Wellness, medical and spiritual tourism are among the most rapidly growing segments in India and for those who sell this type of travel.

India’s hotel landscape is a tightly woven tapestry of style, comfort and luxury that is as varied as it is exuberant. Not content with the usual amenities, the country’s polished hotel offerings step well outside the box with ladies-only floors, tents so embellished that they seem inspired by fairy tales, palaces still fit for royalty, countryside retreats that hark to another era and B&Bs that offer a window into a more authentic, home-grown Indian experience.

One of the premier luxury resorts in the world, One&Only Palmilla offers ocean views from all accommodations, ranging from luxurious guestrooms to pool casitas and the 4-bedroom Villa Cortez.

Drama lovers, take note: while Istanbul packs a wallop of culture and ambiance, Turkey’s most exciting nature-made attractions are just hours away from the country’s capital.

Each year, millions of people go to Las Vegas to have a raucous, fun-filled time, yet most of those who choose to hold their bachelor or bachelorette escape there, no matter how rambunctious, would rather not lose a tooth, displease Mike Tyson or find a Bengal tiger in their room, a la “The Hangover.”

The bouquet of emerald isles that make up Hawaii have enjoyed their winter—laughing at most of us as we bundled up—and are now busy sprucing up their offers for those ready for a warm beach-and-jungle escape.

Auberge Resorts and its beautiful collection of properties has unveiled Auberge Adventures, a series of unique discovery programs for guests inspired by each hotel’s setting and traditions.

Luxury hotels, jungle lodges, palaces and even tented camps may be rather routine in India, but what makes them stand out is the level of extravagance and attention to service that they deliver.

At about 80 percent occupancy right after the crazy-busy holiday rush that included a for-the-books New Year’s celebration, Esperanza, an Auberge Resort is still quiet and calm, perfectly encapsulating the Cabo experience: rocky shores jutting off deep-blue waters, date palm trees mixed in with prickly cacti and nonstop sun shimmering off of everything.

Tucked away in southeast South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal may be less than an hour away by plane from “Joburg” but it’s worlds away from its round-the-clock busyness.