BEST OF THE BEST - 2012 Guide to the World's Best Hotel Experiences

Mailed to clients by Virtuoso member travel advisors, Best of the Best is THE guide to the world’s greatest hotels, resorts, spas, lodges and villas. Personally inspected by Virtuoso, these properties were chosen specifically for unique settings, extraordinary service, meticulous attention to detail and top-drawer amenities.

View the entire 2012 Best of the Best Guide.

Virtuoso's Best of the Best has received the following distinguished accolades:

• Winner - Best Consumer Guide, WPA Maggie Awards, 2009
• Finalist - Best Annual/Directory, WPA Maggie Awards, 2007
• Winner - Best Annual/Directory, WPA Maggie Awards, 2006
• Winner - Best Annual/Directory, WPA Maggie Awards, 2005

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2012 Best of the Best

Annual Best of the Best Award Winners
See who was awarded top honors by Virtuoso travel advisors. 

Virtuoso Preview
Get an exclusive peek at some of the world’s most anticipated new stays.

Virtuoso Villas & Private Retreats
Choose from the most secluded sanctuaries around the globe.

Africa & Middle East
Revel in abundant wildlife, ancient cultures, and one-of-a-kind properties.
Asia & Pacific
Gaze at bejeweled palaces, golden Buddhas and breathtaking cities.

Canada & United States
Explore a bounty of mountain lodges, boutique hotels and spa resorts.

Caribbean & Bermuda
Keep things cool with endless sun-soaked beaches and watersports galore.

Europe
Bask in brilliant artworks, masterful architecture, and timeless stays.

Mexico, Central & South America
Slip away to coastal resorts, romantic haciendas, and rainforest hideaways.

Meet the Newest Best of the Best
Discover the latest hotels and resorts to be named Virtuoso-preferred.