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- As the summer sun continues to beat down on London, it's been hard for us to keep our minds on our work and away from our upcoming beach holidays. As such, we've decided to put together a list of the 10 most beautiful hotels we've come across while dreaming of idyllic getaways. From the stunning Poseidon Undersea Resorts in Fiji to the icy cool Juvet Landscape Hotel in Norway, the list takes us all over the world, showcasing the finest places the highly competitive billion dollar hotel industry has to offer.
Above: Hotel Villa Honegg in Switzerland - Located high on the striking Mount Bürgenstock, this early 1900s villa features 23 luxurious rooms, a private cinema, wellness centre, and a heated infinity pool overlooking the picturesque Lake Lucerne
The Oberoi Udaivilas in India - Situated on the banks of the Lake Pichola, the Oberoi Udaivilas is surrounded by the grand palaces of Rajasthan and perfectly encapsulates the splendor of the royal area with gently rippling fountains, reflection pools and lush gardens
Amangiri Resort in Utah, USA - Nestled amongst 600 acres of desert in Canyon Point, the resort has been designed to blend in with the natural landscape through its hues, materials, and textures. Inside there is a luxury swimming pool, gallery, library, dining room, and cellar
Cabanes Als Arbres in Spain - Perfect for nature lovers, this hotel offers visitors the pleasure of being directly in touch with the foliage and ecosystem at all times, sleeping under a starry sky amongst the framework of a large tree's branches
Katikies Hotel in Santorini - Perched on the cliffs 300 ft above the perfectly clear waters of the Aegean Sea, the Katikies Hotel was the first luxury hotel on the island with infinity pools and unbeatable views
Ubud Haning Gardens in Bali - Set amongst the smokey volcanoes and rice terraces at the heart of Bali, this luxury resort features 38 pool villas, an exceptional restaurant and bar, and a relaxing spa which embraces a holistic approach to wellbeing
Poseidon Undersea Resort in Fiji - Located on the seabed and stretching almost a mile long, the Poseidon Undersea Resort provides unparalleled access to the abundant sea life of Fiji, offering visitors the chance to explore even deeper using their private submersibles
The Juvet Landscape Hotel in Norway - Designed to focus on the outside environment instead of the inside, the minimalist Juvet Hotel is based on the idea that a structure should blend into its surrounding environment, offering amenities that are oriented outwards towards the surrounding nature
The Ritz-Carlton in Hong Kong - Taking pride of place as the world's highest hotel (located on the 102nd to the 118th floor), the Ritz-Carlton in Hong Kong has unrivalled views of Victoria Harbour and features six dining venues, a health club, spa, swimming pool, and grand banquet rooms
One&Only Reethi Rah in Maldives - Offering 130 private resort villas, each well seperated along the shore, the resort gives access to a string of coral atolls, lagoons, and white sand beaches