When a New York getaway is in your travel plans, it important to choose the best hotel as a base for taking a bite of the Big Apple. Upper West Side hotels offer the best access to Central Park, gourmet dining, major museums and Lincoln Center. This location also escapes hoards of tourists tramping around chaotic Times Square; yet it is still within easy reach of the theater district, business district and midtown attractions. For sophisticated travelers, The Trump International Hotel & Tower is a 5-star luxury hotel in New York City that raises the bar on Upper West side luxury with stunning views of the New York skyline and Central Park and a dazzling array of amenities. As a member of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World collection of 5-star luxury hotels and resorts, business and leisure travelers know that their expectations will be met and exceeded at this Condé Nast 2007 Gold List hotel.

In a city where even luxury hotel rooms tend to be small and the bath even smaller, Trump International Hotel guest rooms and suites are impressively spacious with the personal touches like those found in a luxury private home. Look for European-style kitchens in most rooms complete with fine china and crystal. Enjoy an entertainment center with plasma TV, DVD, CD and surprises like a telescope, fresh flowers, coffees, sweet treats and a selection of newspapers. Marble bathrooms in most rooms feature Jacuzzi tubs, cozy bathrobes and deluxe bath products. At night, sink into plush bedding with high-count Italian linens and down pillows. And, staying in touch is easy with a two-line cordless telephone with complimentary local calls and wireless Internet connection.

When it comes to dining, Jean Georges is one of New York’s favorite restaurants. After a day in the city, unwind at the cutting-edge health and fitness and spa. And, the Trump International Clefs d’Or concierge has all the connections for those hard-to-get tickets and dinner reservations.

Over 2 million visitors arrive in Taipei each year. The majority of these visitors are business travelers. It is often difficult to find the best accommodations in a city far away and very different from home; that’s why seasoned business travelers rely on hotels specializing in luxury business travel accommodations and services. Frequent business travelers to Taipei choose The Landis Taipei Hotel, a member of Leading Hotels of the World. The Landis Hotel boasts “personalized service even better than home.” It is recognized as a business travel haven in the midst of the crowded and chaotic cityscape of Taipei.

Combining the serenity of Asia and elegant French art deco décor, guest rooms and suites at The Landis Taipei feature cutting-edge 21st century technology and conveniences. Hotel business suites and rooms feature executive writing desks with high-speed Internet access and satellite TV with DVD complemented by personal touches like personalized stationery, fruit baskets, a morning newspaper and luxury bath products. Tap the expertise of the The Landis Taipei Hotel business center and take advantage of complimentary shuttle service to the main financial district and the Taipei World Trade Center Complex. Work off jetlag at the fully equipped health center. Sample the Hang Chow specialties at Tien Hsiang Lo or the finest French cuisine at Paris 1930 restaurant. And if midnight munchies strike, room service is available 24 hours a day.

As with most major historic travel destinations, it pays to do your homework when planning a trip to Berlin. Staying in a historic luxury hotel helps make the most of a visit. Hotel Adlon Kempinski is centrally located on the Pariser Platz next to the famous Brandenburg Gate within walking distance to Museum Island, theaters, opera, upscale shopping, gourmet dining and lively nightlife.

The founder of the original Hotel Adlon was Lorenz Adlon, the son of a shoemaker and an apprentice carpenter, who dreamed of one day opening one of the most luxurious hotels in the world. In 1907, his dream became a reality and within a short time, the Hotel Adlon was the place to see and be seen. The nobility gave up their winter residences to live at the Hotel Adlon and it became the hotel of choice for visiting royalty and international celebrities. Following the war, the original hotel was renovated and for a time thrived until it was torn down in 1984. The rebirth of the Hotel Adlon coincided with the rebirth of the Federal Republic of Germany in 1997, echoing the original dream of Lorenz Adlon as one of the Leading Hotels of the World. Travel & Leisure magazine cites Hotel Adlon as one of the World’s Best Hotels. The Condé Nast Gold List praises all aspects of the hotel. In 2007, the historic Hotel Adlon celebrates its 100th birthday and “new” Hotel Adlon Kempinski celebrates its 10th birthday. Join the celebration.

Between business and sightseeing, rejuvenate in luxury in a spacious guestroom or suite with the largest and most lavish marble and granite bathrooms in Europe, including heated floors and steambaths in all suites. Need anything? Personal butlers offer impeccable attention to details. Shop the exclusive Hotel Adlon shopping arcade. Dine on German and international specialties at the Restaurant Lorenz Adlon on or on the summer terrace of Restaurant Quarre overlooking the dramatic Brandenburg Gate. And, for a best in-depth look at Berlin, the Hotel Adlon Concierge will arrange historic walking or bike tours or a romantic barge river cruise along the Havel River and Spree River.

Savvy golfers and jetsetters have discovered an Algarve golf nirvana at the Hotel Quinta do Lago. This five-star golf resort, a member of Leading Hotels of the World, has been named Best Golf Resort Hotel in Europe by Hertz International and is a Golf Magazine Finest Golf Resorts in the World Silver Medal award winner. Set amid 1,680 acres overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the famous Ria Formosa Estuary, the four diverse golf courses set in undulating hills around Hotel Quinta do Lago are a feast for the eyes. High-risk tee shots, long drives, water and sand traps offer challenges for golfers of all levels. After a day on the links work out the kinks with a swim in the indoor or outdoor heated pools, at the gym, sauna, Turkish bath, Jacuzzi or world-class spa. Watch the sunset paint a daily masterpiece across the lagoons. Later, savor a romantic dinner under the stars before retiring to a lavish guest room or sumptuous suite at Hotel Quinta do Lago for a good night’s sleep before tomorrow’s game.