Royal Suite, Burj Al Arab

Demand for the top end of the luxury hotel market has been unaffected by the credit crunch, keeping prices for the best rooms at very high levels : the superrich are still willing to spend huge sums on staying at the best hotel rooms in the world, paying as much as $34,000 a night to lodge at the most luxurious suites, according Wealth-Bulletin’s survey of the Top Ten Most Expensive Hotel Rooms in the World.

Also worth noting is the appearance of Dubai (the Burj Al Arab’s Royal Suite, above) and Moscow hotels on the list, which would have been unheard of just a couple years ago. Here are the Top 10:

1. The Warner PentHouse, Four Seasons; New York, $34,000 per night.
2. Royal Penthouse suite, President Wilson Hotel, Geneva, $33,000 per night.
3. The Presidential Suite, Hotel Cala Di Volpe, Costa Smeralda, Italy $21,000 per night.
4. Royal Suite, Burj-Al-Arab, $18,000 per night.
5. Royal Armleder Suite, Le Richmond, Geneva, $17,500 per night.

6. The Ritz Carlton Suite, The Ritz Carlton, Moscow; 16,500 per night
7. The Royal Suite, Four Seasons George V, Paris; $15,500 per night
8. The Imperial Suite, Park Hyatt Vendome, Paris; 15,500 per night
9. Brook Penthouse, Claridges, London, $10,000 per night
10. Penthouse Suite, Hotel Martinez, Cannes, $9,300 per night (During the Cannes film festival week in May the price rockets to $48,000 a night).

1. Voted one of the top five resorts in Thailand, and situated high above the Andaman sea, Sri panwa comprises of 22 luxurious tropical contemporary private pool villas scattered throughout more than 30 acres of lush, tropical surroundings.

2. Sri panwa’s signature restaurant Baba offers relaxed dining with spectacular sea views, and is renowned on the island for both its authentic Andaman specialties, high-quality western cuisine, seafood and fresh grills.

3. A private fleet of boats and cars ensures that no destination in southern Thailand is out of reach. Stunning Islands are just minutes away from Sri panwa.

4. Experienced estate hosts will help custom-tailor excursions and adventures by both land and sea to suit your wishes.

5. Fans of Sri panwa include Gordon Ramsey, Bob Burns, P.R.S. Oberoi, Kenny G, Paula Taylor, Janesude Parnto, Michele Waagaard and Charina Sirisinha.

6. Personalized service with experienced and friendly staff. Highest quality products and maximum privacy.

7. All villas have private terraces, decks and salas, infinity-edge swimming pools and outdoor bathing areas overlooking the breath-taking Andaman Sea and outlying islands

8. At Sri panwa’s Sai Spa & Wellness Retreat, traditional techniques are offered alongside modern treatments such as sport massages, refreshing herbal exfoliations and soothing full body wraps, which can be enjoyed either in professional treatment rooms or in the comfort and privacy of your own villa.

9. The resort has a private beach with a swimming pool, beach club, water sports, and a swimming pontoon. Cooking classes, Thai lessons and other authentic Thai learning experiences are also available on request.

10. Sri panwa IS the Ultimate Resort experience!

Price range from: 25,500 to 159,800 Baht (Approx $750 to $4,700)

If you are in the need of some new luggage and are looking for something that is a bit out of the normal and attracts attention, then you should check out this new collaboration between Samsonite’s Black Label and Swarovski.

This re-edition of a 1920’s trunk got entirely covered in Swarovski rhinestones that will succeed in grabbing every co-traveler’s attention.

As with any item given the Swarovski touch, it is sure to be expensive, and only a limited few will be able to get their hands on the Samsonite Black Label Swarovski Trunk—there are only thirty available worldwide (available at Colette in Paris).

Sometime a deal sounds almost too good to be true….

Just months after launching one of this year’s most lavishly expensive holidays – an epic USD 1 million trip “Around the World” – the Leading Hotels of the World is celebrating its 80th anniversary by passing on some incredible discounts to its guests.

To commemorate its founding year (1928), at 12 noon GMT (8am Eastern Standard Time) on October 1, 2008, they will release a limited number of the world’s most-coveted hotel rooms at the unprecedented rate of $19.28 per night.

Shanghai is now the proud host of the highest hotel in the world !

Park Hyatt Shanghai is a sophisticated modern Chinese residence occupying the 79th to 93rd floors of the Shanghai World Financial Center (SWFC), otherwise known as “The Vertical Complex City”.

Situated in the heart of the Lujiazui business district in Pudong, the 492-metre SWFC, with its 101-storeys, will be one of the tallest buildings in the world, making Park Hyatt Shanghai the highest hotel in the world.

It is due to open in Autumn 2008. If you ever visit the hotel, make sure to stop by Cloud 9, a stunning bar located on the 87th floor that provides loungers with spectacular views of the skyline.

You know there’s not just the Louis Vuitton Luggage to make your trip the stylish one ever! There’s also the latest edition of the Louis Vuitton City Guides!

For 10 years, the Louis Vuitton City Guides have been capturing the spirit of cities.

Now with the new 2009 edition, there are many new destinations and new sections with a vintage-inspired look inspired from the label’s iconic travelling trunks.