THE WORLD’S TOP HOTELS MADE-TO-MEASURE BY VIRGIN HOLIDAYS + HIP HOTELS

Virgin Holidays + Hip Hotels have searched the planet to find the World’s Top Hotels and task Travel Gurus with creating luxury itineraries for the most dedicated style seekers.

Topping the 2010 list of the World’s Top Hotels are Indigo Pearl in Phuket, Thailand; Cocoa Island in the Maldives; the iconic Hotel on Rivington in New York and the Chedi Muscat in Oman.

Ideally situated next to Sirinath National Park, Indigo Pearl in Phuket is the most quiet, tranquil and sophisticated place to stay on the island. The hustle bustle of places like Patong are only 30 minutes away, so guests of Indigo Pearl can have the best of both worlds. Expect moody blue lighting to provide the backdrop to a stay here. From £979 for seven nights at Indigo Pearl.

Cocoa Island is for paradise-hunters who want their luxury stylishly simple. The destination speaks for itself: great beach, great snorkelling, great food. Take to the water by kayak, catamaran or windsurfer, or delve beneath the surface under the supervision of a team of Cocoa Island PADI instructors. Then back to beach (pure and unspoilt white powder sand, naturally) or dine on freshly cooked lobster. There are no agendas here, Cocoa Island is pure and absolute escapism. From £1,899 for seven nights.

For those looking for one of the World’s Top Hotels with a little more tempo, New York City is a great place to start. The views from the Hotel on Rivington are outstanding. Choose the Hotel on Rivington Penthouse for its wall-to-wall glass affording panoramic views of NYC and enjoy the space that a Lower East Side hotel can offer than any of its Midtown counterparts. From £749 for three nights.

For culture, style, serenity and elegance, anyone “in the know” is heading to the Chedi Muscat in Oman. Featuring one of the best restaurants in Muscat, a traditional Balinese spa, ocean-side gym and stunning pools, Chedi Muscat gets the VHip vote as the premier property in the Middle East, and is more than deserving of its spot on the list of the World’s Top Hotels. From £899 for five nights.

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