Our Top 100 Luxury Travel Gems: #42-61, Luxury Stays

True luxury isn't just found in thread counts or sea views - it's in how a place makes you feel. In this next chapter of The Concierge Magazine's Top 100 Luxury Travel Gems, we explore Luxury Stays that our advisors can't stop dreaming about. Whether perched on a jungle canopy or tucked within centuries-old cities, each of these handpicked properties will transform how you experience a destination.

Luxury meets conservation in the heart of Khao Sok National Park. Elephant Hills offers tented jungle camps where guests can ethically interact with rescued elephants in their natural habitats, explore ancient rainforests, and unwind in comfort under the stars. For our advisors, it's the perfect blend of adventure, education, and eco-luxury.

Set high in the Ecuadorian cloud forest, Mashpi Lodge feels like waking up in a dream. Floor-to-ceiling windows invite the misty jungle in, while biologist-led excursions connect you deeply to this rare ecosystem. This is eco-luxury at its most immersive.

Sleek, sustainable, and effortlessly stylish, Patina Maldives blends island bliss with forward-thinking design. Villas float above turquoise waters or nestle in lush foliage, with wellness, art, and sustainability central to the experience. A modern icon in barefoot luxury.

In the highlands of Sri Lanka, Ceylon Tea Trails weaves colonial charm with modern indulgence. Stay in restored planter bungalows, explore tea estates, and soak in mountain serenity. It's history, hospitality, and heritage woven into every stay.

Perched above Ornos Bay, DEŌS Mykonos is a design-forward haven with cinematic views. Its modern, Cycladic-inspired interiors are matched by bespoke service and a curated sense of place. Ideal for those who want the glamour of Mykonos, with a little more soul.

Athens meets Riviera cool at The Roc Club. Nestled in the Athenian Riviera, this adults-only boutique hotel offers bohemian luxury with a sophisticated edge. Think cliffside cocktails, artistic interiors, and front-row seats to golden sunsets.

Dramatically set above the Indian Ocean, Cape Weligama combines Sri Lankan warmth with Relais & Châteaux elegance. Spacious villas, cliff-edge pools, and world-class dining make it a refined base for coastal exploration and cultural discovery.

A rainforest retreat just minutes from the coast, Narrows Escape offers seclusion and serenity in equal measure. Treehouse-style villas, gourmet breakfast hampers, and bubbling spa baths create a romantic escape that feels worlds away.

Meaning "House Befitting Heaven," Halekulani is a Waikiki icon. With its timeless elegance, oceanfront location, and legendary service, this is Hawaii as it was meant to be experienced: graceful, tranquil, and deeply restorative.

Nestled along a quiet stretch of the river in Ninh Binh, Namia River Retreat offers boutique charm surrounded by karst peaks and rice paddies. With only a handful of villas, the experience is both deeply personal and utterly serene.

In the heart of Umbria, Borgobrufa Spa Resort is a wellness-focused estate where the pace slows and indulgence flows. Private spa suites, vineyard views, and gastronomic excellence make it a romantic countryside escape par excellence.

A private island paradise, COMO Laucala takes exclusivity to new heights. Think personal chefs, private beaches, and holistic wellness set within lush, untouched landscapes. It's the epitome of ultra-luxury - wild, pure, and wildly beautiful.

Old-world charm meets modern sophistication at Savoy Palace. Overlooking the Atlantic from Funchal, this grand hotel blends art deco glamour with contemporary comforts - including a dreamy rooftop pool and indulgent spa.

A sanctuary of stillness in the Himalayan foothills, Six Senses Vana is a retreat for body, mind, and spirit. Ayurvedic therapies, organic cuisine, and meditative silence create a healing atmosphere unlike any other.

Set on a secluded bay in central Vietnam, Zannier San Hô is an ode to understated elegance. Thatched villas, a private beach, and Vietnamese-inspired design come together to offer barefoot luxury with cultural depth.

Moments from the Grand Canal, Hotel L'Orologio brings contemporary flair to Venetian tradition. Inspired by the world of watchmaking, its sleek design, canal-facing suites, and quiet luxury create a stay both intimate and iconic.

Phāea Blue is a boutique coastal gem blending Cycladic purity with earthy minimalism. With just a handful of elegant villas and sweeping views over Mirabello Bay, it's the kind of hideaway our advisors recommend for soulful simplicity.

Bordering Yala National Park, Wild Coast Tented Lodge fuses safari adventure with five-star luxury. Cocoon-shaped tents, gourmet dining, and wildlife at your doorstep - this is glamping taken to unforgettable heights.

Ultra-private and ultra-sustainable, Soneva Secret redefines exclusive luxury. With just a handful of villas (including a floating one!), 24-hour chefs, and sky observatories, it's the Maldives like you've never seen it - raw, refined, and deeply rare.

Blending traditional ryokan sensibilities with Park Hyatt elegance, this Kyoto sanctuary overlooks ancient temples and forested hills. Every element - from the architecture to the Michelin-starred dining - is curated to elevate the spirit and quiet the mind.

These luxury stays are places to feel, to connect, and to remember. Whether you seek wild seclusion, coastal calm, or cultural immersion, our Travel Associates advisors will help you find your next one-of-a-kind luxury stay perfectly tailored to your travel needs.

Explore the full Top 100 Luxury Travel Gems in The Concierge Magazine and speak with an advisor to start planning a stay that speaks your language of luxury.