In 1852, the Emperor Napoléon III commissioned Georges Haussmann to transform Paris, a quiet medieval city, into a modern and bustling capital which would enjoy world-wide recognition. During this period, many unique hotels were built which have today become symbols of traditional French style. In 1911, at 25 Avenue Montaigne, the Plaza Athénée opened at the same time as the nearby Theatre des Champs Elysées: the hotel soon became the gathering place for the most prominent composers and performers of the day. By 1936, the hotel had achieved international fame. The Galerie des Gobelins and the restaurant, its salons and apartments hosted many great personalities of this period including Joséphine Baker, Rudolph Valentino and Maurice Chevalier. When Christian Dior opened on Avenue Montaigne in close proximity to the Plaza Athénée, a new era began. Avenue Montaigne quickly turned into the avenue of ‘haute couture’, and the Plaza Athénée became Paris’ focus for fashion and the arts. In the past, the Plaza Athénée has hosted such famous guests as Grace Kelly, Gary Cooper, Jackie Kennedy and the Ford family. The Plaza Athénée has now become a landmark. Since the beginning of year 2000, the complete refurbishment of the Plaza Athénée has combined its traditional classical style with the most modern technology, further enhancing its already legendary reputation as one of the great hotels of the world. Recently renovated and scented with the unique fragrance of amber, the hotel's 146 spacious rooms and 45 suites are a showcase of French taste at its very best. Refinement and comfort • Décor: Louis XVI and Regency style (6 floors) and Art Deco style (2 floors) • Connecting rooms and suites • Smoking or non-smoking floors and rooms • Air conditioning adjustable by remote control • Mini-bar with the possibility of 80 different references • Daily newspaper • Housekeeping service twice a day (including the night set up) • Courtesy of room-service round the clock High technology and a large choice of services • Flat screen television in all rooms and plasma screens in all suites • Broadcast System: offering 120 TV channels in 18 different languages, 200 films on request, a music library of 5000 titles, 20 international radio channels and several video games • DVD player • High speed Internet access • Telephone with 2 lines, including one direct-line with mailbox • Large safe • Fax in all the suites More well-being • A special pillow-menu with a choice of: wheat, de-stressing, beautifying, horse hair, osteopathic or synthetic pillows • Hypo-allergenic linens • In the bathrooms: marble floors and surfaces throughout, separate bath and shower, two sinks, bathrobes and slippers embroidered with the Plaza Athénée logo • Berluti Service: bespoke grooming for the well-being of your shoes, including a Berluti kit

Some places hold a very special type of fascination. Almost always they are places of indescribable beauty, because whatever words you choose will fail to convey the sensations aroused in you. The Punta Tragara Hotel is one such jewel, standing as it does in a unique location overlooking the blue Capri sea right at the legendary Faraglioni cliffs. This extraordinary and unique setting, together with the hotel’s striking architecture, a creation of the genius of Le Corbusier, can now be admired from recently refurbished splendor, thanks to which the hotel blends in with nature even more harmonically, respecting and enhancing the island’s uncontaminated beauty. An iconic salmon colored building, in a stunning setting - this is the Punta Tragara Hotel. In the 1920s the great Swiss Architect, Le Corbusier assisted in the design of the villa which was to become the Punta Tragara Hotel, and to epitomize the elegance and allure that is Capri. The site is one of the most perfect on Capri - not too close, not too far from the frenetic streets of the town, a fifteen minute saunter along the beautiful Via Tragara. The location is dramatic, with amazing panoramic views out over the Faraglioni rocks and the azure sea. The architect took full advantage of the unique site. There are great picture windows in the public rooms, and balconies to all the 43 rooms. The terraces and exclusive pools have stunning views. Décor and furnishing is a deft mix of striking contemporary and classic. In the rooms, elegant antiques combine with every modern facility. When not dipping into the buzz of the town or enjoying a wonderful scenic stroll, guests can enjoy relaxing in one of the two swimming pools or luxuriate in the selection of face and body treatments offered in the wellness center. Guests dine on excellent Mediterranean cuisine in the Punta Tragara Hotel's Monzù Restaurant or in the more informal restaurant by the pool, a great place for watching sunsets over the sea. Hotel Punta Tragara is situated right next to the Belvedere di Punta Tragara, from where to admire a magnificent view of the Capri's legendary Faraglioni, the Bay of Marina Piccola and a glimpse or two of Capri's picturesque town center. To reach the hotel, guests walk along one of the island of Capri's most attractive pathways, where to observe spectacular displays of brightly colored Mediterranean flowers, cascading over the walls of some of the island's most beautiful residential properties.

Raffles Hotel is one of Singapore's most graceful landmarks. More legend than hotel, this luxury Singapore hotel celebrates a tradition of unwavering service excellence spanning more than 120 years. Immortalized in the novels of Somerset Maugham and Rudyard Kipling, Raffles Hotel, Singapore’s colonial-styled architecture and lush tropical gardens exude an atmosphere of timeless elegance. Raffles Amrita Spa provides pampering relaxation while the boutiques of Raffles Hotel Arcade offer ample opportunities for retail therapy. Raffles Hotel Arcade houses a fine selection of elegant international brands including Tiffany and Co. and Louis Vuitton. Be it business or leisure, the charms of this luxurious Singapore hotel are enticing. 15 restaurants and bars beckon, including the Long Bar - home to the world renowned Singapore Sling; Tiffin Room, which continues the tradition of Afternoon Tea at Raffles and Bar & Billiard Room, well-known for its legend of "The Tiger under the Billiard Table." This luxurious Singapore hotel lies in the heart of the city, in close proximity to the banking and financial districts, Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre (SICEC), as well as leisure attractions including the casino at Marina Bay; the cultural sights of Arab Street and Chinatown and shopping at Raffles City shopping mall and Orchard Road shopping belt.