My best stays in 2012 so far are (I would give all 10 out of 10): Chewton Glen, Borgo Santo Pietro, Babylonstoren, Delaire Graff, Ballyfin, Frégate, Six Senses Zighy Bay, Saint James Paris (incredible renovation) and finally 7 Singita safari camps where I rate Singita Sweni (6 rooms) as my all time favorite hotel/resort/lodge experience.