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As with most things in life what constitutes luxury holidays is a matter of opinion, as they say “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”. Some people enjoy the “no shoes no news” feeling of some of the luxury Maldives islands but for some something a little more formal is the order of the day.

The world has so much to offer the modern traveller with luxury holidays that will fit the most demanding of criteria. Regardless of whether it is a six star deluxe resort hotel or a more chilled out island destination, you are sure to find something that fits the bill.

The newest hotels offering “luxury holidays” are to be found in the United Arab Emirates but these are often large resort hotels and not to everyone’s tastes. The most popular in this region is Dubai which is the fastest growing destination for luxury holidays in the world. The Middle East is sure to grow even further in popularity with its seven hour flight time and guaranteed year round sunshine.

Mauritius is an island that has always been synonymous with the term “luxury holidays” as this Indian Ocean Island has a very high density of first class hotels. As well as being the first destination to offer the “super all inclusive properties” where you can enjoy free golf, free spa treatments and free gourmet food there is a huge choice of luxury properties offering many other board basis.

The Caribbean has always been a very popular choice with the British public looking to escape on their luxury holidays. Arguably the Caribbean offers a more traditional luxury experience, coupled with some of the world’s most beautiful beaches and relaxed service. With so many islands to choose from, each with its own style and climate, there is certainly something to suit everyone.

For those prepared to travel that little bit further in search of the perfect luxury holidays, there is the Far East with its outstanding spa hotels. Whether it is Thailand or Malaysia, this destination offers exceptional value for money, incredible beaches and first class service. With some of the world’s most dynamic cities on your doorstep, the opportunity for an exciting twin centre luxury holiday should not be missed.

To help you choose where you want to go the following sites feature some great luxury holidays from around the world. www.classic-collection.co.uk, www.kuoni.co.uk and www.free2.co.uk.