Elite Traveler July-August 2016

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FIJI HILLTOP ESTATE,

NICARAGUA CASONA DON CARLOS, MUKUL The private residence of Mukul’s owners, the Pellas family, Casona Don Carlos includes a 20,000 sq ft combined indoor and outdoor living area with 80ft-high ceilings. There are four colorful bedroom suites, a wraparound stone terrace, private swimming pool and direct access to Nicaragua’s stunning Emerald Coast – and Playa Manzanillo's immaculate white sands. From $5,820 mukulresort.com

UK GROSVENOR PENTHOUSE, GROSVENOR HOUSE SUITES, LONDON With balconies overlooking Hyde Park, the largest suite is the place to entertain. As well as a baby grand piano and media room, a butler will attend to every whim. Other treats include Dom Pérignon and a welcome hamper, canapés, a private bar and complimentary spa treatment.

US TWO-STORY SKY VILLA, PALM RESORT, LAS VEGAS There’s no such thing as OTT in Vegas, as this 30th floor suite, demonstrates. One of the world’s most expensive hotel rooms, the four-bedroom Sky Villa comes fully staffed with a gym, massage room and the ultimate in rock-star living – a heated pool off the two-story balcony with views of the strip. Surround sound and neon lights transform the area into your very own nightclub. From $35,000 palms.com

US FIVE-BEDROOM TERRACE SUITE, THE MARK, NEW YORK

LAUCALA ISLAND RESORT You’ll find little reason to leave this estate in the hills of Laucala Island. Billed as a “resort within a resort”, it boasts nearly 12,000 sq ft of bedroom space, a cook, nanny and chauffeur as well as access to a private airstrip. There’s plenty to entertain, from golf and hiking to the spectacular waterfall, to diving and horse riding. Guests after a more sedate experience will enjoy the spa. From $44,000 laucala.com

America’s largest suite, this vast penthouse occupies the 16th and 17th floors of The Mark and has three elevators, a ballroom with 26ft-high ceilings, a 24-person dining room and a kitchen fit for a Michelin-starred chef. Which is handy, as The Mark’s chef, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, holds three stars and will whip up a private dinner. From $75,000 themarkhotel.com

Art Deco-inspired rooms include five bathrooms.

From $13,491 jumeirah.com

MEXICO PRESIDENTIAL SUITE VILLA, NIZUC RESORT & SPA CANCUN Minimalist design and a tropical garden create a zen feel at this two-bedroom villa with 3,270 sq ft of interior space. There's almost as much outdoors, including an infinity pool and sun deck. All the bathrooms have freestanding tubs and L’Occitane products, while an outdoor shower creates a back-to-nature vibe. Butler service is included. From $6,100 nizuc.com

SWITZERLAND ROYAL PENTHOUSE SUITE, PRESIDENT WILSON HOTEL, GENEVA A favorite among heads of states and celebrities, the 12-bedroom penthouse, on Lake Geneva, covers the entire eighth floor of the hotel. As well as a personal chef, butler and security team, guests also have their own Steinway grand piano, gym, Jacuzzi and billiards table. There’s even a boardroom for those all- important business meetings. From $75,000 hotelpresidentwilson.com

UK GRAND MANOR HOUSE WING, ROSEWOOD LONDON Everything about this screams “exclusivity”, from the private High Holborn entrance to the handsome library. The wing even has its own zipcode. The master bathroom, in Italian marble and filled with Czech & Speake toiletries, strikes a decadent note and a hairdresser and butler ensure VIP treatment. There are five

US THREE-BEDROOM DUPLEX, ENCORE AT WYNN LAS VEGAS There’s nothing subtle about this palatial residence, but this is Vegas. Covering 6,000 sq ft, this suite is unapologetically flamboyant – all jarring pattern, flourishes of hot pink and floor-to-ceiling views of Sin City. Entertainment is key – as well as a billiard room, you get tickets to Steve Wynn’s ShowStoppers and expedited entry to nightclubs. Price on request wynnlasvegas.com

US TATA SUITE,

THE PIERRE, NEW YORK Murano chandeliers, deep

couches, calming neutrals with metallic accents and a bathroom decked out in Turkish marble andMolton Brown goodies – this elegant suite offers comfort on a grand scale – and sanctuary fromManhattan’s relentless pace. There are two en suite bedrooms, living room and a dining room for eight, but the real draw is the view of Central Park. From $20,000 thepierreny.com

further bedrooms. Price on request rosewoodhotels.com