| So, you've had a great year financially in a very | | | | pleasure of the Villa La Cupola Suite at the Westin |
| challenging economy and you are in the mood to | | | | Excelsior, Rome, our second choice. Domed ceilings |
| splurge a bit, take a holiday and spend a few nights in | | | | boasting gorgeous frescoes, incredible views of the |
| one of the world's most exclusive hotels. Or maybe | | | | surrounding city, and a personal theater will keep you |
| you've had a very average year, but still like to dream | | | | visually thrilled for each day of your stay - those |
| a bit. Whether your plans are real or only a daydream, | | | | amenities and an eye-popping bill for 19,300 pounds. |
| here are four hotels that will fulfill your every fantasy. | | | | Don't forget to tip the attentive staff a minimum 15%, |
| At number four is the Ritz-Carlton, Moscow. Cold this | | | | and book your room well in advance. This is not one |
| time of year, no doubt. It warms up about June, but | | | | of those last minute hotels that will take you at any |
| that's all the more reason to take a cold weather trip | | | | hour of the day-plan your stay at least a year in |
| to Russia's capital, and its finest lodgings. You'll simply | | | | advance, including a substantial down payment. |
| have to stay inside, enjoying world class luxury to the | | | | As nice as the previous mentions are, when an |
| tune of 11,215 pounds per day. Sit by the fire and enjoy | | | | exclusive stay is what you want, with no regard to |
| views of the Kremlin and Red Square while snacking | | | | expense, the choice if world leaders, celebrities, |
| on caviar and vodka. | | | | athletes and dignitaries is the Royal Villa at Grand |
| Getting chilly just thinking about it? We understand, so | | | | Resort Lagonissi, in Athens, Greece. Enjoy the |
| our third choice whisks you away to the always-warm | | | | ministrations of a private butler, chef, and pianist while |
| climes of the Bahamas, and the Bridge Suite at the | | | | immersing yourself in the pleasures of a private beach |
| Atlantis Paradise Island. The sun, the sand and water, | | | | in fair weather and a heated pool when rain threatens. |
| and an amazing suite that will set you back just 15,575 | | | | Plan ahead, because the Royal Villa does not |
| pounds per night. Ten ultra-gorgeous rooms 23 stories | | | | specialize in last minute rooms, unless, perhaps, you |
| above paradise, with gold fixtures and a bed that has | | | | possess a household name and 31,000 pounds to |
| eased to sleep the likes of Bill Gates and Beckham. | | | | cover your 21 hour stay! |
| Roman emperors knew a thing or two about the | | | | It never hurts to dream! |
| pursuit of luxury, and they would have loved the plush | | | | |