Nestled between Alpine peaks blanketed with snow, this plush resort is the scene of what many call an annual talkathon for business and political leaders.

Doctors and lawyers have the most luxurious conferences, in plush resorts in remote countries at the best time of year.

Kumarakom, which was a sleepy town for years, has been transformed into a busy tourist destination with plush resorts around the Vembanad Kayal and the backwaters.

This shows we're for the middle class and health care for all, except rich Republicans with yachts and plush resorts.

"Mussolini sent people on holiday to confine them [banishment to small islands such as Ponza and Maddalena which are now plush resorts]."

Higgenbotham jumped on the small extraterrestrial like a dog spotting a bone, "Look, your greatness, or whatever... Area 51 & 1/2 is a very plush resort.

A further 15km east, exclusive Yalong Bay has the most stunning beach and - quite literally - wall-to-wall plush international resorts.

There is the equally appealing illusion that the place has remained a colonial retreat, not a plush gussied-up resort.

If you're plan- ning to hit any really plush resorts I advise you to collect the receipts.

For decades, the best-known corporate retreat sites have been plush resorts with manicured golf courses and well-known chefs.