new horizons TRAVEL

From a spectacular waterfront development to an updated coastal sanctuary, Navigator curates the properties making waves in 2023.

WORDS MIRIAM CAIN

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Cap Karoso

Sumba Island, Indonesia

Located on the shores of a turquoise lagoon just an hour’s flight from Bali, Cap Karoso is a remote getaway. An eco-conscious haven, the resort features 47 rooms and 20 villas surrounded by a seven-acre organic farm, where local growers and guests are welcome to learn about biological farming. Guests can expect eco-friendly architecture, calming interiors, a Sumbanese house spa, a laid-back beach club, a chef’s table restaurant and an open-air cinema. Additionally, the island is surrounded by a coral reef, enabling guests to swim and snorkel and discover some of the world’s most stunning underwater gems. capkaroso.com

02 The Peninsula Istanbul - Istanbul, Turkey

Set along the banks of the scenic Bosphorus in Istanbul, The Peninsula’s latest waterfront opening is located within walking distance of many of Istanbul’s most historic landmarks. The property is spread across four buildings, three of which are careful renovations of historical landmarks dating back to the early 1900s. Turkish influences can be found throughout the property, from the kilim-style carpets to the lavish marble bathrooms. There are 177 guest rooms and suites – some with balconies and terraces, others with access to gardens and the outdoor pool. A selection of restaurants includes a rooftop restaurant for Turkish-Asian cuisine and beautiful views. peninsula.com

Mandarin Oriental Costa Navarino Costa Navarino, Greece

The first property of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in Greece is located on the historic Bay of Navarino on the southwest coast of the Peloponnese. Opening this summer, Costa Navarino features 99 guest rooms and 48 pool villas, all with outdoor terraces and sea views. Five restaurants and bars, wellness facilities, and a stunning indoor-outdoor pool, as well as nearby watersports, biking, rockclimbing and golf, complete the picture. costanavarino.com

The Son Bunyola Hotel Mallorca, Spain

Located on Mallorca’s northwest coast, the vast Son Bunyola private estate is home to a new, boutique 26-room hotel. A welcome addition to the Virgin Limited Edition hospitality portfolio, the property – which includes two showcase Tower Suites – is housed in a restored 15th-century finca. Guests can dine in the former olive press, swim in the outdoor pool, or explore the surroundings peppered with olive groves, almond and citrus trees and grape vines.

virginlimitededition.com/en/son-bunyola

One&Only Aesthesis Athenian Riviera, Greece

Hot on the heels of the opening of One&Only Portonovi in Montenegro, the One&Only Aesthesis opens on the dramatic Athenian Riviera later this year. Embodying the glamour of 60s and 70s Greece, the chic resort is just 30 minutes from the center of Athens – ideal for a couple of nights in the city before a yacht charter through the Cyclades. There are 127 rooms, ranging from beachfront suites to private villas, all with minimalist décor and stunning views. There is also a Chenot Spa and a collection of culinary options.

oneandonlyresorts.com

Maroma, A Belmond Hotel Maya, Mexico

The Riviera Maya welcomes the much-anticipated return of Maroma, A Belmond Hotel. Nestled between 200 acres of lush tropical jungle and the secluded white sands of Mexico’s Caribbean coast, the legendary property has been completely reimagined by designer Tara Bernerd. With Mayan culture at its core, the iconic redesign includes ten new waterfront suites with plunge pools or rooftop terraces, a Guerlain Spa and a Mexican restaurant. belmond.com

07 White Elephant Nantucket, Massachusetts USA

Marking its 100th anniversary, the iconic White Elephant estate has been an integral part of the island’s history since the 1920s. Originally a series of seaside cottages overlooking Nantucket Harbor, the property has evolved over the past century to become an iconic landmark hotel. This summer, celebrating its 100th year, the property debuts yet another metamorphosis, with a huge restoration and renovation. The design of its 66 rooms, suites and cottages draws on the essence of the island – its history, the quality of light, its natural landscapes, the colors, textures and artistic legacy – breathing new life into a yachting favorite. whiteelephantnantucket.com

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Gran Hotel Son Net Mallorca, Spain

Following a large-scale refurbishment, the legendary Mallorcan Gran Hotel Son Net property reopened its doors this spring to welcome guests to the luxury boutique retreat. The 17th century private estate is set in the foothills of the Tramuntana Mountains – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – and is surrounded by vineyards and forests, while the cosmopolitan center of Palma is just a half-hour drive. Part of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Collection, the refurbished property showcases original architectural features and an extensive curated private art collection, as well as an outdoor pool and spa. sonnet.es