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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
The prestigious new Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas is set to open its doors on December 4, bringing world-class sophistication, superlative accommodation and gracious service to the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. In celebration of its debut, the hotel has created a special opening offer for guests looking to make the most of their Vegas visit and experience the luxurious, new property.
The prestigious Conde Nast Traveller "Hot List 2009" is out listing the 70 top new hotels operating around the world and Hotel Tugu Lombok is ranked #25 in the list, first one from Indonesia for this year.
The St. Regis Princeville Resort is set to open on Kauai's North Shore on Oct. 1. The luxury hotel, formerly the Princeville Resort, is emerging from a major transformation to a Hawaiian design that pays homage to the land and culture.
Marrakech's La Mamounia hotel is set to reopen its doors on September 29th after completing an extensive three-year restoration project led by interior designer, Jacques Garcia. To celebrate, the iconic hotel is offering unique travel experiences.