And yet the majority of Europe’s hotels fall into that vast middle ground of averageness that is the three-star category.

“It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” says season three star Michelle Monaghan ... Season three’s White Lotus hotel is described by the concierge as the best resort in the world.

For about $180, the average rate of a night in a three-star hotel room in Miami Beach, you can book a villa with a private pool and round-the-clock service on the beach in Koh Samui. Here are six ...