A magical stay at an Austrian lakeside chateau is truly one of life’s great travel experiences. Just a few hours drive from Vienna, Milan, Munich, Salzburg and Europe’s gateway cities, Capella’s Schloss Velden is a favored Austria boutique hotel for affluent travelers.

The concept store Colette, quite possibly the most stylish store in all of Paris, was founded ten years ago by Indie-preneur Sarah Lerfel and her mother Colette Roussaux. Located in the heart of Paris, Colette is a world leader for trendsetters where you can find a vast variety of exclusives items such as books, CDs/DVDs, electronics and high end designer clothing.

Located in West Kowloon, the hub of the buzzing financial district of Hong Kong, the new W Hong Kong brings a large dose of New York swankiness to the cosmopolitan Asian business capital.

Atlantis, The Palm is the $1.5 billion mega resort with 1,539 rooms and a huge aquarium holding more than 65,000 marine animals. The first resort on Dubai’s man-made Palm Jumeirah island opened with a massive celebration show.

Designed by Dutch designer Marcel Wanders, Mondrian is a quiet enclave just minutes from the bustling center of South Beach with spectacular views of the ocean, bay and downtown Miami.

Created by noted New York design firm MOVK, Southern Florida’s largest wellness spa provides a total sensory experience giving potential residents a tangible sense of the Canyon Ranch Living healthy living philosophy.

citizenM started as an observation. The world has seen the evolution of a new type of traveler. These modern individuals are explorers, trekkers, professionals and shoppers. They travel a lot – both long and short haul. They are independent, share a respect for different cultures and are young at heart. You might be one of them.

The Setai is an intimate, serene oceanfront resort in the heart of South Beach. Its design vision artfully combines the rich architectural history of the neighborhood and its cultural diversity with the International Art Deco movement, particularly its influence in Asia. Spacious. Stunning. Serene. The Setai awaits.

The breathtaking Islands of Tahiti are quintessential tropical paradises with crystal clear, turquoise waters, towering palms, and miles upon miles of white, powder-soft sand beaches. Sofitel Moorea is situated on the edge of a magnificent lagoon, with views toward the island of Tahiti. The resort features 111 luxurious bungalows built over the water, on the beachfront or surrounded by landscaped gardens.

The Galapagos Islands are a group of 13 volcanic islands islands, located in the Pacific Ocean about 1,000 kilometers west of the coast of Ecuador. Galapagos Islands is home to the most diverse variety of land and sea species on the planet; Penguins and whales, sea lions and iguanas, tropical birds and giant tortoises—this bizarre collection of species comes together in a single destination on the equator.