Taj Tashi Thimphu, Bhutan

Sitting outside, schoolchildren often pass by gleefully in national dress. Cute beyond words.

The Taj Tashi Thimphu, Bhutan lives up to the Taj name in all the ways it should: the architecture is superb, the hospitality is unmatched, and the quality of the 66 rooms are absolutely top-notch. Add some traditional Bhutanese touches, as well as a setting that is at once awe-inspiring and otherworldly, and you have the Taj in Bhutan.

If you're in the mood for adventure, why not embark on the eight-day Jhomolari trek? Upon your return, friendly staff will greet you with traditional drinks at the ready before sending you off to your lovely room, complete with a magnificent bed and fluffy pillows, a perfect shower, and excellent toiletries.

Take a walk around the lovely town of Thimpu while you're here, and visit the hotel's Jiva Spa for a side by side massage. At day's end, try the region's diverse cuisine at any of the resort's dining options, including Rimps, a Tibetan tea bar certain to cure what ails your mind, body, or spirit.