New Year & New Hotels
Happy New Year! Whatever your travel plans are for 2020, there are some exciting new openings around the world to inspire you to create some more... From arctic wellness hotels to expansive desert hideaways to tropical beach retreats - here is some inspiration to start planning your perfect escape this year!
KALESMA in Mykonos. This newly-opened boutique resort is set in the hilltops of Ornos Bay, a prime locale in the west of the island. Kalesma is a peaceful enclave that’s deeply rooted in its natural surroundings. It is a serene place for all types of travellers to enjoy from a romantic couples getaway to a family holiday. Its ambiance elevates your senses: from seeing the breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, smelling fresh bread baked daily, and fostering community for guests while offering privacy in the suites and villas. Escape to Mykonos.
SIX SENSES SHAHARUT in Negev Desert Israel. Translated as ‘moments just before dawn’, Six Senses Shaharut makes for an enchanting escape within the mesmerising Negev Desert. Designed to preserve and reflect the natural landscapes, the newest addition to the Six Senses family is neatly nestled into a dramatic cliff face with panoramic views of burnt orange sunsets over the mighty dunes from each of the 60 villas and suites. Escape to Israel.
ARCTIC BATH in Swedish Lapland. From the team behind the famous Treehotel in Sweden, comes this new floating hotel and spa that freezes into the ice in the winter, and floats on top of the Lule river in the summer giving guests a luxury overnight spa experience, all in a prime spot to experience the Northern Lights. The Arctic Bath is inspired by the timber floating era, where trees felled in local forests were transported down the river to be processed. Escape to the Arctic.
THE LEGIAN SIRE in Lombok Indonesia. This picture-perfect hotel is set to be your new favourite Indonesian hideaway for 2020. The Legian Sire is located on one of Lombok’s finest beaches, opposite the stunning Gili Islands. An all-suite and villa resort, The Legion Sire will have 45 suites and 15 pool villas overlooking the sparkling sea. Rooms are expansive, with luxe amenities and Pinterest-worthy fixtures. Escape to Indonesia.
XIGERA in Botswana. The much-anticipated 12-room Xigera (pronounced ‘kee-jera’) is a bold new statement in Botswana’s most unspoilt wilderness, opening in June 2020 on the western side of the Moremi Game Reserve in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Using a light footprint, each suite is an exquisite reimagining of the safari experience, showcasing the finest Southern African artisans and creating a design that is utterly in tune with its surroundings. Escape to Africa.