Arusha. The lodge is a re-creation of a traditional African village with views of Lake Duluti, Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro. The nature trail around Lake Duluti provides a sanctuary for over 130 different bird species and is an ornothologists paradise. Each stone-built room is housed in a thatched circular dwelling, clustered in the grounds like a typical African village. All guestrooms have ensuite bathrooms, individual verandahs, carved furniture and net-draped beds. This Serena property has a main dining room and Curio shop. 

The Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge is a rustic and natural lodge inspired by a traditional African village, set in an incomparable location high on a hill in central Serengeti with views across the Serengeti plains Accommodation comprises of 66 thatched rondavel ‘huts’ and the lodge has an attractive bar and dining area.  

Dating back to 1956, this one-time residence of local rulers has now been converted into a traditional heritage hotel. Shahpura House is designed in the style of traditional Rajput architect, a mixture of Mughal and Indian, a facade with domes and frescoes. There are 30 simple but traditionally decorated rooms and suites all with authentic furnishings and private en suite bathrooms. Both Indian and international cuisine is available and there is a bar as well as an attractive swimming pool. 

A premier hotel in the heart of China's ancient capital, Xi'an, the Golden Flower Hotel is an exceptional property in the elegant Shangri-La chain. The hotel's 416 rooms and suites are located in two wings and offer a full range of modern amenities amidst a relaxing blend of Asian and Western décor. Dining options include a tempting choice of Cantonese, Sichuan and International cuisine and the hotel boasts some of the finest fitness facilities in the city. Its sports and health club features top of the range equipment, relaxing sauna and steam rooms, a Jacuzzi and indoor swimming pool. This superb hotel is ideally located to explore Xi'an's remarkable highlights including the renowned Army of Terracotta Warriors.  

Located in Xian’s central business district, within easy access of the airport and the city’s major attractions, this newly built Shangri-La Xian Hotel offers the matchless comfort and service that has become the benchmark of the Shangri-la group throughout the world. Offering the full array of Shangri-la’s exceptional amenities its 400 rooms combine an outstanding level of 5-star luxury, spacious elegance and style, whilst its unique Horizon Club accommodation affords a host of additional privileges and amenities. The hotel features a range of bars and restaurants including a lobby lounge, coffee shop, speciality and Chinese restaurants and its excellent health facilities include an indoor swimming pool and a full range of state of the art equipment and facilities. 

Set amidst charming landscaped gardens, the award-winning Shangri-La Hotel Beijing, is one of the most elegant deluxe hotels in the city. Located near the financial district and Technology Park (the Silicon Valley of Beijing) it is also close to the State Guest House and historical Summer Palace. The Hotel's rooms and suites are tastefully-appointed in fine Shangri-La style. There are several restaurants and bars as well as an indoor swimming pool and fitness centre. 

The Shangri-La Hotel is situated in the bustling capital. Set among lush gardens, it is just 60 minutes from the international airport and 5 minutes from shopping districts. Each of the 701 guestrooms and suites are well equipped, the hotel has a wide choice of restaurants and bars offering a range of international and local cuisine. 

The Shangri-La Hotel in Hangzhou stands on the north shore of the famous West Lake. Located five minutes from downtown, the hotel occupies 40 acres of rolling hills and lush greenery, overlooking the Solitary Hill Island and the graceful Xiling Bridge. Just across the hotel is the West Lake where popular recreational pursuits include boat cruises and cycling trips. Each of the Shangri-La Hotel's guest rooms and suites has been tastefully decorated and include private facilities, tea & coffee making facilities, Satellite/Cable Television and mini-bar. (www.shangri-la.com)  

Recently refurbished the Shangri-La Hotel is just minutes from Sydney’s historic Rocks area, featuring 563 spacious and luxurious rooms and suites overlooking many of the city’s famous landmarks. The hotel’s lavishly appointed rooms are amongst the largest in the city, whilst the suites offer 270-degree views across the city and unique window level baths. The hotel’s culinary experiences offer everything from traditional pub cuisine to the superlative Altitude restaurant, and the deluxe Alysium Spa and Health Club features the delights of a Roman-style pool and an invigorating range of health treatments. 

Within easy reach of the city’s airport and its major cultural attractions, the Shangri-La Hotel offers exceptional style and legendary Shangri-La service in the heart of China’s ancient capital. The hotel’s 386 rooms and suites offer contemporary design, superb modern comforts and floor to ceiling windows that afford panoramic views across the city and the gardens. The hotel also features 4 excellent restaurants, offering an array of exquisite cuisine, a bar, a fully equipped health club with heated indoor swimming pool and a choice of luxurious spa treatments that include 6 private and spacious spa suites. With the additional benefits of Horizon Club privileges and premier rooms that are the largest in Xi’an, this elegant hotel is an excellent choice for a luxurious stay amidst the treasures of China’s impressive imperial past. 

Shangri-La Village, Pokhara, is a discreet, compact resort which is a 5 minute drive from the airport and 3km from Phewa lake. It has 65 rooms surrounded by spacious landscaped gardens and a panoramic view from every room. 

ocated amongst the lush landscapes of the Kathmandu Valley, amidst a tranquil setting of dense forest and traditional Nepali villages, the beautiful Dwarika’s Himalayan Shangri-La Village Resort lies on the gentle slopes above the Kavrepalanchowk Valley, affording some quite spectacular views of the magnificent Himalaya ranges. The resort offers 36 charming rooms, with en suite bathroom, hairdryer, satellite television, tea/coffee maker, and international direct dial telephone, set within delightful gardens and accommodated in traditional red brick and thatched bungalows that reflect Newari and Gurung architectural styles. The rooms are beautifully appointed, with traditional furnishings and a graceful open ambience and each affords access to private gardens with hammocks and lounge chairs. The bathrooms feature outdoor showers and expansive views. A centrally located restaurant offers a range of excellent cuisine, including specialised menus and al fresco barbeques, whilst entertainme 

he Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa opened early in 2006 and is located at the Bay of the same name. Comprising three hotels, with 680 rooms, it is set within 124 acres of landscaped gardens. All rooms have balconies and are sea facing, although some have better views of this than others because of the palm trees and lush gardens. The resort has a total of nineteen restaurants and bars, a Chi Spa, five tennis courts, a lazy river, three swimming pools, children’s pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, fitness centre and three private beaches (the longest being 450 metres in length). The three properties are Al Waha (first class), Al Bandar (deluxe) and the exclusive Al Husn (superior deluxe). All rooms have mini bar, electronic safe, tea and coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board, separate bath and shower, satellite television, but the size of room and quality of fixtures and fittings differ between the three properties. All facilities are available to all hotel guest 

Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort is located overlooking the South China Sea on the edge of Kota Kinabalu. This seaside resort boasts 500 charming rooms, equipped with modern facilities. Six outstanding restaurants and bars along with a good choice of recreational facilities. Local attractions, city centre and the international airport are a stone's throw away from this surprisingly tranquil Resort. Guest room facilities include satellite/cable television, international direct dial telephone, electronic safe, mini-bar, coffee/tea making facilities, full-size writing desk, in-house movie channels. (www.shangri-la.com)  

Accommodation in Shanklands Rainforest Reserve is divided between 4 guesthouses, spread out within the grounds. These have two rooms with one bathroom, to share between them. Activities include nature walks, beach activities, 4x4 safaris and bird watching.  

The Sheraton Guilin Hotel is conveniently located near the city centre alongside the Li River. It has 430 well appointed rooms and Suites all with individually controlled air-conditioning and heating, private bathroom, television with satellite channels, IDD telephone, in-room safe and mini-bar. Hotel facilities include an outdoor swimming pool & fitness centre and several restaurants and bars.  

Situated in the heart of Kowloon, the Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel is conveniently located for business, shopping, and sightseeing. It is easily accessible by MTR (subway train) and only a few minutes walk to the Star Ferry. The hotel has 782 guest rooms and suites with many commanding a spectacular harbour view (supplement applicable). The Sheraton Hong Kong offers a full range of amenities and services including a choice of restaurants and bars and a fully equipped health club, rooftop pool and jacuzzi. 

Situated in the heart of Kowloon, the Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel is conveniently located for business, shopping, and sightseeing. It is easily accessible by MTR (subway train) and only a few minutes walk to the Star Ferry. The hotel has 782 guest rooms and suites with many commanding a spectacular harbour view (supplement applicable). The Sheraton Hong Kong offers a full range of amenities and services including a choice of restaurants and bars and a fully equipped health club, rooftop pool and jacuzzi. 

Located at the top of Kowloon’s ‘Golden Mile’, the Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel is situated in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, overlooking the bustling waters of Victoria Harbour. All of the 782 rooms and suites feature exquisite interiors and all the modern comforts you would expect of 5-star luxury, with many affording exceptional outlooks. Glass walls in the Harbour View rooms offer unique bathroom vistas, whilst guests staying in the Tower Suites have exclusive access to the Tower Lounge. A rooftop pool, health club and gym and choice of acclaimed restaurants and Oyster Bar complete the package. Easily accessible by MTR (subway train) and only a few minutes walk to the Star Ferry, the hotel is ideally located for both shopping, and sightseeing.  

The Sheraton Hotel is located in the heart in the city overlooking the Rio de la Plata. This hotel has 739 spacious rooms. There are a number of bars and restaurants. Leisure facilities include the largest spa in Buenos Aires, two swimming pools, a fully equipped gym, and tennis courts. 

The Sheraton Hotel is centrally located and features 375 comfortable rooms and suites, all of which are well appointed. Hotel facilities include a fitness room, sauna, whirl pool and a choice of 4 restaurants. 

The Sheraton Hotel is conveniently located in the capital city of Bandar Seri Begawan and within walking distance to the shops and many of the city’s major attractions. Each of the rooms feature a mini bar, hairdryer, air conditioning and a coffee and tea maker. Hotel facilities include a choice of restaurants offering both international and local cuisine, an outdoor swimming pool, spa facilities and a gift shop. 

The Sheraton Internacional Resort is the only hotel in the Argentinean side of the Iguassu National Park. It is a three-storey building with views of the Iguassu Falls. The hotel features 176 guest rooms and 4 suites, all complete with private balcony, cable television, mini-bar and in-room movies. The rooms have either Jungle Views, or distant views of the Falls. The hotel has several restaurants and bars. It also has an outdoor swimming pool and a new spa overlooking the Falls with fully equipped gym, hi-tech treatments and hot tub. 

The Sheraton Presidente San Salvador Hotel is a modern low-rise first class hotel located in a pleasant residential area of the city. The hotel has 225 comfortable rooms which all have comfortable amenities. The hotel has a bar, and next to this, the main restaurant, La Terraza which serves international cuisine. There is a very inviting outdoor swimming pool.  

The Sheraton Xian Hotel is conveniently located near to city centre and approximately 45 minutes from the airport. Each of the 418 rooms feature IDD telephone, satellite television, hairdryer, in-room electronic safe, tea/coffee making facilities and a mini bar. Hotel facilities include several restaurants, indoor heated pool, sauna, fitness centre and a gift shop. 

The Shigatse Hotel is located in the centre of Shigatse city. The hotel has 123 rooms, each have a private bathroom, television, telephone and mini bar. The hotel restaurant serves Tibetan and Chinese cuisine.  

The Shigatse Hotel is located in the centre of Shigatse city. The hotel has 123 rooms, each have a private bathroom, TV, telephone and mini bar. The hotel restaurant serves Tibetan and Chinese cuisine.  

Shinde Camp comprises of eight twin bedded classic safari tents each with en-suite bathrooms, hot and cold running water and flush toilet. Every possible comfort has been catered for – from mosquito proofing, generated electricity, and a private viewing deck through to a handy flashlight! Each tent, strategically positioned, offers splendid views, whether across the Delta’s mysterious waterways or open grasslands. Accommodation is generally twin share on comfortable three quarter beds, however double accommodation is available on request. Enjoy relaxing by the swimming pool between game viewing. Other activities include power boating, sunset rides, game fishing and a boat trip to nearby Gadikwe Island roost. 

Lying on the edge of the World Heritage listed Daintree rainforest, Silky Oaks Lodge and Healing Waters Spa is an elegant oasis that presents a captivating blend of natural tranquillity and modern sophistication with 50 superb treehouses and riverhouses just 20 minutes from Port Douglas. The treehouses have been specifically designed in natural tones and include floor to ceiling glass doors, spacious interiors and verandas, polished wooden floors, air conditioning, CD player, mini bar and hammock, whilst the premium riverfront properties boast oversized spas and views of the Mossman River. The Treehouse Restaurant offers innovative menus and exceptional wines which are complimented by stunning rainforest views. The lodge also boasts a range of invigorating treatments from the Healing Waters Spa, guided rainforest tours, bike and canoe hire and yoga classes. 

The Siwa Safari Paradise Hotel is a simple complex with some rooms in the main building and the remainder in the form of cottages spread around the grounds. We have chosen the air-conditioned rooms, with private facilities (shower-only in the bathrooms). The buildings have been sensitively constructed around the natural features of the oasis (for example, the design of the lounge takes into account a large palm tree, around which the seating is arranged). The restaurant offers buffet meals; usually, during your stay, there will also be a special Siwan dinner served al fresco under the trees. A natural thermal spring has been adapted as the hotel’s swimming pool. The Siwa Safari Paradise offers the best choice of accommodation currently available in this remote destination. (www.siwaparadise.com)  

Skeleton Coast Research Camp comprises of 5 Meru Discoverer tents nestled between granite rocks. Surrounded by pure wilderness, this camp is truly remote and the perfect setting for a serviced style of camping. The camp is outfitted with necessary comforts and equipment, essential elements to the old and relaxed manner of early explorers. This is one of the most inhospitable but hauntingly beautiful places on the planet: desolate and uninhabited. It has everything, from roaring sand dunes, windswept plains, towering canyons and saltpans to seal colonies and shipwrecks. Full-day explorations in 4x4 vehicles will take all these in, picnicking on the way. Included are cultural visits to the remote villages of the Himba people.  

The Sofitel Bogotá Victoria Regia is located in the Zona Rosa area, close to many shops and restaurants. The hotel has 99 rooms, all featuring Sofitel’s latest “My Bed”. Basilic is the hotel’s main restaurant which specialises in Mediterranean cuisine. Leisure facilities include a fitness centre with Jacuzzi. 

For our stay in the Mediterranean port of Alexandria we have chosen the venerable Sofitel Cecil Hotel, overlooking the eastern harbour. Built in 1929, and renovated 3 years ago, the Cecil has 86 rooms. Period features include the traditional wrought-iron lift, but the rooms themselves have modern facilities. The hotel has 3 restaurants: the lobby level Le Jardin, where buffet breakfast is served, as well as lunch and dinner, the more formal Plat d’Or Grill Room, and the rooftop Italian restaurant. Monty’s Bar is located on the first floor. (www.sofitel.com/sofitel)  

In Rabat accommodation will be at the Sofitel Diwan Hotel, situated in the heart of Rabat. The hotel has 94 air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and safety deposit boxes. Other amenities include a restaurant, a coffee shop and outdoor pool and sauna. 

Located adjacent to Truc Bach Lake, the Sofitel Plaza Hotel Hanoi is a luxurious hotel that soars high above the surrounding city. Each of the 322 deluxe rooms have wall to ceiling windows offering superb views of the tree-lined boulevards of Hanoi and the largest lake in Vietnam, the Ho-Tay. The bedrooms feature satellite television, safe deposit box and mini bar. There are several restaurants which offer a variety of local and international cuisine. Hotel facilities include an outdoor and indoor heated swimming pool, fitness centre, beauty salon and gift shop.  

Enjoying the benefits of a prime central location, Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa is a luxurious hotel that offers guests a choice of 82 exquisite rooms and suites that all feature private double spa baths with TV and, in many cases, private balconies that afford views towards the lake or mountains. Each room is equipped with an enviable array of modern amenities and the hotel also offers a superb new spa with a range of relaxing treatments, a fitness centre, and a stylishly atmospheric restaurant that serves fine French cuisine overlooking a tranquil waterfall and landscaped gardens, providing the perfect setting for dinner. 

The Sofitel Santa Clara was built at the beginning of the 17th century and was originally a convent. After being used as a charity hospital for some time, the building then fell into disrepair, before the Sofitel group turned it into the first class hotel that it is today. The hotel has 136 rooms and suites, some with views of the Caribbean. The hotel, which is located in the historic old quarter, has a large outside swimming pool, 3 restaurants and a bar. 

The Sohar Beach Hotel is a haven of luxury, 200 km from both Muscat and Dubai airports. This beach resort spread over 9 acres of landscaped gardens, has been designed to resemble an Omani fort. It consists of 40 rooms including 6 suites and 7 independent chalets.  

The Sol Palmeras Hotel is located on Varadero beach, 140kms from Havana. The hotel has 404 rooms and suites and 200 bungalows. All rooms have private facilities. The hotel has a number of restaurants serving local and many international cuisines; there are also several bars. Leisure facilities include 3 outdoor swimming pools. 

The Solar Nossa Senhoro do Rosário Hotel is part of Ouro Preto's history. An impressive building, dating from the 19th century, it has 46 rooms and suites (although many of these are located in an adjacent building). The hotel has a restaurant and a bar as well as an outdoor swimming pool.  

The 65 room Sonesta Posada del Inca Resort in Yucay is located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Legend says the liberator of Peru, Simon Bolivar spent one night here. This hotel has beautiful gardens near the Urubamba River and has a spectacular view of the surrounding mountains. Conveniently located near the main attractions in the area.  

In Luxor your stay is at the first class Sonesta St. George Hotel, located beside the Nile. The hotel has 224 guestrooms and suites. Features include remote-control TV, air-conditioning, electronic door locks, radio, hair dryer, mini-bar, direct-dial telephone and safety-deposit box. The hotel offers 24-hour room service, a bank, laundry, money exchange and hairdresser. For dining, take you pick from the main Serapis Restaurant, the Beban Restaurant serving Italian specialities, the Lotus Coffee Shop, the Aladdin Oriental Restaurant or the Miyako Japanese Restaurant. There is also a restaurant and bar beside the large outdoor swimming pool.  

The newest addition to the Sonesta fleet the Sonesta Star Goddess is a 5* all suite cruise liner and is equipped with 33 cabins and suites each named after famous composers. All suites come with their own private terraces. An a la Carte menu is offered in the restaurant each night with an additional choice of private dining in your room should you prefer, whilst breakfast and lunch are offered as a buffet. The sundeck offers a bar and barbeque and hosts excellent panoramic views of the Nile from the fourth deck. Leisure facilities include a jogging track swimming pool and full service spa offering a gym, massage, sauna and Jacuzzi. 

The Serengeti Sopa Lodge is situated in the south west of the park at an altitude of 1615 metres with commanding views over the Serengeti Plains. The 79 guest rooms are spacious and feature a separate lounge area. All rooms have ensuite facilities with 2 queen size beds and a private balcony. There is a restaurant with panoramic views, a guest shop and a swimming pool. 

Sossusvlei Mountain lodge is located on the northern end of the Namibian Nature Reserve at the foothills of the Nubib Mountains. This vast reserve is spanning over 200,000 hectares of pristine Namib Desert reclaimed by conservation efforts to become the largest private nature reserve in Southern Africa. Set beneath mountains, Sossusvlei Mountain lodge offers a sophisticated desert experience. Ten stone and glass desert villas are scattered along the edge of the mountains overlooking the dune sea each offering absolute privacy, each complete with its own observatory and telescope, ideal for stargazing. One night is spent here before moving to your camp. 

Lying on the south west coast of Australia’s third largest island, the Southern Ocean Lodge has been designed to provide a haven of style and intimacy overlooking Hanson Bay. Its cliff top location affords the 21 luxurious suites a spectacular location, matched by their superb fusion of nature and contemporary design. Each suite features sunken lounges, glass walled bathrooms and outdoor terraces. A superbly sited spa blessed with clean air from the Antarctic affords the ultimate in luxury. (Opens 1st March 2008- Gourmet Breakfast, lunch, 4 course dinner and selected beverages are included during a stay at the Lodge). 

Southern Sun North Beach Hotel is a modern hotel centrally located on Durban's vibrant beachfront. All suites and rooms have private bathroom with shower, toilet, radio and telephone, television and M-Net, individually controlled air-conditioning and coffee/tea making facilities. All rooms are sea facing with magnificent views of the Indian Ocean. 

Nestled between Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean, the Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town hotel is ideally situated. It is well sited close to the entrance to the city's premier leisure complex - The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, and is a short 15-minute drive from Cape Town International Airport. The Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town has 546 bedrooms and additional facilities and services include a restaurant, cocktail bar, fitness centre, curio shop and 24 hour secure underground parking. There is also an outdoor swimming pool which provides the ideal spot for you to relax and refresh following a busy day of sightseeing.  

Inspired by traditional jungle construction and blending seamlessly into its forested surroundings, the Spice Village in Thekkady is a tranquil haven located close to the rich wilderness of the Periyar Wildlife Reserve. Offering comfortable chalet style accommodation in the heart of a fragrant spice garden that lies deep in the Cardamom Hills, this hotel affords the perfect spot to immerse oneself in a landscape of dappled forest canopies, rubber and tea plantations and the rolling highlands of the Western Ghats. 52 thatched cottages, with verandas overlooking the gardens, create the perfect ambience, and with a range of facilities that include a swimming pool, tennis court and Ayurvedic centre, there is everything to soothe the body and soul. Activities around the village include trips to the nearby wildlife reserve, plantation visits and walks amongst the verdant forest landscapes.  

The luxurious Spirit of Oceanus opens up whole new horizons with its unique style of “up-close, casual small-ship cruising”. The ship hosts just 114 guests in comfortable outside suites, each with a picture window or porthole. Each suite features twin or king-sized beds, an in-room safe plus satellite telephone and internet access. 

Centrally located, just a few minutes walk from Waitemata Harbour and Auckland’s vibrant shopping and theatre districts, the recently refurbished Stamford Plaza offers 282 luxuriously appointed rooms that afford all the comforts and modern convenience expected of a 5-star hotel, including TV, large bathrooms with separate bath and shower and plush bathrobes. A superb new recreation centre features a heated indoor pool, spa, sauna and a state of the art gymnasium, whilst the hotel boasts a choice of excellent restaurants.  

The Suites San Marino is conveniently located in the heart of Mexico City. Each of the 77 suites offer a fully equipped Kitchenette with a living room, a sleeping area with one queen size bed or two twin beds and a bathroom, air conditioning and a television. Hotel facilities include a gym and a restaurant and bar.  

The Summit Lodge & Spa is located at the foot of the Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. All rooms are air-conditioned, with TV, in-room tea and coffee, kitchenette, balcony, bathroom with bathtub and hairdryer. The lodge also has a swimming pool and jacuzzi. 

The Sur Plaza Hotel is located in the city of Sur, originally famous for its dhow building, and 60 kilometres from the turtle beach at Ras-al-Hadd, a major tourist attraction in Oman. The hotel has 108 basic centrally air-conditioned rooms and facilities include a swimming pool, shop, restaurant and a bar. 

Surama Eco-Lodge provides accommodation in small wooden cabins, with simple private bathroom facilities. Meals are prepared using fresh local produce and served in the main communal building.  

Surama Guest House provides simple accommodation, in a small wooden building, with shared bathroom facilities. Meals are prepared using fresh local produce.  

Located within the park boundaries, the Sutera Sanctuary Lodges all have private facilities with hot & cold running water. Meals will be taken in the Park’s restaurant which serves a good selection of Asian and Western Food. It also has a well stocked bar. 

The Swakopmund Hotel is built in and around the beautifully restored Old Station Building dating back to 1901, this hotel offers luxury accommodation and fine cuisine. The 44 twin rooms, 30 family rooms, 14 luxury rooms and 2 luxury suites are all decorated in a Victorian style reminiscent of a bygone era of grace and civility with modern conveniences - television, minibar, IDD telephone and en-suite bathroom. There are 2 restaurants, one serving mainly buffets, and one seafood restaurant. The hotel also has an adjoining casino and there is an outdoor swimming pool and gift shop. 

Sweetwater's Tented Camp lies in the heart of 24,000 acre privately owned Sweetwater's Game Reserve, and offers magnificent views of game across the open plains to the snow capped peaks of Mount Kenya. From the camp you can view and photograph wildlife in their natural habitat while you sip a few drinks in the comfort of Sweetwaters. Once an original farmhouse, Sweetwaters offers a dining room, bar and reception area. Guests may also dine in the convenience of an outdoor setting. Accommodation is provided in luxuriously appointed tents, with en suite facilities and private verandah and each tent overlooks the waterhole. Day and night game drives are conducted by four-wheel drive vehicles, walking safaris escorted by a knowledgeable ranger, bird walks, and even camel safaris. 

The Swissotel is a first class centrally located hotel offering 234 elegantly furnished rooms featuring an in-room safe and all modern facilities. The five restaurants offer a wide range of International cuisine to suit every taste. The luxury Spa features a fully equipped gym, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and indoor swimming pool.