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On the Horizon
RECENT HOTEL OPENINGS
KUDA VILLINGILI RESORT Maldives On the North Male Atoll, you’ll find the newly opened Kuda Villingili (as of June 2021). This five-star island retreat is luxury at its core. With a beachfront spa, gourmet dining (including lobster and Champagne nights) and sunset music overlooking the ocean, you’ll enjoy a spectacular, “experience-driven” stay in paradise. kudavillingili.com
AIRELLES CHÂTEAU DE VERSAILLES, LE GRAND CONTRÔLE Versailles, France Within the grounds of the legendary Château de Versailles, the opening of this much-anticipated seventh property by Airelles was worth the wait. Boasting views of the château, Pièce d’Eau des Suisses and l’Orangerie, guests are treated to a feast for the eyes. With 14 rooms and suites, each custom designed with an elegant 18th century style in mind, the rooms feel as authentic as the destination they are in. airelles.com ARIA RETREAT & SPA Cima di Porlezza, Italy As of August 2021, guests can enjoy a peaceful and secluded property on the shores of Lake Lugano. With acres of subtropical land situated halfway between Lake Como and the city of Lugano, this exclusive 15 suite “architectural masterpiece” offers a private beach, gourmet dining, infinity pool and spacious spa. It’s also one of the newest additions to the Leading Hotels of the World. aria-retreat.it
VILLA NAI 3.3 Žman, Croatia One of the newest hotels to be added to the Leading Hotels of the World, Villa Nai 3.3 would be idyllic for an intimate destination wedding or honeymoon. Opened in June 2021, this property on Dugi Otok Island is ensconced in nature and surrounded by beaches and cliffs. The hotel is small with only eight rooms, but each artfully designed space makes travelers feel at one with their surroundings. villanai.com BOTANIC SANCTUARY ANTWERP Antwerp, Belgium Michelin-starred chefs, botanical gardens, luxury accommodations and a 15th century monastery are combined at Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp. Opening September 2021, this member of the Leading Hotels of the World offers sustainability, comfortable contemporary design and historical grandeur to all its guests. With 108 sublimely appointed rooms and dedicated spa suites, you’ll be transported and transformed. botanicantwerp.be
JOALI BEING Maldives Opening late 2021, JOALI BEING is a unique well-being retreat located in the Maldives. This boutique, villa-only property has 34 beach villas and 34 water villas situated on the exclusive island of Bodufushi. Guests are treated to a transformative program; leaving them feeling “renewed, uplifted and inspired.”
