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The romance of Arabia and Africa meet at The Residence Zanzibar where guests are treated like sultans, the island's original visitors. Personal butlers attend to visitors' every whim, so they can focus on exploring the property, including a forest that is home to red Colobus monkeys and gazelle. Evenings begin with cocktails on an antique boat, during the nightly sundowner cruises.

Further east, Bali's Chedi Club at Tanah Gajah is a tranquil escape amongst acres of rice paddies. Days kick off with Hatha yoga instructions or a spa treatment featuring local volcanic mud and herbs. Guests are sure to have a spiritual experience among the Ganesha sculptures, lotus ponds and reflecting pools.

Few destinations are as remote or romantic as the Maldives, and Kanuhura, on the Lhaviyani Atoll, is one of the islands' best resorts. Its villas are scattered along private beaches or dramatically jut out over the Indian Ocean. Adventurous guests can take a trip to the cabana day beds on the private nearby Jenuhura Island, as well as get dressed up with colorful wreaths from the resort's orchid nursery, the largest in the world.

A trip to the Casa Grande Hotel Resort & Spa affords visitors the opportunity to follow the locals' lead and adopt a laid-back lifestyle among sandy white beaches and coconut trees. Located in Guarujá (think the equivalent of the Hamptons to Sao Paulo), the resort is a favorite among Brazilians who come for relaxing sunny days and a fashionable scene under the stars.

Just minutes after touch-down on the private landing strip or the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, weary travelers can arrive at The Club at The Saujana. Couples massages are available at The Spa and Med Beauty, and tee-times can be booked at the world-famous golf courses. A most romantic hideaway, the Club is set among 160 acres of tropical gardens, hills and a sparkling lake.

New Delhi's Taj Mahal Hotel lives up to its magnificent namesake indeed. Many rooms come with impressive city views, and the property is all about constant pampering with thoughtful details throughout (think in-room pillow menus with aromatherapy and goose down options). It's an ideal hub from which to explore India's capital before venturing to Agra and Jaipur.

After viewing the property up-close, it's understandable why Umaid Bhawan Palace, in Rajasthan, remains the official home to Jodhpur's royal family: the architecture and views will take anyone's breath away. The Art Deco-nspired limestone palace mirrors the color of the desert it overlooks; and guests can explore it in one of the property's vintage cars.

Guests checking into Mumbai's Taj Mahal Palace revel in India's essence thanks to the property's stunning views of the Arabian Sea and the monumental Gateway to India. One of the world's most famous-and beloved-hotels, the Taj Mahal Palace boasts sumptuous rooms, a restaurant conceived by star chef Morimoto, and a legendary swimming pool (the perfect spot for relaxing after a busy day of sightseeing).

The Taj Falaknuma Palace, 2,000 feet above Hyderabad, has played host to European and Indian royalty over the years (it's the former home of the Nizam, Hyderabad's monarch). The library is awe-inspiring and filled with books and decorations collected by the Nizam himself. Afternoon tea is available in the Jade Room, where Tsar Nicholas II, Queen Mary and King George already sipped chai while enjoying the sweeping views.

Thanks to the award-winning service at Chennai's Taj Coromandel, guests are assisted with day trips to such famous nearby sites as Kapaleeshwar Temple and Fort St. George. Back on-property, rooms offer a great mix of Indian finery and modern technology, ensuring a seamless stay. An in-house astrologer is on hand to predict guests' futures-many foresee a return to this radiant city.