A list of my most anticipated New Hotel Openings or Renovations for 2024. 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. AMAN NAI LERT BANGKOK Announced to open 2024 Amid the skyscrapers … Read More
A list of my most anticipated New Hotel Openings or Renovations for The Future (or date unknown). 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 BURNHAM BEECHES Announced to open … Read More
South Pacific Paradise This is THE island group that epitomizes the Tahitian experience. Endless beauty from almost every angle, Bora Bora is one of the top destination in the world for very good reason. A perfect place to do nothing at all, or a host of water activities year round. … Read More
The soft opening for Raffles London at The OWO begins October 2023 This architectural landmark will open for the first time to the public with the UK’s first Raffles Hotel, 85 unique private residences, nine exciting restaurants, three iconic bars, Guerlain’s first London Spa and active wellness by Pillar Wellbeing. … Read More
A charming new hotel in the heart of the Burgundy region. To create COMO Le Montrachet, COMO has sensitively reimagined Hotel le Montrachet, a 19th century ‘place du village’ inn located in the village of Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy. The hotel is housed across three heritage buildings arranged around the charming village … Read More
One of the most exquisite resorts in the world. Laucala Island offers unspoiled rain forests, mangroves, beaches, and unparalleled levels of luxury living, from 1,500 to 11,000 square meters per residence. With an all-inclusive rate, guests enjoy privacy and seclusion in the 25 traditionally designed villas. Featuring an iridescent kaleidoscope … Read More
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
Also known as the Lesser Sunda Islands — literally the “Southeast Islands” — they are divided into East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa Tenggara and contain scores of ethnic groups, languages and religions, as well as Komodo lizards and more spectacular diving. West NT contains Lombok and Sumbawa and many … Read More
This Southeast Asian chain of 17,000 islands was made for adventure. Travellers to Indonesia tend to have Bali at the top of their mind as their reason to visit, which is a shame given there are even more breathtaking natural beauty and cultural experiences elsewhere that are waiting to be … Read More
Thailand’s dizzying capital city is a culinary must-visit – a place where tiny street food stalls and Michelin-starred restaurants both draw a crowd. CAPELLA BANGKOK Sathon district, Chao Phraya River Size: 101 rooms Designer/Architect: Hamiltons International; Andy Miller and Richard Scott-Wilson Beyond the hustle and bustle of the city, you’ll … Read More
The Land of a Thousand Smiles Fascinating culture and art, gorgeous architecture, glorious beaches, five-star hotels and resorts, scintillating nightlife and some of the finest cuisine in Asia – Thailand has it all. Thailand is often called “The Land of Smiles” because the mostly Buddhist people are extremely affable and … Read More
A list of my most anticipated New Hotel Openings or Renovations for 2025. 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. CAPELLA KYOTO Announced to open 2025 Four-storey high and home to … Read More
