THE WORLD'S BEST HOTELS

For extreme adventurers, for luxury loving families, for seekers of romance... there is a perfect hotel for everyone. And because finding that "just right" hotel can be difficult, we have created a collection of selective—and truly original—"Top 10" lists based on themes that range from boutiques to spa retreats to wine country inns. If you're seeking the finest and most distinctive lodgings around the world, this is the place to begin.

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Top 10 Wine Country Inns U.S.
No longer strictly California dreaming, the U.S. is bursting with remarkable wine country inns that present culinary and sensory indulgences, spiced with a dash of history.

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Top 10 Wine Country Inns Worldwide

Get intimate with wines by staying in one of these top inns, set among scenic vineyards around the world. Whether it's a charming manor house in Chile's Maipo Valley or a swanky stateside inn between Napa and Sonoma, all senses are sure to be pleased.

Top 10 Ranches Worldwide

We've rounded up and herded into a list the best ranches from across the globe. Our international selections—featuring cattle drives, star-kissed campfires and even luxurious spa treatments—show that the ranch life can be experienced in more places than just the U.S.