Halekulani, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, USA
Experiencing calm at bustling Waikiki Beach might seem an impossible dream but at Waikiki's most luxurious beachfront hotel it's one you needn't wake up from. Accommodation is spacious and, quite simply, gorgeous; the SpaHalekulani was the first spa anywhere to authentically explore Polynesia's indigenous healing cultures and practices; and the restaurant, La Mer, is one of Honolulu's finest.