{"id":115419,"date":"2016-01-25T15:09:51","date_gmt":"2016-01-25T14:09:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/?p=115419"},"modified":"2017-05-10T15:08:47","modified_gmt":"2017-05-10T14:08:47","slug":"top-10-best-award-redemptions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/01\/25\/top-10-best-award-redemptions\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10: best luxury hotels for amazing award redemptions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Monday\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/follow-us\/\">newsletters<\/a>\u00a0always feature\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/top-10-lists\/\">top 10 travel lists<\/a>\u00a0to inspire.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Today (January 25, 2016): Top 10 most\u00a0amazing hotels\u00a0where you can stay for FREE with points.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Almost all major\u00a0hotel chains own\u00a0a lucrative loyalty program where\u00a0their guests earn hotel points that\u00a0can be exchanged for complimentary\u00a0stays (so-called award redemptions). Everybody should participate in these programs as they offer exclusive perks and can save you tons of money. I previously published\u00a0an\u00a0overview of the major luxury hotel loyalty programs and what they offer (with pros and cons):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/hotel-loyalty-programs\/starwood-preferred-guest\/\">Starwood Preferred Guest<\/a>\u00a0by Starwood hotels, which\u00a0includes St Regis, W, and The Luxury Collection hotels.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/hyatt-gold-passport\/\">Hyatt Gold Passport<\/a>\u00a0by the Hyatt group, which includes Park Hyatt and Andaz hotels.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2014\/11\/21\/travel-series-hiltons-loyalty-program-hhonors-explained\/\">Hilton HHonors<\/a>\u00a0by the Hilton group, which includes the Waldorf Astoria and Conrad hotels.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/marriott-rewards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marriott Rewards<\/a>\u00a0by the Marriott group, which includes The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott hotels.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/ihg-rewards-club\/\">IHG Rewards Club<\/a>\u00a0by the IHG group, which includes InterContinental hotels.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/hotel-loyalty-programs\/jumeirah-sirius\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sirius<\/a>\u00a0by the Jumeirah hotel group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I hereby present you the 10 best ultra luxe\u00a0hotels in the world where you can stay for free using your hotel points.<\/p>\n<p>There is more\u00a0info\u00a0below the slideshow.\u00a0Think I\u00a0missed one? Share your favorite hotel award redemption\u00a0in the\u00a0<strong>comments section<\/strong>, or take my\u00a0<strong>poll<\/strong>\u00a0below!<\/p>\n<p class=\"jetpack-slideshow-noscript robots-nocontent\">This slideshow requires JavaScript.<\/p><div id=\"gallery-115419-1-slideshow\" class=\"jetpack-slideshow-window jetpack-slideshow jetpack-slideshow-black\" data-trans=\"fade\" data-autostart=\"1\" data-gallery=\"[{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2016\\\/01\\\/w-barcelona-spain.jpg?fit=970%2C545\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;117998&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;W BARCELONA, SPAIN&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;10. W BARCELONA, SPAIN&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2016\\\/01\\\/andaz-maui-hawaii-usa.jpg?fit=970%2C545\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;117990&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;ANDAZ MAUI, HAWAII, USA&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;9. ANDAZ MAUI, HAWAII, USA&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2016\\\/01\\\/jw-marriott-venice-resort-spa-italy.jpg?fit=970%2C546\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;117993&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;JW MARRIOTT VENICE RESORT \\u0026amp; SPA, ITALY&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;8. JW MARRIOTT VENICE RESORT \\u0026amp; SPA, ITALY&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2016\\\/01\\\/park-hyatt-vienna-austria.jpg?fit=970%2C545\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;117995&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;PARK HYATT VIENNA, AUSTRIA&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;7. PARK HYATT VIENNA, AUSTRIA&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2016\\\/01\\\/intercontinental-bora-bora-resort-french-polynesia.jpg?fit=970%2C546\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;117992&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;INTERCONTINENTAL BORA BORA RESORT, FRENCH POLYNESIA&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;6. INTERCONTINENTAL BORA BORA RESORT, FRENCH POLYNESIA&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2016\\\/01\\\/burj-al-arab-dubai-uae.jpg?fit=970%2C546\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;117991&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;BURJ AL ARAB, DUBAI, UAE&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;5. BURJ AL ARAB, DUBAI, UAE&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2016\\\/01\\\/al-maha-desert-resort-dubai-uae.jpg?fit=970%2C545\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;117989&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;AL MAHA DESERT RESORT, DUBAI, UAE&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;4. AL MAHA DESERT RESORT, DUBAI, UAE&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2016\\\/01\\\/the-ritz-carlton-hong-kong.jpg?fit=970%2C546\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;117997&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;THE RITZ-CARLTON HONG KONG&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;3. THE RITZ-CARLTON HONG KONG&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2016\\\/01\\\/st-regis-mauritius.jpg?fit=970%2C546\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;117996&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;ST REGIS MAURITIUS&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;2. ST REGIS MAURITIUS&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2016\\\/01\\\/park-hyatt-maldives-hadahaa.jpg?fit=863%2C486\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;117994&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;PARK HYATT MALDIVES HADAHAA&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;1. PARK HYATT MALDIVES HADAHAA&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;}]\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><\/div>\n<p><em>*** Follow me on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LuxTravelExpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/luxurytravelexpert\/\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LuxuryTravelExpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0for a daily moment of travel inspiration ***<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.w-barcelona.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">10. W BARCELONA, SPAIN<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Located\u00a0in the stunning waterfront area of Spain\u2019s most dynamic and stylish city,\u00a0W Barcelona\u00a0boasts unparalleled views of both the Mediterranean Sea and the City of Barcelona from most of its 473 fabulous guest rooms and suites.\u00a0Rising like a sail from the Mediterranean\u2019s brown sands, it is as much a work of modern art as it is a luxury brand hotel. Designed by world-renowned architect Ricardo Bofill, W Barcelona sets the scene for a spectacular stay just steps from the famous Barceloneta boardwalk.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.w-barcelona.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">W Barcelona<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other accolades<\/strong>: W Barcelona features in my top 10 lists of the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2014\/04\/28\/top-10-hotel-rooms-with-a-view\/\">world\u2019s best hotel rooms with a spectacular view<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/10\/26\/top-10-most-amazing-city-hotels-in-europe\/\">the\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/10\/26\/top-10-most-amazing-city-hotels-in-europe\/\">most amazing city hotels in Europe<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2014\/04\/28\/top-10-hotel-rooms-with-a-view\/\">.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Complimentary stay<\/strong>:\u00a020,000 to 25,000 <a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/hotel-loyalty-programs\/starwood-preferred-guest\/\">Starwood Preferred Guest<\/a> points.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review<\/strong>: click\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2014\/07\/02\/w-barcelona\/\">here<\/a>\u00a0to read my review of the W Barcelona.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_117998\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-117998\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/w-barcelona-spain.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-117998\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"117998\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/01\/25\/top-10-best-award-redemptions\/w-barcelona-spain-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/w-barcelona-spain.jpg?fit=970%2C545&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"970,545\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Unspecified&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"W BARCELONA, SPAIN\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;10. W BARCELONA, SPAIN&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/w-barcelona-spain.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/w-barcelona-spain.jpg?fit=970%2C545&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-117998\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/w-barcelona-spain.jpg?resize=620%2C348&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"W BARCELONA, SPAIN\" width=\"620\" height=\"348\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-117998\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">W BARCELONA, SPAIN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/maui.andaz.hyatt.com\/en\/hotel\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">9. ANDAZ MAUI, HAWAII, USA<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort radiates luxury at every turn, inviting you to revel in a unique Hawaiian cultural experience. Perched along crescent-shaped shores, the\u00a015-acre beachfront resort immerses its guests\u00a0in the warm, welcoming spirit of Maui, with Andaz Suites that offer refreshing rain showers and a host of complimentary luxuries. It is a revamp of the previous hotel, the Renaissance, but with all the current incarnation\u2019s urban sharpness and distinctive services, you would never know.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/maui.andaz.hyatt.com\/en\/hotel\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Andaz Maui<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other accolades<\/strong>: Andaz Maui\u00a0features in my list of the <a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2014\/03\/07\/top-30-hotels-that-opened-their-doors-in-2013\/\">best new luxury hotels of 2013<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complimentary stay<\/strong>: 25.000\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/hyatt-gold-passport\/\">Hyatt Gold Passport<\/a>\u00a0points per night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_117990\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-117990\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/andaz-maui-hawaii-usa.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-117990\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"117990\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/01\/25\/top-10-best-award-redemptions\/oggaw_p108\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/andaz-maui-hawaii-usa.jpg?fit=970%2C545&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"970,545\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Andaz&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Andaz-Maui-P108-Exterior-1280x720.jpg&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;OGGAW_P108&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ANDAZ MAUI, HAWAII, USA\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;9. ANDAZ MAUI, HAWAII, USA&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/andaz-maui-hawaii-usa.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/andaz-maui-hawaii-usa.jpg?fit=970%2C545&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-117990\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/andaz-maui-hawaii-usa.jpg?resize=620%2C348&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ANDAZ MAUI, HAWAII, USA\" width=\"620\" height=\"348\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-117990\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ANDAZ MAUI, HAWAII, USA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/travel\/vcejw-jw-marriott-venice-resort-and-spa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">8. JW MARRIOTT VENICE RESORT &amp; SPA, ITALY<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Opened in March 2015, the JW Marriott brand\u2019s first hotel in Italy is located on a private island, Sola Delle Rose, in the Venetian lagoon, just a 20-minute ride across the Lagoon to central St. Mark\u2019s Square by complimentary shuttle service. The resort features 266 contemporary-styled rooms and suites designed by the architect Matteo Thun, in addition to 4 restaurants, the largest spa in Venice, a romantic Church for private events, and a rooftop lounge area with pool offering a dramatic 360\u00b0 view over Venice.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/travel\/vcejw-jw-marriott-venice-resort-and-spa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JW Marriott Venice Resort &amp; Spa<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other accolades<\/strong>: JW Marriott Venice Resort &amp; Spa features in my\u00a0lists of the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/01\/16\/hotel-openings-2015\/\">most anticipated hotel openings of 2015<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/10\/05\/top-10-best-luxury-hotels-in-venice\/\">the top 10 best luxury hotels in Venice<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complimentary stay<\/strong>:\u00a040,000 <a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/marriott-rewards\/\">Marriott Rewards<\/a> points per night.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review<\/strong>: click\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/10\/21\/review-jw-marriott-venice\/\">here<\/a>\u00a0to read my\u00a0review of the JW Marriott Venice Resort &amp; Spa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_117993\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-117993\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/jw-marriott-venice-resort-spa-italy.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-117993\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"117993\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/01\/25\/top-10-best-award-redemptions\/jw-marriott-venice-resort-spa-italy-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/jw-marriott-venice-resort-spa-italy.jpg?fit=970%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"970,546\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"JW MARRIOTT VENICE RESORT &amp;amp; SPA, ITALY\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;8. JW MARRIOTT VENICE RESORT &amp;amp; SPA, ITALY&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/jw-marriott-venice-resort-spa-italy.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/jw-marriott-venice-resort-spa-italy.jpg?fit=970%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-117993\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/jw-marriott-venice-resort-spa-italy.jpg?resize=620%2C349&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"JW MARRIOTT VENICE RESORT &amp; SPA, ITALY\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-117993\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">JW MARRIOTT VENICE RESORT &amp; SPA, ITALY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vienna.park.hyatt.com\/en\/hotel\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">7. PARK HYATT VIENNA, AUSTRIA<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Overlooking Am Hof square (the largest and oldest square in the inner city of Vienna), the Park Hyatt Vienna enjoys a terrific\u00a0location within the First District of the city, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ultraluxurious property occupies a 100-year-old listed building that formerly served as the headquarters of a bank. The hotel\u2019s\u00a0143 spacious guestrooms, including 35 suites, rank amongst the largest in the city, brilliantly combining contemporary style with local Viennese accents.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/vienna.park.hyatt.com\/en\/hotel\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Park Hyatt Vienna<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other accolades<\/strong>: Park Hyatt Vienna features in my lists of the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/01\/09\/best-new-hotel-2014\/\">best new luxury hotels of 2014<\/a>\u00a0and the <a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/10\/26\/top-10-most-amazing-city-hotels-in-europe\/\">top 10 most amazing city hotels in Europe<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complimentary stay<\/strong>:\u00a025,000\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/hyatt-gold-passport\/\">Hyatt Gold Passport<\/a>\u00a0points per night.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review<\/strong>:\u00a0click <a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/10\/28\/park-hyatt-vienna\/\">here<\/a> to read my review of the Park Hyatt Vienna.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_117995\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-117995\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/park-hyatt-vienna-austria.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-117995\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"117995\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/01\/25\/top-10-best-award-redemptions\/vieph_p106\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/park-hyatt-vienna-austria.jpg?fit=970%2C545&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"970,545\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Park Hyatt&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Park-Hyatt-Vienna-P106-Park-Suite-Living-Room-1280x720.jpg&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;VIEPH_P106&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"PARK HYATT VIENNA, AUSTRIA\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;7. PARK HYATT VIENNA, AUSTRIA&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/park-hyatt-vienna-austria.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/park-hyatt-vienna-austria.jpg?fit=970%2C545&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-117995\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/park-hyatt-vienna-austria.jpg?resize=620%2C348&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"PARK HYATT VIENNA, AUSTRIA\" width=\"620\" height=\"348\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-117995\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">PARK HYATT VIENNA, AUSTRIA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/7603513\/type\/dlg\/http:\/\/www.ihg.com\/intercontinental\/hotels\/gb\/en\/bora-bora\/bobhb\/hoteldetail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">6. INTERCONTINENTAL BORA BORA RESORT, FRENCH POLYNESIA<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Opened in May 2006 as one of the 4 French Polynesian hotels managed by the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/7603513\/type\/dlg\/http:\/\/www.ihg.com\/hotels\/us\/en\/reservation\">Intercontinental Hotel Group<\/a>,\u00a0this secluded resort\u00a0is located on a virgin beach on Motu Piti Aau,\u00a0a coral island on the barrier reef\u00a0along the eastern side of Bora Bora.\u00a0The view of the main Island from the resort is unique, especially towards Mount Otemanu, rising majestically across the blue crystal waters of the lagoon. All of the resort&#8217;s\u00a0overwater villas have a spacious shaded terrace and a large private pontoon for sunbathing.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/7603513\/type\/dlg\/http:\/\/www.ihg.com\/intercontinental\/hotels\/gb\/en\/bora-bora\/bobhb\/hoteldetail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Intercontinental Bora Bora Resort &amp; Thalasso Spa<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other accolades<\/strong>: Intercontinental Bora Bora Resort &amp; Thalasso Spa features in my top 10 list of the <a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2014\/12\/29\/top-10-best-luxury-resorts-in-french-polynesia\/\">best luxury hotels in French Polynesia<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complimentary stay<\/strong>: 60,000 <a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/ihg-rewards-club\/\">IHG Rewards Club<\/a> points per night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_117992\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-117992\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/intercontinental-bora-bora-resort-french-polynesia.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-117992\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"117992\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/01\/25\/top-10-best-award-redemptions\/intercontinental-bora-bora-resort-french-polynesia\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/intercontinental-bora-bora-resort-french-polynesia.jpg?fit=970%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"970,546\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"INTERCONTINENTAL BORA BORA RESORT, FRENCH POLYNESIA\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;6. INTERCONTINENTAL BORA BORA RESORT, FRENCH POLYNESIA&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/intercontinental-bora-bora-resort-french-polynesia.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/intercontinental-bora-bora-resort-french-polynesia.jpg?fit=970%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-117992\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/intercontinental-bora-bora-resort-french-polynesia.jpg?resize=620%2C349&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"INTERCONTINENTAL BORA BORA RESORT, FRENCH POLYNESIA\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-117992\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">INTERCONTINENTAL BORA BORA RESORT, FRENCH POLYNESIA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jumeirah.com\/en\/hotels-resorts\/dubai\/burj-al-arab\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5. BURJ AL ARAB, DUBAI, UAE<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The distinctive sail-shaped silhouette of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, a\u00a0glittering architectural marvel in the middle of the Arabian Gulf, \u00a0is more than just a stunning hotel, it is a symbol of modern Dubai. Burj Al Arab Jumeirah offers oversized suite-only accommodation, with each suite composed of\u00a0two floors\u00a0that are connected by\u00a0a marble staircase. Here, you can soothe your soul in a\u00a0spa-like bathroom with Jacuzzi, mosaic floor, and full-size Hermes products.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jumeirah.com\/en\/hotels-resorts\/dubai\/burj-al-arab\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Burj Al Arab<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other accolades<\/strong>:\u00a0Burj Al Arab also features in my\u00a0top 10 lists of the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/01\/26\/top-10-most-amazing-hotel-lobbies-in-the-world\/\">world&#8217;s most amazing hotel lobbies<\/a>,\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/05\/11\/top-10-the-worlds-most-outrageous-hotel-experiences\/\">world\u2019s most outrageous, over-the-top hotel experiences<\/a>, the <a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2014\/12\/08\/most-expensive-hotels-in-the-world\/\">world&#8217;s most expensive hotels<\/a>,\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/05\/25\/top-10-hotels-with-private-helipads-and-airports\/\">hotels with private helipads<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complimentary stay<\/strong>: a whooping 64,600 <a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/hotel-loyalty-programs\/jumeirah-sirius\/\">Jumeirah Sirius<\/a> points per night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_117991\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-117991\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/burj-al-arab-dubai-uae.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-117991\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"117991\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/01\/25\/top-10-best-award-redemptions\/burj-al-arab-dubai-uae-8\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/burj-al-arab-dubai-uae.jpg?fit=970%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"970,546\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Haithem Hammad&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS REBEL T2i&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1327313530&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;10&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"BURJ AL ARAB, DUBAI, UAE\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;5. BURJ AL ARAB, DUBAI, UAE&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/burj-al-arab-dubai-uae.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/burj-al-arab-dubai-uae.jpg?fit=970%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-117991\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/burj-al-arab-dubai-uae.jpg?resize=620%2C349&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"BURJ AL ARAB, DUBAI, UAE\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-117991\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">BURJ AL ARAB, DUBAI, UAE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.al-maha.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">4. AL MAHA DESERT RESORT, DUBAI, UAE<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Al Maha, A Luxury Collection Desert Resort &amp; Spa, is nestled in a verdant palm oasis, deep within Dubai\u2019s magical dune and desert landscape. The\u00a0suites, reminiscent of Bedouin tents, are faced far apart, blend gently into the desert, and\u00a0offer unsurpassed luxury. Beautifully furnished with a unique collection of authentic Arabian artifacts and antiquities,\u00a0all suites boast private pools and offer spectacular views of the\u00a0Dubai Desert Reserve and its wildlife (gazelles &amp; Arabian oryx).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.al-maha.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Al Maha Desert Resort<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other accolades<\/strong>:\u00a0Al Maha Desert Resort also features in my\u00a0top 10 lists of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2014\/04\/28\/top-10-hotel-rooms-with-a-view\/\">hotel rooms with a spectacular view<\/a>,\u00a0the <a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/07\/20\/top-10-most-luxurious-desert-retreats-in-the-world\/\">world&#8217;s most luxurious desert retreats<\/a>,\u00a0and the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/06\/22\/top-10-worlds-most-luxurious-glamping-sites\/\">world\u2019s most luxurious glamping sites<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complimentary stay<\/strong>: 60,000\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/hotel-loyalty-programs\/starwood-preferred-guest\/\">Starwood Preferred Guest<\/a> points per night (includes full board and two activities per day).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review<\/strong>:\u00a0to read my\u00a0review of Al Maha Desort Resort &amp; Spa, click\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2014\/08\/20\/hotel-review-al-maha-desert-resort-spa-an-ariabian-oasis-in-dubai\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_117989\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-117989\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/al-maha-desert-resort-dubai-uae.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-117989\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"117989\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/01\/25\/top-10-best-award-redemptions\/al-maha-desert-resort-dubai-uae\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/al-maha-desert-resort-dubai-uae.jpg?fit=970%2C545&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"970,545\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"AL MAHA DESERT RESORT, DUBAI, UAE\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;4. AL MAHA DESERT RESORT, DUBAI, UAE&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/al-maha-desert-resort-dubai-uae.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/al-maha-desert-resort-dubai-uae.jpg?fit=970%2C545&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-117989\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/al-maha-desert-resort-dubai-uae.jpg?resize=620%2C348&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"AL MAHA DESERT RESORT, DUBAI, UAE\" width=\"620\" height=\"348\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-117989\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">AL MAHA DESERT RESORT, DUBAI, UAE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ritzcarlton.com\/en\/Properties\/HongKong\/Default.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3. THE RITZ-CARLTON HONG KONG<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The world\u2019s highest hotel, The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong is the city&#8217;s finest 5 star hotel, situated\u00a0in the upscale West Kowloon enclave. Located throughout floors 102-118 of the International Commerce Centre, the seventh tallest building in the world and the highest in Hong Kong, all 312 guest rooms and suites\u00a0boasts unrivaled\u00a0views of Victoria Harbour and the glimmering skyline of Hong Kong Island. Inside, soaring architectural elements encrusted with custom glass artwork echo the signature glamour of the city below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ritzcarlton.com\/en\/Properties\/HongKong\/Default.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other accolades<\/strong>:\u00a0The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong also features in my\u00a0top 10 list of the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/02\/10\/top-10-the-worlds-highest-hotels\/\">world\u2019s highest hotels<\/a>, the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/04\/13\/top-10-best-luxury-hotels-in-china\/\">best luxury hotels in China<\/a>, the <a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/07\/06\/top-10-best-luxury-hotels-in-hong-kong\/\">best luxury hotels in Hong Kong<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2014\/04\/28\/top-10-hotel-rooms-with-a-view\/\">hotel rooms with a spectacular view<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complimentary stay<\/strong>: 70,000 <a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/marriott-rewards\/\">Marriott Rewards<\/a> points\u00a0per night<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review<\/strong>:\u00a0to read my\u00a0review of The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, click\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/07\/08\/ritz-carlton-hong-kong\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_117997\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-117997\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/the-ritz-carlton-hong-kong.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-117997\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"117997\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/01\/25\/top-10-best-award-redemptions\/the-ritz-carlton-hong-kong-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/the-ritz-carlton-hong-kong.jpg?fit=970%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"970,546\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"THE RITZ-CARLTON HONG KONG\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;3. THE RITZ-CARLTON HONG KONG&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/the-ritz-carlton-hong-kong.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/the-ritz-carlton-hong-kong.jpg?fit=970%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-117997\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/the-ritz-carlton-hong-kong.jpg?resize=620%2C349&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"THE RITZ-CARLTON HONG KONG\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-117997\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">THE RITZ-CARLTON HONG KONG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stregismauritius.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2. ST REGIS MAURITIUS<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The St Regis Mauritius is a tremendously impressive resort,\u00a0located in the southwestern side of the Indian Ocean island. Nestled at the foot of the majestic World Heritage site of Le Morne mountain, the resort sits at the edge of a\u00a0deep blue lagoon with open ocean views. The beach (the finest on the island), its turquoise lagoon (with gorgeous sunset views) and the backdrop of Le Morne mountain create a magical setting, where 172 lavishly appointed accommodations and pampering converge amid the many charms of Mauritius.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.stregismauritius.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">St Regis Mauritius<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other accolades<\/strong>: St Regis Mauritius features in my top 10 lists of the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2014\/07\/07\/top-10-best-resorts-in-mauritius\/\">best luxury resorts in Mauritius<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2014\/08\/04\/top-10-best-luxury-health-spas-in-the-world\/\">best hotel spas in the world<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complimentary stay<\/strong>:\u00a020,000 to 25,000 <a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/hotel-loyalty-programs\/starwood-preferred-guest\/\">Starwood Preferred Guest<\/a> points.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review<\/strong>: to read my\u00a0review of The St Regis Mauritius, click\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2014\/03\/12\/hotel-review-st-regis-mauritius\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_117996\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-117996\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/st-regis-mauritius.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-117996\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"117996\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/01\/25\/top-10-best-award-redemptions\/st-regis-mauritius-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/st-regis-mauritius.jpg?fit=970%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"970,546\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ST REGIS MAURITIUS\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;2. ST REGIS MAURITIUS&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/st-regis-mauritius.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/st-regis-mauritius.jpg?fit=970%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-117996\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/st-regis-mauritius.jpg?resize=620%2C349&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ST REGIS MAURITIUS\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-117996\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ST REGIS MAURITIUS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/maldives.hadahaa.park.hyatt.com\/en\/hotel\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1. PARK HYATT MALDIVES HADAHAA<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Situated on a private island\u00a0just\u00a0north of the Equator in one of the largest and deepest atolls in the world, North Huvadhoo, Park Hyatt is a strikingly modern design resort.\u00a0Featuring only 50 villas, on land and over water, these impressive spaces are designed with the utmost comfort and luxury in mind, whether nestled within the island\u2019s tropical foliage, only steps from the ocean, or elevated above the water. All villas feature a minimalist style, floor-to-ceiling windows and every comfort you would expect.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/maldives.hadahaa.park.hyatt.com\/en\/hotel\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Park Hyatt Maldives Hada<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other accolades<\/strong>: Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa features in my top 10 lists of the <a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/08\/03\/top-10-best-luxury-resorts-in-the-maldives-2015\/\">best luxury resorts in the Maldives<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/08\/22\/top-10-worlds-most-remote-luxury-hotels-to-get-away-from-it-all\/\">world&#8217;s most remote luxury hotels<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complimentary stay<\/strong>:\u00a025,000\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/world-of-hyatt\/\">World of Hyatt<\/a>\u00a0points per night.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review<\/strong>: read <a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2017\/05\/10\/review-park-hyatt-maldives-hadahaa\/\">here<\/a> my review of the Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"PARK HYATT MALDIVES HADAHAA: a review (free stay!)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NaUWYch1PhQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<a id=\"pd_a_9284477\"><\/a><div class=\"CSS_Poll PDS_Poll\" id=\"PDI_container9284477\" style=\"\"><\/div><div id=\"PD_superContainer\"><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/polldaddy.com\/p\/9284477\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Take Our Poll<\/a><\/noscript>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>*** Follow me on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LuxTravelExpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/luxurytravelexpert\/\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LuxuryTravelExpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0for a daily moment of travel inspiration ***<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Monday newsletters always feature top 10 travel lists to inspire <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/01\/25\/top-10-best-award-redemptions\/\" title=\"Top 10: best luxury hotels for amazing award redemptions\">[&#8230;]<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":117996,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[95521],"tags":[5920932,61593087,6168759,9288055,2666893,157928429,1080876,20430,106159,596069340,596069341,4900515,7390,2294366,454381647,2523102,36887,434770192,1888785,200,13181],"class_list":{"0":"post-115419","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-10-lists","8":"tag-andaz","9":"tag-award-redemptions","10":"tag-free-nights","11":"tag-hotel-points","12":"tag-hyatt-gold-passport","13":"tag-ihg-rewards","14":"tag-jumeirah","15":"tag-loyalty","16":"tag-luxury","17":"tag-luxury-hotels","18":"tag-luxury-travel","19":"tag-marriott-rewards","20":"tag-mauritius","21":"tag-park-hyatt","22":"tag-slider-24","23":"tag-starwood-preferred-guest","24":"tag-top-10","25":"tag-top-10-2016","26":"tag-top-10-hotels","27":"tag-travel","28":"tag-wanderlust"},"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\n<title>Top 10: best luxury hotels for amazing award redemptions - 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