Travel Advisors' Favorite Hotels and Resorts

Who better to get hotel and resort recommendations from than a seasoned travel advisor. We asked agents to provide us with their personal top picks - and why they rate them as favorites.

Here's what they had to say.

"The setting is like something out of a fairytale. The service is impeccable - attentive yet warm and not intrusive. The food is phenomenal. The attention to detail is over the top. In winter every guest is given a beautiful ski jacket monogrammed with the Les Airelles' logo. The bathroom amenities include fragrance from Santa Maria Novella, my favorite apothecary in Florence."

Sandy Pappas, Sandy Pappas Travel, a Travel Experts affiliate

"The attention to detail at Atelier, the interior design, customer service, food and amazing views I enjoyed from the rooftop suite all were truly unforgettable."

Antoine D. Wilson, A.D. Elite Travels

"As guests make their way up the vast drive on 600 undeveloped acres, they reach the modernist resort building, enveloped with an endless vista of desert canyons and mesas - right out of a Wild West movie set! Seductive, intuitive service and creative and authentic cuisine are only second to the majestic red rock country of Utah."

Laura Madrid, Resort to Laura Madrid, an affiliate of Travel Experts

"My favorite international hotel is the iconic Balmoral from my native Scotland, with its splendid views of Edinburgh Castle and excellent proximity to the Royal Mile. It's a must-stay hotel, or at the very least worth a visit for afternoon in the Palm Court for any trip to Edinburgh - the Athens of the North."

James Ferguson, Travel Edge

"Located in the heart of the most romantic city in the world - Florence - the hotel is close to the Piazza Duomo and walking distance to the Ponte Vecchio and the Academia and is a combination of ancient and new. Michelin dining, modern rooms and amazing service make it a must-stay when visiting Italy!"

Tracee Williams, Destinations

"The Camino Real Polanco in Mexico City is a green urban oasis within walking distance of major attractions, and a masterpiece of classic Mexican modernist architecture, designed for the 1968 Olympics by Ricardo Legorreta and Luis Barragan. I've loved staying there many times since I was a kid (it's almost my age)!

"It's really a world-class museum with five-star resort amenities. Monumental pieces by Rufino Tamayo, Alexander Calder, Isamu Noguchi and other noted artists enhance the public spaces, which also offer a range of dining and shopping options."

Ben Gritzewsky, FROSCH

"I fell in love with this hotel the first time I stayed there. It's a stunning hotel on the Thames with a rich history. Rooms in the main house or in the Garden Wing offer decor and amenities that will please most guests. A highlight for me was having high tea in a vintage boat on the Thames."

Claire Schoeder, Elevations Travel, an affiliate of Signature Travel Network

"I love the ambiance of this castle hotel- historical, five-star and very welcoming to guests, who feel immediately at home. A big plus is that it is less than 10 miles from Shannon Airport, giving my clients a wonderful start or end to their time in Ireland."

Claire Schoeder, Elevations Travel, an affiliate of Signature Travel Network

"The small, quiet and private resort feel of the Casitas enclave- combined with the big rooms, the most comfortable beds I've ever slept in and the most amazing staff who make you feel like you are home on your trip - make it perfection for me!

"Plus, the fact that it's right next door to El Dorado Royale and Generations in Riviera Maya gives you the benefits of a larger property, without being overwhelming."

James Berglie, Be All Inclusive

"Esprit St. Germain is a lovely little gem of a hotel in the Left Bank of Paris. I love the residential feel, the labyrinth of neighborhoods all around it with cobblestone streets and local stores, and I love the fact I can have complimentary champagne any time I want.

"Every time I stay there, I feel as if I am visiting an old friend in Paris and am welcomed accordingly. I recommend it to my clients often."

Becky Lukovic, Bella Travel Planning, a Travel Experts affiliate

"It may be off-the-beaten path in West Virginia, but the Greenbrier has beauty, tradition, amazing history - and golf! We honeymooned there 40 years ago and went back last fall for our anniversary, so it is our favorite resort. Near the Blue Ridge Skyway and the Great Smoky Mountains, it's more of a 'drive-to' resort for most people on the East Coast."

Cal Cheney, Bucket List Travel and Tours

"The Halekulani is an oasis in the heart of wacky Waikiki, Hawaii, which we've been going to for decades. It never disappoints. I'm anxious to return to this 'house befitting heaven' this fall following its October reopening to sip Mai-Tais, hear the soft, nightly Hawaiian music and watch the former Miss Hawaii, Kanoe Miller, dancing and glancing out at Diamond Head."

James Ferguson, Travel Edge

"Hermitage Bay in Antigua is my favorite because the views are stunning from the hillside suite and private plunge pool, the decor is modern and elegant - and it's adults-only boutique all-inclusive. It's great for relaxing."

Jemica Archer, TruBlue Travels

"It's just enough of an adventure to get to Jumby Bay Island Resort. Travelers fly into Antigua and then take their private ferry over to the resort. Meals are included, so there's no deciding where to go for dinner. The food is fabulous, but what sets Jumby Bay apart is the attention to detail in the service e.g., the amenities they offer at the beach - every 30 minutes they come by with different little treats and clean your sunglasses for you, etc."

Sandy Pappas, Sandy Pappas Travel, a Travel Experts affiliate

"When you stay at Lindiwe Safari Lodge in Hoedspruit, South Africa, Patrick and Nathalie treat you like family. The food is top-tier and being in the bush you see all the different animals - from zebras to porcupines to giraffes and more. They offer relaxing massages, safaris and electric motorbike tours throughout the lodge. It's tons of fun!"

Antoine D. Wilson, A.D. Elite Travels