Rich & Famous Vacations
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Ever wondered what sort of places you could go with an unlimited budget? Or what a $50,000-per-night hotel is like? CTVNews.ca's Tina Yazdani looks for the most over-the-top luxurious resorts, private islands, and villas in the world, starting with the most affordable -- relatively speaking -- and ending with the most expensive. -
Biras Creek Resort is one of the most luxurious destinations in the Caribbean. It is located on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, and can only be reached by helicopter or boat.
Rates: US $675 - $2,500 per night -
Biras Creek Resort is one of the most luxurious destinations in the Caribbean. It is located on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, and can only be reached by helicopter or boat.
Rates: US $675 - $2,500 per night -
Biras Creek Resort is one of the most luxurious destinations in the Caribbean. It is located on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, and can only be reached by helicopter or boat.
Rates: US $675 - $2,500 per night -
Hotel St. Barth Isle de France is located in St. Barthelemy, in the northeastern Caribbean. Celebrities such as Hugh Jackman and Michael J. Fox have stayed in this luxurious and comfortable hotel.
Rates: US $670 - $3,318 per night -
Hotel St. Barth Isle de France is located in St. Barthelemy, in the northeastern Caribbean. Celebrities such as Hugh Jackman and Michael J. Fox have stayed in this luxurious and comfortable hotel.
Rates: US $670 - $3,318 per night -
Castello di Velona in Tuscany, Italy, is an 11th-century castle nestled in the Tuscan countryside with gorgeous views from each of its 24 rooms. Actress Rachael Ray has been spotted staying at the castle.
Rates: US $379 - $900 per night -
Castello di Velona in Tuscany, Italy, is an 11th-century castle nestled in the Tuscan countryside with gorgeous views from each of its 24 rooms. Actress Rachael Ray has been spotted staying at the castle.
Rates: US $379 - $900 per night -
Castello di Velona in Tuscany, Italy, is an 11th-century castle nestled in the Tuscan countryside with gorgeous views from each of its 24 rooms. Actress Rachael Ray has been spotted staying at the castle.
Rates: US $379 - $900 per night -
The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort is located in the French Polynesian islands. With jaw-dropping blue waters and gorgeous scenery, it has become a favourite for many celebrities, including Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban who stayed here for their honeymoon. Other celebrities spotted at this resort are Tony Parker and Eva Longoria.
Rates: US $925 - $3968 per night -
The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort is located in the French Polynesian islands. With jaw-dropping blue waters and gorgeous scenery, it has become a favourite for many celebrities, including Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban who stayed here for their honeymoon. Other celebrities spotted at this resort are Tony Parker and Eva Longoria.
Rates: US $925 - $3968 per night -
Sanctuary Resort on Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a premiere luxury resort. It is made up of mountainside estates, each on more than an acre of beautiful desert. Beyonce and Jay-Z spent their honeymoon here.
Rates: US $400 - $4,000 per night -
Sanctuary Resort on Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a premiere luxury resort. It is made up of mountainside estates, each on more than an acre of beautiful desert. Beyonce and Jay-Z spent their honeymoon here.
Rates: US $400 - $4,000 per night -
Taj Lake Palace Hotel is located on Lake Pichola in Udaipur, India. It was built in 1746 and appears as if it is floating on the water. It is surrounded by gorgeous scenery, and is considered one of the world's most romantic and unique destinations due to its location on the serene lake.
Rates: US $525 - 3,500 per night -
Taj Lake Palace Hotel is located on Lake Pichola in Udaipur, India. It was built in 1746 and appears as if it is floating on the water. It is surrounded by gorgeous scenery, and is considered one of the world's most romantic and unique destinations due to its location on the serene lake.
Rates: US $525 - 3,500 per night -
Taj Lake Palace Hotel is located on Lake Pichola in Udaipur, India. It was built in 1746 and appears as if it is floating on the water. It is surrounded by gorgeous scenery, and is considered one of the world's most romantic and unique destinations due to its location on the serene lake.
Rates: US $525 - 3,500 per night -
Baraka Point is located on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Isles. It is a 9,500-square foot luxury private villa, with magnificent views of the ocean, and set on acres of tropical gardens.
Rates: US $1,645 - 4,072 per night -
Baraka Point is located on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Isles. It is a 9,500-square foot luxury private villa, with magnificent views of the ocean, and set on acres of tropical gardens.
Rates: US $1,645 - 4,072 per night -
Baraka Point is located on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Isles. It is a 9,500-square foot luxury private villa, with magnificent views of the ocean, and set on acres of tropical gardens.
Rates: US $1,645 - 4,072 per night -
Trinity Beach Palace is a luxurious private rental home located in North Queensland, Australia. It is renowned for being one of the best beachfront properties in Queensland, sitting on 2.5 acres of tropical grounds.
Rates: AUS $2,500 - $3,750 per night -
Trinity Beach Palace is a luxurious private rental home located in North Queensland, Australia. It is renowned for being one of the best beachfront properties in Queensland, sitting on 2.5 acres of tropical grounds.
Rates: AUS $2,500 - $3,750 per night -
Hotel Park City is a lavish resort located in the heart of Park City, Utah. Anthony Hopkins and Stella Arroyave spent their honeymoon here.
Rates: US $1,600 - 4,000 per night -
Hotel Park City is a lavish resort located in the heart of Park City, Utah. Anthony Hopkins and Stella Arroyave spent their honeymoon here.
Rates: US $1,600 - 4,000 per night -
The Wakaya Club in Fiji has been an extremely popular location for celebrities to bask in the sun and take a dip in the translucent blue waters. Stars such as Bill Gates, Pierce Brosnan, Michelle Pfeiffer, Russell Crow, Nicole Kidman, Keith Richards, Adrien Brody and Antonio Banderas have been spotted at this exclusive private island resort, which only accommodates 20 people at a time.
Rates: US $1,900 - $7,600 per night -
The Wakaya Club in Fiji has been an extremely popular location for celebrities to bask in the sun and take a dip in the translucent blue waters. Stars such as Bill Gates, Pierce Brosnan, Michelle Pfeiffer, Russell Crow, Nicole Kidman, Keith Richards, Adrien Brody and Antonio Banderas have been spotted at this exclusive private island resort, which only accommodates 20 people at a time.
Rates: US $1,900 - $7,600 per night -
Nandana Resort on the Grand Bahama Island in the Bahamas is a fully staffed island home created for intimate gatherings. Up to twelve people can stay in this luxury estate right on the water.
Rates: US $4,750 - 12,500 per night -
Nandana Resort on the Grand Bahama Island in the Bahamas is a fully staffed island home created for intimate gatherings. Up to twelve people can stay in this luxury estate right on the water.
Rates: US $4,750 - 12,500 per night -
The magnificent Chateau Villette located just south of Paris was featured in the 2006 motion picture 'The DaVinci Code.' The 185 acres of private land is available for guests to escape into the French countryside.
Rates: EUR 6,500 - 12,000 per night -
The magnificent Chateau Villette located just south of Paris was featured in the 2006 motion picture 'The DaVinci Code.' The 185 acres of private land is available for guests to escape into the French countryside.
Rates: EUR 6,500 - 12,000 per night -
Villa La Reve, 'The Dream', is located on the island of St. Martin in the Caribbean. It is a five-bedroom villa on a private beach in Baie Rouge.
Rates: US $6,000 - $15,800 per night.
