
Baglioni Resort Maldives: A new crop of luxury hotels in some of the world's most dreamed-about locations has upped the ante for 2018, and the Baglioni Resort Maldives is a tropical island stunner.

Six Senses Bhutan: Slated to open in August 2018, this highly-anticipated resort will be made up of five separate lodges in five different locations across the country, each with a unique feature.

Four Seasons Seychelles at Desroches Island: The Four Seasons' second Seychelles venture will offer castaway chic for wannabe Robinson Crusoes.

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour: This $500 million hotel features a rooftop club lounge, three bars and an outdoor infinity pool.

The St. Regis Shanghai Jingan: Located in the heart of the buzzy Jingan District, St. Regis' newest property is perfectly placed for exploring Shanghai -- not that you'll want to leave the hotel.

Westin Nanea Ocean Villas, Maui: The Hawaiian island's newest resort is set amid 16 acres on the tranquil northern end of Ka'anapali Beach on Maui.

The Shore Club, Turks & Caicos: The first and only development on Long Bay Beach, a two-mile stretch of white sand on eastern Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos islands, boasts six luxury villas and 106 sun-drenched suites.

W Las Vegas: The W is a stylish new edition to Las Vegas' hotel scene. The signature suite -- decorated in red velvet and marble, with sweeping downtown views -- was designed by rock star Lenny Kravitz.

InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown: LA's newest luxury hotel wows from the outset with its soaring 70th-floor sky lobby offering jaw-dropping views over the City of Angels.