​In the age of the internet, anyone can log onto a massive booking engine, click a few buttons, and secure a hotel room. For a standard, run-of-the-mill family trip or a basic business layover, this DIY approach works just fine.

​But when you are planning a high-end, lifestyle-friendly getaway where the environment, the crowd, and your absolute privacy are the most critical elements of the trip, relying on a generic algorithm is a massive gamble.