You may tell an area is exceptional when the adjectives “opulent” and delicious are used to describe it. At Marina Bay Sands, designed by Moshe Safdie, it’s difficult to know where to start. The 50,000-square-foot ArtScience Museum, shaped like a lotus, a breathtaking infinity pool that towers over the city, and a wow-factor Banyan Tree spa are the first attractions for those looking for the good life. Along with a number of large-scale installations that give the impression that this expansive property is a living art gallery, there are also expensive productions that range from Beatlemania to The Sound of Music.

This opulent hotel, which faces the Plaza de la Independencia, welcomes visitors with a tastefully renovated nineteenth-century Spanish colonial façade. Even though Mendoza is well-known for its neighboring wineries and the Andes Mountains ski resorts, which are only 90 minutes away, this hotel gives guests several compelling reasons to remain in the area. The Kaua Club & Spa offers goods that use components from regional vineyards, drawing inspiration from the region’s wineries.

The Venetian Macao is one of the many magnificent casino hotels that have made Macau a world-class gambling destination. It is modeled after its sister resort in Las Vegas. The motto of this enormous facility is “bigger is better.” The casino provides 3,000 suites, each with at least 750 square feet of space. If you can bring yourself to leave your opulent accommodations, the best of which include their own private spas and chauffeured limousine transfers, make sure to spend plenty of time exploring the casino.