Seven of The Best Above The Water

If your style is not just a holiday by the sea but right on or above the sea then this list is for you !

* Mandarin Oriental,Rivera Maya ,Mexico. Those that are in the know go for Room 613. This 680 sq ft two story sits above a mangrove- edged lagoon looking out to the Pacific Ocean

* Burg Al-Arab,Dubai. One of the most iconic hotels in the world. The 28 floor blade shaped building soars about the pristine waters of the Arabian Gulf on its own man made island.

* Soneva Gili,Maldives. 44 Room luxury resort in the Indian Ocean sits several feet above the ocean. Some say see it before global warming wipes the Maldives off the map !

* Trident Gurgaon,Delhi,India. Architect Lech Bunnag has produced a series of massive stone pools,lit at night by water set fire bowls,with stone buildings including 136 rooms nestled around. Calmness and chic everywhere.

* Hilton Auckland,New Zealand. Like a giant white cruise ship the Hilton juts out into the harbour offering spectacular views of the Hauraki Gulf

* Pan Pacific Hotel ,Vancouver,Canada. Like a cruise ship the 23 floors soar above the cruise terminal offering spectacul;ar views of Vancouver Harbour

* Four Seasons Hong Kong. Spread the curtains back at night and transport yourself to another world. The place to be seen in Hong Kong.