After months of great anticipation, Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas officially opened its doors yesterday, welcoming guests to another new and exciting Luxury Included® holiday destination. Following a soft-opening on 22nd January 2010, the resort additionally hosted more than 30 top tour operators and travel agents for a first-hand look at the newest property in the Sandals Resorts portfolio.

Acquired in summer 2009, Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas is a former Four Seasons, and now the 14th Sandals Resort in the Caribbean. Expanding on the company’s Luxury Included® concept, it is the first Sandals Resort to offer a Greg Norman-designed golf course, world-class marina and professionally-trained butlers in all 183 beachfront rooms and suites.

It is set on one of the Bahamas’ most beautiful Out Islands, offers gourmet dining in a choice of five à la carte restaurants, land and watersports including six Har-tru tennis courts all lit for night play, airport transfers and gratuities. An exclusive 16,000 sq. ft. Red Lane® Spa is also available to guests, featuring 17 treatment rooms and premier services that embrace the best of the Caribbean region.

In addition to the grand opening, guests travelling to the new resort can currently save up to 35% on travel dates throughout 2010.

Kauai, the island of paradise, has more beach shore per mile than any other island in Hawaii offering more than 50 miles of 43 gorgeous white sandy beaches to wile away life in endless hours of amorous adventure. There is also an endless array of Kauai hotels dotting the coast line to suit the varied needs of the discerning vacationer. Kauai has a laid back pace, a peaceful and natural sea based lifestyle, which will disarm and disrobe even the most hardcore technocrat and bring him closer to life. In addition to the natural beauty of the land, mountains and the seascapes, it is the very cordial local culture that respects the privacy of the tourists, this is what makes Kauai a desirable destination for the rich and the famous as well as the mad hopping reserved; back packer. Whether you are enjoying the coconut shades at Poipu beach or sunbathing on a towel in a secluded cove in Anini, the range of Kauai hotels match the island diverse beaches.

There are lots of Kauai hotels located at Princeville, Poipu and Haena, which offer the vacationers rare and unique experiences that are similar to living in the middle of an exotic island paradise that has not been harmed by the civilized and evolved man. Hanapepe has an old-fashioned small-town charm, with buildings from the bygone era and a lifestyle that is slower than slow-paced. Hanapepe nine art galleries open their doors for a night of artistic enjoyment, every Friday night giving visitors endless hours of global art trekking. For those inclined to water sports, you can rent a snorkel and see the wonders undersea along the Kauai coasts or try sports-fishing.One fine way to sleep under the moon and the stars is to start the evening of with a bottle of champagne overlooking the ocean on the lanai of a suite at one of many beachfront Kauai Hotels. If you make reservations in any one of these hotels in towns like Hanalei, Lihue, or Wailua, indulging in a full-bodied walking tour of the town is an experience you would relish. For culture lovers who would like to indulge in the local cuisine, and creations, many Kauai Hotels host weekly culture shows of Hawaii, which can be experienced for free or at a negligible cost. Many Kauai hotels host daily hula performances, torch lighting ceremonies, and local food & cuisine demos, among other cultural offerings. 

Kauai is a hiker dream destination, with spectacular wild trails that give a first hand experience of the natural liveliness of Kauai’s verdant wilderness. Many Kauai hotels have or can arrange for hiking and trekking expeditions in the mountains. Hikes may vary between comfortable walks to challenging crawls into hidden valleys streaming with magnificent waterfalls. 

Kauai Hotels will help vacationers with all their needs like, renting a kayak or boat to leisurely laze along one of the Na Pali cost, or journey up stream the Wailua River to the famous Fern Grotto. By its very nature, the garden Island of Kauai is a destination to be explored, an experience to be discovered a place that encourages loved ones to gather and create priceless memories to last a lifetime. You will be sure to enjoy your stay with all Kauai Hotels have to offer.

If you have the hand to splurge, we have to list of top ten hotels around the world. Mentioned below are few top-notch hotels preferred by celebrities and presidents. Wanna stay with them?

At number 10 is the only 5-star hotel in the Southwest, The Mansion on Turtle Creek. A dinner at this elegant hotel in Dallas offers a vast variety of exceptionally luscious dishes. The beauty and classiness is garnished with the celebrated southern service and charisma. Every corner of ‘The Mansion on Turtle Creek’ represents Texas.

Ranking 9th, The Ritz in Paris was recently blemished with disgracefulness as a lethal car accident of Princess Diana took place nearby. However, this incident cannot cause more than a scratch to the dignity and esteem of the gemstone chandeliers, and draperies that flawlessly signify the elegance of France during late 19th Century. This is a famous and favored destination of celebrities, party-lovers, and royal guests.

The Crillon, at number 8, is amongst the best extravagant hotels in Paris. Gracefully positioned on Place de la Concorde, two 1800’s town abodes of Le Crillon is a destination with pride and suppleness. One of the reasons this hotel is in the top ten ranking, along with scrumptious food, is the amount of marble it holds. The status and sophistication of this hotel is considered to be a national treasure for the country. The interiors of rooms here is a splendid blend of contemporary France with tinges of 10th Century.

If you think the famous celebrities stroll only in hotels of Paris, then it’s time for you to know more about The Oriental in Bangkok. This hotel at Rank 7 witnesses appearances of renowned personalities very often. If the recently refurbished edifice doesn’t entice you, the delectable food served in hotel’s restaurant will hold you from checking out. At night, try barbequing under the flickering rays glittering stars.

Very few hotels can manage to unify native charisma with top-notch exquisiteness and elegance. One amongst them is Dorchester in London. Constructed in 1930’s, this rank-6 hotel is literally rich. You can almost view the earlier days of England’s prosperity in the 1,500-square-meter sheet of gold and 1,100 sq meters of marble. Stay like a king and dine like an emperor in Dorchester.

Ranked as number 5, Regent in Hong Kong offers lavish rooms with stunning natural panoramas. This well-designed edifice offers almost everything including a charming Jacuzzi and a vast massage center. The blending of its eastern culture with the arrival of westerners is marvelously carved by the hotel’s restaurant. If you are among the countless lovers of Shanghai’s nightspots, you would love to spend a night in the hotel’s bar.

Be treated like a monarch in The Four Seasons, ranked 4th, while witnessing the panoramic vistas of Chicago. Although the exquisiteness talks about the high soaring sky-scrapers, the ambiance of rooms will provide a feel of residing in the traditional houses of Chicago. The restaurant offers lip smacking food from all parts of the world made by chefs for all over the world.

While wandering under the red light vicinity of Netherlands, enter one of the most exquisite hotels in the world, Amstel Inter-Continental positioned at number 3. The celebrities and royalties are often noticed appreciating the customer service of the hotel, along with the graceful magnificence. You won’t find rooms anywhere in the city as big and airy as in this hotel. The spaciousness permits you to evidently observe the intermingling of Dutch and European shades.

Accurately ranked number 2, The Peninsula in Hong Kong is a remarkable mixture of traditions and modern amenities. The huge, striking foyer is a gateway to much gorgeous interiors. While the outside is bordered with fleet of Jaguars and Rolls Royces, the inside is equipped with dazzling pool and charming, scenic gymnasium. Few rooms are endowed with telescopes that enable visitors to watch the remarkable panorama offered by the hotel.

Finally, the most superior, top-notch among all, at rank number 1 is The Hotel Bel-Air in California. Get a cigar with your name carved on it and share it with deceased presidents. This exquisite hotel located in the best natural trails of California offers succulent food in the airy restaurant and a good massage at the health spa.

Which type of elegance do you prefer?