Virgin Atlantic have teamed up with Condé Nast Traveller to unveil the most stylish, innovative and luxurious hotels in the world - in their 'Red Hot List 2009'. With settings ranging from desert islands to capital cities, the list was chosen to cater for all tastes, and includes hotels from across the globe - and it appears it would take a little more than pool cabanas and Wi-Fi to impress in order to make the world’s top list. Unsurprisingly, service comes high on the judging criteria - with the top hotels having to prove that they're not all just style over substance. What they all have in common is that special touch, and the ability to know what their guests want, which puts them ahead of their competition.

Concierge.com asset, video. Concierge.com travel writer, Mark Schatzker, treks around the world in 80 days. Follow his intrepid journey on his blog as he attempts to circumnavigate the globe “the old-fashioned way.” Although it’s hard to imagine the frontiersmen traveling through the Napa Valley and along Highway 1 in a Mercedes E-320. Find out more at http://www.concierge.com/cntraveler/blogs/80days. From Wiredset Digital Agency.

Concierge.com asset, video. Concierge.com travel writer, Mark Schatzker, treks around the world in 80 days. Follow his intrepid journey on his blog as he attempts to circumnavigate the globe “the old-fashioned way.” Certain treats are acceptable, however, as he enjoys a fine ribeye steak at David Burke’s in Denver and indulges in a mud bath in Napa Valley. Find out more at http://www.concierge.com/cntraveler/blogs/80days. From Wiredset Digital Agency.

Concierge.com asset, video. Concierge.com travel writer, Mark Schatzker, treks around the world in 80 days. Follow his intrepid journey on his blog as he attempts to circumnavigate the globe “the old-fashioned way.” In this video he gives you a closer view of his current life and his brand new haircut. Find out more at http://www.concierge.com/cntraveler/blogs/80days. From Wiredset Digital Agency.