Luxurious motels are having a glittery second. Our A-Record journey advisors share which new and soon-to-open properties they’re most enthusiastic about, together with a safari camp on a personal island in Botswana, a penthouse suite in London overlooking Hyde Park, and a fairyland citadel set on an Austrian lake.
Flockhill Lodge, New Zealand
“Flockhill Lodge in New Zealand is opening 14 one-bedroom villas this December. Its purpose is to make the property extra accessible to {couples} and smaller households. A 90-minute drive from Christchurch (which has a brand new worldwide arrival flight from the U.S.) and also you get what I name a ‘New Zealand snapshot’ expertise. Flockhill has mountains, lakes, journey, wine, sheep herding, and fly fishing — all surrounded by spectacular views.” — Cassandra Bookholder, Camelback Odyssey Journey
Janu Tokyo, Japan
“The Janu Tokyo attracts from the roots of its sister model, Aman, with a contemporary power. I used to be fortunate to keep on the property throughout opening week. The wellness facility and spa are essentially the most spectacular in Tokyo, and the entire property provides beautiful views of Tokyo Tower. This opening marks a brand new spot to remain within the metropolis as nicely — Azabudai Hills. The neighborhood mixes retail, gardens, meals vans, enterprise, and artwork, and it sits proper on high of the brand new TeamLab Borderless museum.” — Sarah Groen, Bell & Bly Journey
Wilderness Bisate, Rwanda
“The Wilderness Bisate opened in Rwanda this September, elevating the bar on luxurious with a personal reserve that provides spectacular views of six beautiful volcanoes. This follows years of exhausting work in shopping for again beforehand settled land at honest market charges, rehabilitating the ecosystem with native crops, and permitting the pure circulate of fauna between Volcanoes Nationwide Park and Bisate’s non-public sanctuary, all with the purpose of constructing Bisate Reserve an unique vacation spot.” — Raza Visram, AfricanMecca Safaris
Rosewood Schloss Fuschl, Austria
“I’m excited in regards to the Austria Rosewood resort, which opened this summer season after a full revamp. There’s nothing else within the area prefer it. It balances giving company a countryside resort whereas additionally being half-hour from Salzburg, the place guests can expertise the beautiful panorama of the Salzkammergut.” — Gwen Kozlowski, Exeter Worldwide
Atzaró Okavango, South Africa
“We’re particularly excited to ship our company to the newly opened Atzaró Okavango and Tswalu Loapi. Atzaró is a partnership between two luxurious journey manufacturers, each doing unimaginable work within the tourism and conservation house. We’re excited for our company to expertise the fantastic thing about Botswana’s delta from this elegant property. Tswalu Loapi consists of six houses in South Africa’s Northern Cape, with a conscientious strategy to safaris. All of the company we have now despatched to this point have fallen in love with the lodge.” — Shaun Stanley, Stanley Safaris
Lanserhof Sylt, Germany
“Sylt is an upscale island in northern Germany, close to the border of Denmark, which Vogue known as the ‘Martha’s Winery of Germany.’ With greater than 120 million euros invested, the brand new 55-room Lanserhof resort can be a sanctuary of modernity, type, and wellness. It was designed by world-renowned architect Christoph Ingenhoven with sustainable supplies together with thatch.” — Sofia Markovich, Sofia’s Journey
The Emory, London
“Not less than 13 high-end motels are scheduled to open in London by 2025. Amongst them is The Emory. a contemporary architectural masterpiece overlooking Hyde Park. Will probably be the fourth resort within the capitol from the Maybourne resort group, operator of the distinguished Claridge’s, The Connaught, and The Berkeley. The Emory will present a quiet sanctuary within the coronary heart of town with state-of-the-art facilities. The Maybourne group has been main the best way in delivering one of the best resort service for years, and we repeatedly ship purchasers to them.” — Nicola Butler, NoteWorthy
SB Winemaker’s Home & Spa Suites, Argentina
“Susana Balbo, the primary feminine winemaker in Argentina, is a part of an thrilling enterprise known as SB Winemaker’s Home & Spa Suites in Mendoza. The Winemaker’s Home appears to be like fantastically designed and has a robust concentrate on wellness. This ought to be the right place for a soothing keep in Mendoza.” — Lily Bunker, Jacada Journey
Torel Avantgarde, Portugal
“This boutique resort in Porto, Portugal, blends modern design with creative aptitude. Overlooking the Douro River, the luxurious retreat options avant-garde decor and a curated assortment of contemporary artwork, together with items by Portuguese artists. The resort’s trendy rooms and suites supply panoramic views of Porto’s historic Ribeira district, making a charming backdrop.” — Pablo Argüelles & Nina Aquino, Bravo Luxurious Journey
The Oberoi Vanyavilas, India
“Bandhavgarh Nationwide Park is an excellent wildlife scorching spot in India. The Oberoi Group, which created a category of luxurious motels in and round India, has additionally chosen Bandhavgarh as the placement for his or her subsequent new resort. The Oberoi Vanyavilas is ready to open its camp doorways quickly, and it will likely be a brand new upscale tackle for wildlife fanatics.” — Marion Miller, Micato Safaris
Estelle Manor, Oxfordshire, England
“Estelle Manor in Oxfordshire is providing a brand new base from which to discover the Cotswolds. It offers purchasers the sensation of staying in a rustic manor home with all of the facilities — a spa, eating, and actions — in a single place. Its Roman bathtub spa can be distinctive to the area.” — Susan Whitson, Susan Whitson Journey
Singita Milele, Tanzania
“Overlooking the huge Serengeti plains in Tanzania, Singita Milele opened in Might 2024 and is ideal for a multigenerational household or a gaggle of mates touring collectively. Positioned on the non-public Singita Grumeti Reserve within the western Serengeti, the lodge has 5 suites, a health heart, an infinity pool, a Jacuzzi, a wine cellar, and a hearth pit. In the course of the day, Singita’s non-public guides can craft a personalised itinerary of wildlife experiences akin to sport drives, strolling safaris, and the chance to go behind the scenes of contemporary conservation. Again on the lodge, company can take pleasure in wine tastinga, watch a film within the 10-person theater, or calm down and revel in luxurious delicacies below a starry African sky.” — Laura Burdett-Munns, Journeysmiths
Sitatunga Non-public Island, Botswana
“Sitatunga Non-public Island in Botswana opened final summer season on an island within the idyllic Okavango Delta. The property is a real island, surrounded by water for a lot of the yr. Guests attain the property by boat or helicopter, and revel in water-based actions akin to boat excursions, fishing, and mokoro rides. The camp is small, accommodating a most of eight vacationers. Nice Plains Conservation designed this camp utilizing recycled supplies. I really like having this unique possibility deep within the delta.” — Craig Beal, Journey Past