Whether it's a beach vacation on a Greek island, a safari in eastern Africa or a cultural trip to a Japanese metropolis: there is so much to discover on our planet. We present first-class hotels around the globe, where no wish will remain unfulfilled.

These are 10 of the best international hotels:

1. Aman Tokyo

0004 Tokyo, aman.com
Points: 100

Good view guaranteed: Luxury hotel on the six top floors of a high-rise building in Tokyo's financial district. Traditional Japanese design in the lobby and rooms, Italian cuisine in the Arva restaurant.

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2. Mandarin Oriental, Milan

20121 Milan, mandarinoriental.com
Points: 100

Central location in the heart of the city. Rooms and suites spread over four historic buildings. Italian cuisine in the two-star Seta restaurant by chef Antonio Guida. 900-m² spa with hairdresser and beauty salon.

©Mandarin Oriental

3. la Réserve Paris Hotel and Spa

75008 Paris, lareserve-paris.com
Points: 100

A few steps away from the Champs-Élysées, with fantastic views of the Eiffel Tower, the Pantheon, the Grand Palais and the Luxor Obelisk. Star chef Jérôme Banctel takes care of the physical well-being.

©Grégoire Gardette

4. cheval blanc randheli

20057 Noonu Atoll, Maldives, chevalblanc.com
Points: 100

Tropical lagoon paradise with beautiful, bright villas with infinity pools. 12-course menus and French cuisine in the restaurant. Many specials like picnic on a sandbank and barbecue under the stars.

©Cheval Blanc

5. amanpuri

83110 Cherngtalay, Phuket, aman.com
Points: 100

Located on a private peninsula between palm trees and white sandy beach, the Amanpuri captivates with timeless elegance in the pavilions and villas. Five exquisite restaurants and Holistic Wellness Centre.

©Amanpuri

 

 

6. Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam

1017 Amsterdam, hiltonhotels.com
Points: 10

Spread over six typical 17th-century canal houses along the UNESCO World Heritage Herengracht. Personal concierge for every guest, posh Guerlain spa. "Spectrum" restaurant with two Michelin stars.

©Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam

7. The Setai, Miami Beach

FL 33139 Miami Beach, thesetaihotels.com
Points: 99

Hotel with art deco rooms and ocean suites in 1936 high-rise near vibrant South Beach. Asian hospitality meets U.S. beach vibes. Sprawling, palm-lined pool area. Valmont Spa.

©The Setai, Miami

8. one&only palmilla

23400 San José del Cabo, oneandonlyresorts.com
Points: 99

The spacious resort with lots of privacy is located directly on the coast and offers an extensive SPA. On the adjacent 27-hole golf course you can improve your handicap.

©RUPERT PEACE

9. Royal Mansour Marrakech

40000 Marrakech, royalmansour.com
Points: 99

Ancient Oriental architecture and riads; traditional houses, give the hotel, which sees itself as a "city within a city," its face. The individual areas are designed to take guests on a sensual journey.

©Royal Mansour

10. The Silo Hotel

8001 Cape Town, theroyalportfolio.com
Points: 99

Design hotel on the top floors of an old grain silo near the popular Victoria & Albert Waterfront leisure district. Large glass fronts, rooftop infinity pool with views of Table Mountain.

©Mark Williams

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