The Best (and my favorite) Private Island Resort in the Caribbean and Turk & Caicos. COMO Parrot Cay is the northern Caribbean’s preeminent private island, wrapped in sweeps of sand and peaceful seas in the Turks and Caicos. It combines 1,000 unspoiled acres and a mile-long, powder-sand beach with relaxed … Read More
A list of my most anticipated New Hotel Openings or Renovations for 2022. Most, but not all, are Resorts, many are Luxury or Boutique properties. Hopefully they will be bringing something new and unique to the world of hospitality. SIX SENSES ROME Opened 2023 and accepting reservations Protected by the … Read More
The Raleigh Returns Miami Beach’s iconic hotel, The Raleigh, will join Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’ inimitable collection following a thoughtful revival spearheaded by renowned real estate development firm SHVO. Acclaimed architect and interior designer Peter Marino has been selected to helm the property’s highly anticipated restoration, embracing the vibrant neighborhood’s … Read More
Aman to open it’s doors in the Faena Arts District Miami Beach A catalyst for culture and connections, Miami Beach’s vibrant Faena District will soon be home to Aman’s fourth destination in North America. Occupying a prime oceanfront site on Collins Avenue, Aman Miami Beach will follow in the footsteps … Read More
A list of my most anticipated New Hotel Openings or Renovations for 2023. Most, but not all, are Resorts, many are Luxury or Boutique properties. Hopefully they will be bringing something new and unique to the world of hospitality. KONA VILLAGE, A ROSEWOOD RESORT Rescheduled to open Summer 2023 This … Read More
Embodying the splendour of the Gilded Age and dynamism of Fifth Avenue Set to open Spring of 2021, Spring of 2022, early 2023. The Crown Building – formerly the first home of Museum of Modern Art – has undergone a monumental transformation, which has seen it fully restored to its … Read More
Currently, the Best World Class Resort in Hawaii On the southeastern coast of the pristine island of Lanai, our five-diamond Resort sits just a moment away from many of the most scenic spots, best reached by foot or 4-by-4, and where the Hawaii found in vintage postcards comes vibrantly to … Read More
Quite a few of the planned openings for 2020 & 2021 are seeing some extreme revisions of the dates they plan to open or reopen. A list of my most anticipated New Hotel Openings or Renovations for 2021. Most, but not all, are Resorts, many are Luxury or Boutique properties. … Read More
Yes, there were a few that were actually able to open, even during the Pandemic. However, many were delayed for 2021, or even 2022. And a few hotel projects that appear to have simply vanished. ZANNIER HOTELS – BAI SAN HÔ Opened December 2020 Away from the usual tourist paths, … Read More
Evoking village life between paddy and jungle in Bali’s cultural hub Designed after a traditional Balinese village, with sweeping views of the Ayung Valley’s jungled slopes, Amandari has integrated so sensitively into its hillside setting that it feels as though it has always been there. Free-standing guest suites with alang-alang … Read More
One of my favorite Aman stays was here at the Aman Summer Palace. The Romance of Imperial China Just steps from the East Gate of the Unesco-protected Summer Palace lies a peaceful retreat, just 20km northwest of Beijing’s city centre. The tranquil courtyards of Aman Summer Palace are overlooked by … Read More
Hot springs and ryokan rituals in Ise Shima National Park On the shores of Ago Bay, Amanemu’s rustic ryokan-inspired retreat is where Japan’s ancient hospitality ritual finds its contemporary expression. Mineral-rich waters from a natural hot spring enable guests to embrace the tradition of onsen bathing – while nourishment in … Read More
