Forget gems this Christmas, give someone the opportunity to experience a hidden gem with a Gift Certificate from Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH). With over 520 hotels in more than 80 countries to choose from, SLH's collection of independently-minded hotels around the world can provide the ideal destination for independently spirited travelers whether they are looking for a city sanctuary, a country house retreat or a blissful beach break.

SLH Gift Certificates can be purchased from www.slh.com/giftcertificates and are available in a variety of denominations – 50, 100 and 500 – in three currencies (GBP, USD and EUR). The certificates can be redeemed as part or total payment towards a stay at any SLH hotel worldwide and allow recipients the flexibility of choosing when and where to travel, from wherever they are based in the world, during the validity period of 15 months from the date of purchase.

For more information about SLH and its member hotels around the world visit www.slh.com

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About Small Luxury Hotels of the World: The Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) brand is an unrivalled portfolio of some of the world's finest small independent hotels. Comprising over 520 hotels in more than 80 countries, the diversity of the individual hotels, and the experiences that they offer, is exceptional. From cutting-edge design hotels to palatial 17th century mansions, city centre sanctuaries to remote private islands, historic country houses to idyllic resorts, Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers only the very best. Reservations can be made at any Small Luxury Hotels of the World property online at www.slh.com or by contacting your favourite travel agent. You can also call a Small Luxury Hotels of the World reservations office; to view a listing by country please click here: http://www.slh.com/contact-us/