Opening on November 26, 2009 Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona will be an elegant, contemporary new luxury hotel in the heart of the city's most exclusive address.
Kurotel - Medical Longevity Center and Spa has been honored with a 2009 Spa Finder Readers' Choice "Crystal" Award for being named spa-goers' favorite spa in South America.
Five Star Country House Hotel in Kenmare, Sheen Falls Lodge, has been awarded the highest possible accolade of five Red Stars in the essential 2010 AA Hotel Guide, making it one of the very best in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Taj Cape Town, the "oldest new hotel" in the city with luxury interiors in striking architecture from 1896 and 2010, is celebrating its opening.
A winter playground of the rich and famous, St. Barth's has long been known for hosting social luminaries and dignitaries with glamour and style. In the grand tradition of taking a luxury villa in St. Barth's for the social season, Le Sereno introduces the most stylish villas on the island opening just in time on November 1st of 2009.
The world's first Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Phulay Bay opening December 22, 2009, will embody the attributes, philosophy and unique style and design of the Reserve brand extension. Appealing to affluent and discerning travellers seeking more from their leisure time, Ritz-Carlton Reserve will offer exquisite resorts in secluded and naturally beautiful locations around the world.
Escape to Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara and let the stresses of everyday life melt away. Uncover a heritage of rich local culture, and reminisce over ancient splendour. Take in towering red sand dunes that glimmer in the desert sun for as far as the eye can see. Glimpse free roaming sand gazelles and captivating Oryx, and explore a landscape of breathtaking natural beauty.
The InterContinental Mendoza, Argentina will be IHG's third InterContinental in Argentina, along with the venerable InterContinental Buenos Aires, and the under-construction InterContinental Nordelta Buenos Aires, Residence & Spa, in the Nordelta area of Buenos Aires.
The Viceroy Snowmass is scheduled to open on Nov. 25, the day before Aspen/Snowmass' 2009/2010 winter season begins. The ski-in, ski-out property is located at the base of the Assay Hill lift.
The opening of ITC Royal Gardenia marks The Luxury Collection's 8th hotel in India in Bengaluru, India's third largest metropolis.
The Mantis Collection will open Views Boutique Hotel & Spa, Nov. 1. The five-star resort overlooks Wilderness Beach on the Indian Ocean and is located on South Africa's Garden Route. The hotel is a 25-minute drive from George Airport, which offers regularly connecting flights to and from Cape Town and Johannesburg.
The Crosby Street Hotel, the newest member of Design Hotels in the Americas, is now open. This is the first overseas venture for husband and wife team Tim and Kit Kemp, owners of London-based Firmdale Hotels.
Following a comprehensive 20 month renovation, Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta officially re-opened on October 8, 2009 to take its place as the most luxurious and contemporary hotel in the city. The opening was marked with a ribbon cutting ceremony and celebratory gala event, attended by Jakarta's society elite.
Sneak Preview: Four Seasons Hotel Beirut Set to Open in December 2009. More than 230 terraces adorn glass-and-steel landmark, crowned by sky-high rooftop pool lounge and characterized by renowned Four Seasons service.
Located near the Utah-Arizona border, Amangiri opened officially yesterday in canyon country. The second property built in the U.S. by Singapore-based Amanresorts, Amangiri (Sanskrit for "peaceful mountain") brings an unprecedented level of luxury to the area that includes Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Lake Powell and the Colorado River.
