5 Luxury Hotels & Resorts With A Difference

The first thing for a resort or hotel to achieve is to immediately impress the potential guest, and we wanted to show you a few handpicked choices from our selection that immediately stand out to us, not just in terms of exuberant luxury but also in a sense of the unique. Taking into consideration the whole experience and the desire in each person to discover something truly different, here’s 5 Luxury Hotels & Resorts with a difference.

Per Aquum Niyama – Maldives

Niyama is an island resort with a difference, an innovative difference. Home to the first underwater nightclub Subsix, which has been hosted by international DJ’s from across the world, creating an extravagant mix of relaxation and partying on a paradisiacal island. When you’re not busy living it up you can recuperate on soft white sands, enjoying surreal views of the clear blue Indian Ocean. Luxurious restaurants and bars on the island create an atmosphere that is simply one of a kind, which is equally matched by the opportunities to explore the Maldives in the daytime. An island resort that stands above many others.

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Yas Viceroy –  Abu Dhabi, Grand Prix Hotel

Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi is a special hotel, situated right along side the Yas Marina circuit, host of the Grand Prix. Abu Dhabi is widely known for its extravagance, along with Dubai and this hotel goes more than the extra mile to create an immersive experience for all that care to stop. A host of world class facilities, international cuisine and buzzing nightlife encapsulate the hotels aura. However, when the hotel really becomes a magical experience is when this luxury is met with the fever of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and in 2016 this is the last race of the season in November. What could be more special than watching F1 Drivers like Louis Hamilton or Sebastian Vettel racing from your hotel balcony? This sensational example of innovation has been sanctuary for F1 enthusiasts since 2009.

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Ulusaba Private Game Reserve – South Africa

Owned by none other than Richard Branson himself and set along the beautiful banks of the Mabrak Riverbed, Ulusaba Private Game Reserve is a magnificent blend of emphatic accommodation and breathtaking scenery. This is a resort that has captured every the allure of the plains of South Africa, creating a safari experience that breaks the mould and gets you closer to nature than you ever thought was possible. Nestled amongst a stunning bush canopy, you’ll find phenomenal views of the South African landscape and unique tree house styled suites.

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Marina Bay Sands – Singapore

The epitome of luxury in Singapore and a famous landmark in its skyline is Marina Bay Sands. There’s no resort in the world remotely similar to the stunning three towered architecture of the resort, which is joined by a huge skyline observation deck, boasting the worlds highest open air infinity pool. Enriched with the magnitude of its facilities and the panoramic views of the city below, Marina Bay Sands has become one of the most instantly recognisable resorts in the world. Expect nothing but delectable Far Eastern Cuisine to cultivate and enhance the once in a lifetime experience that can be found at this resort.

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Atlantis The Palm – Dubai

A city within itself, built on the myth of the lost city of Atlantis. Atlantis The Palm is one of the elite hotels in Dubai being surrounded by unique attractions like The Lost Chambers Aquariam, featuring some of the worlds most exotic marine life and Aquaventure Water Park, which is subsequently one of the worlds biggest. Atlantis has an unrivalled selection of facilities including an array of bars, lounges and lavish restaurants, not to even mention the shopping centres and the chance to immerse yourself in amazing activities like swimming with dolphins. Atlantis is a truly diverse and exciting resort, which provides a platform for all the family to inspire a journey into the wonders of Dubai.

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