Travelling to destinations around the world and satisfying that #wanderlust is on everyone’s bucket list.

Finding the best hotel to stay in, however, can be a downright nightmare.

Luckily, many holiday hot-spots boast a wide selection of luxury hotels, some of which you might want to stay in before the opportunity passes you by.

Question is, which ones should you add to your bucket list?

Travel expert Philippe Kjellgre revealed his personal picks to Business Insider SA, and it’s a list full of luxurious hotels that are worth dreaming about.

Here are our five picks from his stunning selection:

5. Ice Hôtel, Jukkasjärvi, Sweden

It’s a hotel and ice exhibition all rolled into one, according to Kjellgre. Dress warmly, of course.

Cost per night: from R2 218 per room per night.

4. Cap Estel, Provence

Kjellgre said:

The epitome of what the French Riviera is all about, this is also the most private of any hotel on the Cote D’azur, a boutique hotel in its own gated estate on a peninsula. It’s a place where celebrities from all over come to escape the crowds and appreciate complete privacy.

If you enjoy a spot of celebrity-watching, you better hop on down to Cap Estel.

Cost per night: from R6 437.

3. Dunton Hot Springs, Colorado 

Keen on a romantic getaway with your partner? Mosey on down to this sweet hot springs hotel in Colorado:

With passionate owners realising a dream of creating an authentic mid-western village, the traditional buildings were brought across the US and renovated to perfection. It’s like a journey through an old western movie but with stunning interior design, a true hidden gem.

Cost per night: from R8 887 per couple (includes full board and activities).

2. Aman, Venice

You’d be forgiven if thought the Aman was an art gallery or a palace:

A luxury hotel in the regal 16th century Papadopoli palazzo, [this is] Italy with old master frescoes and private gardens set on the Grand Canal.

Cost per night: from R17 822 per room.

1. Singita Lebombo, South Africa

Local is lekker, folks!

If you’re the type who loves traversing around our beautiful country, you’ve got to include this gem on your itinerary:

A cutting edge safari lodge, bold and contemporary in design in Kruger National Park with its own privately-leased concession. Also 100% solar-powered.

Cost per night: R71 611 per room.

Ouch – some of those prices per night might be a little out of reach.

We can’t help you with that, but if you have a snoop around comparison site More Cheap Flights you might just find a flight that’s easier on the pocket.

They do hotels and car rentals, too, so here’s hoping you manage a bucket list tick or two.

[source:businessinsider]