10 World Most Expensive Hotel

1. The Mansion-MGM Grand, Las Vegas

While normally reserved for the hotel's highest rollers, The Mansion at the MGM Grand recently began accepting reservations (a hotel spokesperson says that guests still need to meet "certain criteria," though). The 30 apartment-style villas come with their own pool, and original artwork from the likes of Picasso, Leger and Matisse grace the walls. Each villa comes with a private butler, and there are also two chefs on call for the Mansion's guests. For more information, call (800) 646-6346.

2. Londolozi Private Game Reserve - South Africa

The Londolozi Private Game Reserve is often considered the gold standard of African lodges--and is also the most expensive in South Africa. There are only 36 rooms, with a staff-to-guest ratio of three to one. Rooms have a sleek look (with the requisite mosquito netting) and all activities are centered around game drives in open air Land Rovers, as well as bush walks led by native trackers. At night, there are candle-lit bush dinners and star gazing at this Relais & Chateaux resort. All meals, drinks and game drives are included. For more information, call (888) 882-3742.

3. The Singita Private Game Reserve - South Africa
The Singita Private Game Reserve spreads out over 19,000 hectares bordering Kruger National Park, South Africa's largest game park. This Relais & Chateaux resort offers 18 suites, and the highlight of any trip is the twice-daily game drives. Each Land Rover holds only six passengers so guests never feel crowded, and days end with sunset cocktails in the bush. All drinks, meals and game drives are included in the price. For more information, call 27 11 234 0990.

4. Le Toiny, St.Bart - French West Indies
Le Toiny is one of St. Bart's most glamorous hotels, and also its most expensive. The resort has only 12 suites housed in six separate villas, and the nearest beach is Grande Saline, a nude beach. Each secluded suite has an ocean view, as well as a private pool and kitchenette. The main lodge houses the reception area, bar and open air restaurant, the Le Gaïac which offers French food with a Caribbean twist. For more information, call 0590 27 88 88.

5. Turtle Island - Fiji

the filming of both Blue Lagoon movies and most recently was seen on ABC as the honeymoon destination choice of the Bachelorette. This Small Luxury Hotel has only 14 bures, or traditional thatched wooden huts, and appropriately, there are 14 beaches on the island. Eight can be reserved for private picnics. All meals, drinks and activities like scuba diving are included but keep in mind that just getting to the island by sea plane is an additional $790 per trip per couple. For more information, call (800) 255-4347.

6. Frégate Island - Seychelles

régate Island, a private island resort in the Seychelles, has only 16 villas and accommodates 40 guests at a time. Bill and Melinda Gates, as well as Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston have stayed here. The resort has seven beaches, as well as snorkeling, scuba diving and hiking. Frégate has its own marina with a fleet of ships--including small sailboats, yachts, catamarans and motor yachts for deep-sea fishing. Frégate produces the overwhelming majority of its vegetables and fruits. Rates are $1,800 per night.

7. The Wakaya Club - Fiji

The Wakaya Club is where the world's richest man, Bill Gates, decided to spend his honeymoon with wife Melinda in 1994. The private island resort has also hosted Michelle Pfeiffer and Russell Crowe. The Wakaya Club has eight bures (thatched roof huts) which all come with a private garden, as well as two decks. The Wakaya Club can arrange a private champagne picnic on a secluded beach or cove, and guests simply call the resort (via cell phone) to be picked up. Rates include all meals, beverages, activities and laundry. On top of airline tickets to Fiji, the domestic airfare costs an additional $830 per couple. For more information, call (970) 927-2044.

8. Bedarra Island, Great Barrier Reef - Australia

Bedarra Island is a private island resort, with only 16 villas, and is located just off the Great Barrier Reef. Guests stay in timber and glass open air pavilions which offer views of the ocean. Each villa has a large deck, private plunge pool, and a daybed, and chilled canapés are delivered each day at sunset. Catamarans, fishing, snorkeling and scuba are the main activities, but bush walking is also available. All meals, alcohol and most activities are included. For more information, call (800) 225-9849.

9. Huka Lodge, Taupo - New Zealand

About 50 years ago, the Huka Lodge started as four simple canvas-clad huts located on a river bend above the majestic Huka Falls. Now the resort, a Small Luxury Hotel, has 20 bungalows and is known as the best of the New Zealand "super lodges," or luxury country house hotels. Barbara Streisand and Queen Elizabeth II have stayed here, and the lodges are decorated in blonde wood and contemporary fabrics. The area has top-notch hiking, fishing and of course bungee jumping.

For more information, call 64 7 378 5791.

10. Little Palm Island - Florida

For many people, the Florida Keys will always be about Papa Hemingway and Jimmy Buffet, but for a more sophisticated experience, head to Little Palm Island. The private island resort, where Harry Truman once vacationed, looks like an upscale Gilligan's Island. There are only 28 thatched-roof bungalows, and the décor inside evokes British colonialism. Many villas have ocean views and private sundecks with hammocks. Meals and activities are not included in the rate. For more information, call (800) 343-8567 or (305) 872-2524.