Some Like it Hot / When the ever eternal, or at least so it seems, winter darkness descends on the northern hemisphere, sun lovers make their essential pilgrimage to those places where the sun still shines – be it summer in a city or an exotic island in the South sea. So why not try the ultimate in barefoot sophistication or jet off to the favourite vacation spot of the rich and famous. Whether you’re looking for sundrenched pristine white beaches, an urban city vibe, to rub shoulders with the glitterati or just relax and recharge your batteries in the shade of a palm tree, the choices are limitless. For more suggestions of Sun Lovers hotels follow the tag Sun Lovers on one of the hotels’ pages.

One&Only The Palm

Dubai, UAE

Located on the peninsula of one of the world’s most spectacular landscapes, Palm Dubai, One&Only The Palm offers an exclusive and secluded enclave of impeccable style. Amidst lush manicured gardens, fountains and pools along the sparkling shore, guests can enjoy the beauty of the resort. On the horizon, view the wonder and excitement of the New Dubai Skyline. Only a short journey by private water taxi or limousine, One&Only The Palm, is an oasis of stylish energy and tranquility designed to elevate the senses. Read more...

Soneva Fushi

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Fringed by white sand beaches that shelve gently into the azure blue sea, legendary Soneva Fushi looks like a Robinson Crusoe idyll, however the finest creature comforts are always at hand. Its remoteness is central to its charm, offering the ultimate in barefoot sophistication for which the oft borrowed expression – No News No Shoes was coined Read more...

Las Ventanas al Paraíso

Los Cabos, Mexico

Guests are welcomed into a sensual ambiance of luxury and pleasure, where the stunning nature is central to the experience from the moment they arrive. Days are spent enjoying the natural riches of Los Cabos, including the sea, mountains and desert; playing the many championship golf courses and indulging at the spa; having drinks under the thatched palapas and fresh fish at the Sea Grill; gazing at the nighttime stars through the telescope in their suite or enjoying the evening on their suite's rooftop patio. Read more...

Anantara Kihavah

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Tranquil private villas. Underwater dining. Boundless horizons. The morning sun dappling the crystal clear waters of a secluded lagoon. Afternoons spent sunbathing by your private infinity pool, just steps from the ocean. An evening stroll across soft white beaches, the moonlight casting shadows on the sand. Nights spent dreaming to the sound of the waves in an overwater villa. Imagine life on a luxurious deserted island - an island of swaying palm trees and unending horizons of blue. Read more...

L’Hôtel Le Toiny

St Barths, Caribbean

Privacy and exclusivity have always been the defining characteristics of l’Hôtel Le Toiny. Situated in the area of the island referred to as Côte Sauvage, the 15 pastel-colored bungalows, called Villa Suites, are set on a gentle slope overlooking the bay of Toiny and the Caribbean Sea. Each is surrounded by tropical vegetation, has its own gated entrance and a red mailbox flag that serves as a “Do Not Disturb” sign. It is this emphasis on privacy that has always seduced our clients who are looking for a unique and privileged place. Read more...

Cavo Tagoo

Mykonos, Greece

Cavo Tagoo in Mykonos island of Greece strives to be a canvas upon which visitors can color their island dreams. The outstanding, friendly service and carefully crafted luxury that customers enjoy are elements that achieve perfection for a relaxing stay in Mykonos. Cavo Tagoo’s number one priority is creating memorable experiences for its guests and therefore the hotel makes every effort to ensure that each visit is fondly etched in its customers’ minds. Read more...

Huvafen Fushi

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Underwater spa rooms. Underground wine. Pristine waters below your ocean bungalow's glass floor. Immersed in surreal beauty in a private courtyard onshore. "Rooms" at sea - 68-foot sleek designer yacht or a traditional Maldivian dhoni, fitted with modern indulgences. Cuisine in the raw. Private dining experiences. A stretch of private beach or 1001 nights boudoir chic. Read more...

One&Only Reethi Rah

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Surrounded by the crystal blue wonders of the Indian Ocean, this superb all-villa resort offers an unrivalled level of style, choice and personalised exploration. Sleek and spectacular, with unprecedented privacy, One&Only Reethi Rah inspires extraordinary journeys for the soul. Set on one of the largest islands in North Male' Atoll, adorned with endless white sand coves and turquoise bays, all villas enjoy beautiful ocean views and direct access to the lagoon. Read more...

Six Senses Laamu

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Dolphins swim and spin all along the seashell dappled shores of Six Senses Laamu, the only resort in Laamu Atoll, just five degrees north of the Equator. Snorkel in Laamu’s coral rich house reef among Oriental Sweetlips, parrotfish and even green turtles. Surf Yin Yang, one of the Maldives’ most famous waves, that breaks just offshore. Read more...

Phulay Bay Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Krabi, Thailand

Escape to pure luxury at Phulay Bay. This Ritz-Carlton Reserve offers an exclusive getaway ideal for those who appreciate a luxurious sanctuary tucked away in one of the most exquisite corners of the world. This personalized retreat combines a refined, casual setting, indigenous flavors and the most individualized service for the journey of a lifetime. Read more...

Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort

Krabi, Thailand

The Tubkaak Krabi, a boutique resort in the embrace of green haven. Rewarded Outstanding Environment, Design and Best Romance Award Winning Hotel for many consecutive years. Tubkaak is named after a romantic and secluded beach in Krabi, literally means "Home for Visitors", a few steps to the Andaman Sea. The hotel is unique villa style accommodation combines elements of modern and local legendary, allowing guests to relax amongst magnificent seascape with inspiring views of "Pa Koh" (archipelago). Read more...

Cap Juluca

Anguilla, Caribbean

If there is one place that embodies the romance, serenity and physical beauty of the Caribbean, it’s Cap Juluca. Located along the intimate crescent of Maundays Bay on the exclusive island of Anguilla, Cap Juluca’s Greco-Moorish architecture is as timeless as the sea itself. And thanks to a $28-million renovation, Cap Juluca is tailored to today’s travelers and seekers of solace, yet focused on improving your overall resort experience. Read more...

Trisara

Phuket, Thailand

Trisara, in Sanskrit meaning the "Third Garden in Heaven" is South East Asia's most intimate and exclusive resort & spa. Nestling over our own private bay just 15 minutes from Phuket International Airport, the resort is hidden amongst lush tropical jungle, with all accommodation offering private pools, dramatic sea views and a true sense of privacy. Read more...

Soneva Kiri

Kood Island, Thailand

Remote but accessible aptly describes the Thai island of Kood, on which Soneva Kiri is set amidst the lush tropical rainforest, off the south-east coast of the Gulf of Siam. International guests are personally met on arrival at Bangkok’s airport and transferred to the resort’s own airplane for the one-hour flight to the Soneva Kiri airfield. From the air, the beauty of untouched Thailand and Koh Kood, with its white sandy beaches is immediately evident. Read more...

La Samanna

St Maarten, Caribbean

Set beside St. Martin’s finest beach, lapped by the Caribbean Sea, La Samanna Resort and Spa is the ultimate luxury resort. Constantly ranked among the Caribbean’s top ten hotel retreats, it is a garden paradise in which to enjoy an al fresco massage, or lie in a hammock, lulled by the waves. As at all Orient-Express hotels, dining out is a real occasion, with wines from the state-of-the-art cellar. Read more...

Andara Private Villas

Phuket, Thailand

Andara offers the pinnacle of lush tropical living in Phuket. Each accommodation is conceived to exist in perfect harmony with its natural surroundings, where Thai-inspired design creates seamless marriage between indoor and outdoor living environments, all the while maintaining complete privacy screened by dramatic landscaping. Read more...

Copacabana Palace

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Certain hotels embody the glamour of a city and keep its history alive, the Copacabana Palace is one of them. This is a legendary meeting place of Rio's high society. For decades, royalty, film stars, stars of stage, music and sport as well as politicians and business leaders have come here for the fine cuisine, dancing, sumptuous service and sheer sophistication. Read more...

Le Tousserok

Mauritius, Indian Ocean

Le Touessrok is one of the world's great romantic resorts. Sensuous and chic, it is the essence of cool, modern elegance basking in the cultural warmth of tropical Mauritius. The resort is set on a beautiful stretch of white-sand coastline overlooking the tranquil Trou d'Eau Douce bay. On the mainland are the suites and rooms, pools, restaurants and bars, Givenchy Spa, tennis and the kids club. Read more...

Eden Rock

St Barths, Caribbean

Eden Rock was the first hotel to be built on the island of St Barths, constructed around 1950 by a famous Caribbean aviator and adventurer, Rémy de Haenen. The hotel became a bolthole for his Hollywood friends and in its heyday in the fifties and sixties was visited by Greta Garbo, Howard Hughes and other guests including the Rothschild and Rockefeller families who became so content on the island as to buy land and build homes, setting a style for the island that continues to this day. Read more...

The Setai

Miami, USA

There is no word for it in English, because nothing quite like is has ever before existed. A meticulously replicated art deco landmark, The Setai recreates the style and charm of Miami’s fabled past, while seamlessly blending Asian traditions of simplicity and grace. The Setai is a confluence of superlatives and inspiration. We invite you to immerse yourself in its allure. Read more...

Fasano Las Piedras

Punta del Este, Uruguay

A place of charm beyond explanation: that is how we can best describe the area JHSF and Hotel Fasano have selected for an unprecedented development in Punta del Este. In 480 hectares of amazing sceneries rises Las Piedras, the first beach-and-countryside development in Punta Del Este. Read more...

Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita

Mauritius, Indian Ocean

East of Madagascar, discover the island said to have inspired heaven. Cocooned by a private sanctuary,Four Seasons embraces boundless views of blue waters and green-blanketed mountains. Thrill to the oceanfront finish on the Ernie Els golf course. Splash with the family on serene lagoon beaches. Instil tranquility with regionally inspired treatments in an over-water spa. Read more...

Maia Luxury Resort & Spa

Seychelles, Indian Ocean

When it is time to pause your frenetic pace and rediscover senses dulled by the incessant demands of life, there is a place called Maia Luxury Resort & Spa - offering something more than just breathtaking views, unsurpassed service and astonishing accommodation. Maia offers you a place to restore your self. Stop. Stay. Begin again. Read more...

North Island

Seychelles, Indian Ocean

The development on North Island is unashamedly aimed at providing the very best in privacy, location, accommodation, services, facilities and experience. The Island has only 11 guest Villas – exquisitely designed to celebrate nature and offer an authentic home-from-home ambience. The result is a special destination that touches the lives of its guests and inspires them long after they have left. North Island is an example of a sustainable ecologically sensitive utilisation of a precious natural treasure. Read more...

Song Saa Private Island

Sihanoukville, Cambodia

The Song Saa Private Island is as seductive as the name implies. Think intimate. Think luxurious. But above all think harmony – with all the elements of nature that make this place so special. As a guest, you’ll be among the first foreigners to experience this beautiful, untouched world, where rare hornbills will land on your balcony. In this private intimate setting, you will lose yourself in the natural world. No intrusions. No work. Nothing but play. Read more...

W Bali

Bali, Indonesia

Step inside and be transported to Bali’s most opulent playgrounds, lush tropics and seductive seas. Believe. Welcome to W Retreat & Spa Bali - Seminyak where every day is an urban myth where music surrounds, energy abounds and the mood nothing less than intoxicating. Surrender to the indulgence. For some retail therapy, we are within strolling distance to Bali’s hippest boutiques, eclectic galleries, restaurants and music clubs. Read more...

Kirini Suites & Spa

Santorini, Greece

Nestled in the village of Oia Santorini, lies Kirini Suites & Spa, a unique atmosphere’s hotel amongst luxury hotels in Santorini. The mesmerizing view of the Caldera Volcanic islands, gives this Santorini luxury hotel, an out of this world vibe. Read more...

Viceroy Riviera Maya

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Hidden in a small village of Playa Xcalacoco just outside Playa del Carmen, along the pearlescent sands of the Riviera Maya, Viceroy, formerly The Tides Riviera Maya, is a seaside refuge extending deep into the primitive Maya tropical forest. The 41-villa Mexico Luxury resort and its stunning spa present the epitome of Maya Riviera beach unpretentious luxury, exuding the ambience of an exclusive private Playa del Carmen villa or opulent residential compound. Read more...

Blue Palace Resort & Spa

Crete, Greece

Nestled on the famed coast of Elounda on the Island of Crete, our luxury beachfront resort offers emblematic views to the relics of Spinalonga Island. A luxury resort in Greece with exceptional charm, architecture and style, Blue Palace Resort & Spa is the perfect hideaway to combine authentic island luxe accommodations, the finest award winning cuisine and a soothing retreat for the senses. Read more...

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

Dubai, UAE

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, located on the west crescent of the Palm Jumeirah delivers unrivalled luxury with an imperial touch at the 405 rooms and siutes culturally-inspired destination. Hand-painted frescoes, Turkish artworks and lavish murals combine to conjure up the magnificence of the Golden Age. The imperial hospitality experience is further expressed in the design and scale of the property, the thoughtfulness of the service and the subtle interweaving of the Arabian Renaissance. Read more...

Al Qasr Madinat Jumeirah

Dubai, UAE

Al Qasr, The Palace, is the centre-piece of the resort and designed to reflect a Sheikhs summer residence. It is grandiose and impressive in its elegant situation – elevated to provide a magnificent ‘jewel in the crown’ at the heart of the Resort. Madinat Jumeirah lies in a superb location along the prestigious Jumeirah beach strip, close to up-market residences, where careful town planning has ensured exclusively low-rise constructions. Read more...

Bab al Shams Desert Resort & Spa

Dubai, UAE

Situated in the heart of the desert and nestled in the dunes of Dubai, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa is the ultimate luxury retreat. An exclusive low-rise resort in the desert surrounded by gently sloping dunes and natural desert landscape, Bab Al Shams offers guests a one of its kind traditional desert experience that is true to the culture and heritage of Dubai and the UAE. Read more...

Baros

Indian Ocean, Maldives

Baros Maldives is an exotic Maldives luxury resort on a coral fringed bijou island in the heart of the crystal clear waters of the Maldives. Spacious retreats amidst lush jungle surroundings, a wide array of innovative cuisine and a host of modern amenities and facilities are offered at this Maldives resort to ensure guests have a relaxed, pleasurable holiday experience like no other. Read more...

Naka Island

Phuket, Thailand

Nestled among stunning beaches, lush coconut groves, the emerald-green Andaman Sea and breathtaking idyllic landscapes off the coast of Phuket, The Naka Island is an exclusive boutique resort. Escape the everyday in tranquil, enchanting surroundings. Read more...

The Mezzatorre Resort & Spa

Ischia, Italy

Mezzatorre Resort & Spa is one of the most exclusive Italian 5-star hotels situated in Ischia, the largest and lushest island of the Gulf of Naples, right in front of the island of Capri. Situated on the peak of a promontory overlooking the sea between Lacco Ameno and Forio, it is surrounded by a pinewood of approximately 7 hectares. Read more...