Category: Resorts
A luxurious new eco-sanctuary: Gran Meliá Lombok
By Paul Johnson on Feb 21, 2022 in Accommodation, Asia, Featured, Hotels, Indonesia, Regions, Resorts
As the world reawakens and travellers start to rediscover the wonders beyond their own borders, one enchanting Indonesian island is gearing up to welcome guests back to paradise with a wide smile and a wealth of world-class, eco-sensitive activities. Lombok is a tropical wonderland that exudes exotic charm and serenity. Just across a sparkling sea 
Ancient northern Thai healing practices at Anantara Chiang Mai Resort
By Paul Johnson on Feb 20, 2022 in Accommodation, Asia, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Travel Miscellany
Reviving Northern Thailand’s centuries old massage and aromatherapy techniques, Anantara Chiang Mai Resort has introduced two rare therapeutic treatments, ‘Yam Khang’ and ‘Yajoo’, both with longstanding historic roots connecting guests with the region’s rich Lanna heritage. ‘Yam Khang’ or Thai Fire Therapy is an ancient Lanna tradition, considered a sacred art where the therapist is 
Luxury travel news for the week ending 20th February 2022
By Paul Johnson on Feb 20, 2022 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Maldives, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Turkey
Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive regular updates from A Luxury Travel Blog, please make sure you subscribe to our mailing list. How Bezos stacks up against other tech titans in super-yacht size race After all the fuss over his suggestively shaped 
New Four Seasons tented resort in Punta Mita, Mexico
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, one of the world’s leading luxury hospitality companies, announces plans for an innovative resort concept focusing on highly customizable itineraries led by personal guides, sustainable design and programming inspired by the nature and history of Mexico. The new luxury tented resort will be an expansion of the existing Four Seasons Resort
New resort in the Maldives for Mandarin Oriental
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a new resort on a private island in The Maldives that is scheduled to open in 2025. The resort is currently under development on a pristine Indian Ocean site and will stretch across three private islands on Bolidhuffaru Reef in South Male Atoll, accessed by
Marina Bay Sands unveils US$1 billion reinvestment to transform luxury travel and hospitality experience
Marina Bay Sands has embarked on a major reinvestment programme for its existing property, spanning hotel rooms and suites, new food and beverage (F&B) offerings and other enhancements that will position the Integrated Resort (IR) for strong growth as the recovery of global tourism continues. The US$1 billion reinvestment is the biggest since the IR’s
The newest luxury getaway in Indonesia
The newly-opened The Botanica Sanctuary is situated in the heart of Bogor’s Puncak, a popular tourist destination in Indonesia just a 90-minute drive from Jakarta. Guests staying at the 166-room property can enjoy breath-taking views of Mount Pangrango and the lush virgin pine forest nearby. The Botanica Sanctuary is also a five-minute drive to Taman
Costa Navarino will be home to Greece’s first Mandarin Oriental
By Paul Johnson on Feb 09, 2022 in Accommodation, Europe, Greece, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Western Europe
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a new luxury hotel in Costa Navarino, scheduled to open in spring 2023. The group’s first property in Greece, Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino will be located on the southwest coast of the Peloponnese, and 45 minutes’ drive from Kalamata International Airport. The beachfront resort will 
New luxury Hyatt resort in Sardinia
By Paul Johnson on Feb 04, 2022 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Resorts, Western Europe
A Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with 12.18. group to debut the Destination by Hyatt brand in Italy with 7Pines Resort Sardinia. The 76-room resort is expected to open in early July, representing several significant milestones, including the continued growth of Hyatt’s luxury resort portfolio, the first Hyatt affiliated hotel on Sardinia, 
Coming in 2024: Rosewood Residences Kamala
By Paul Johnson on Jan 30, 2022 in Accommodation, Asia, Real Estate, Regions, Resorts, Thailand, Vacation Rentals
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has announced Rosewood Residences Kamala, the first branded residential project in Kamala on the island of Phuket, Thailand. Located next to one of the most discrete coastlines along the lush tropical hillside of Kamala Bay and set in a posh neighborhood brimming with shops and restaurants, the property’s 14 stand-alone luxury 
Top 9 ways to celebrate Valentine's Day at Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai
By Paul Johnson on Jan 29, 2022 in Accommodation, Going Out, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, United Arab Emirates
With an iconic backdrop, world-class eateries, celebrity chefs and unique dining experiences, Atlantis, The Palm has cemented itself as one of the most romantic resorts in the city. Whether looking to surprise a loved one with a Tiffany & co gift set to the backdrop of a mermaid show or dine under the stars on 
Gourmet marshmallows at the Intercontinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort
By Paul Johnson on Jan 24, 2022 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Hotels, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Travel Miscellany
Escape the everyday as InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort hosts a series of bespoke guest experiences throughout 2022 in celebration of the 75th anniversary of InterContinental Hotels & Resorts. This 1st to 5th March 2022, the hotel is teaming up with The Marshmallowist – the UK’s first producer of gourmet marshmallows for an unforgettable sweet escape 
Luxury travel news this week
By Paul Johnson on Jan 23, 2022 in Accommodation, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, Middle East, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Road Travel, Saudi Arabia, Speciality Travel, Thailand
Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive regular updates from A Luxury Travel Blog, please make sure you subscribe to our mailing list. Saudi Arabia to convert palaces to luxury hotels Saudi Arabia crown prince Mohammad Bin Salman Al Saud has launched Boutique 
The ultimate resorts to have worldwide sun, sea and fun
By Kristof Eyckmans on Jan 23, 2022 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Fiji, Indonesia, Maldives, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Tanzania
By now I’m positive we all have the Lenny Kravitz feeling where we sing to ourselves “I wanna fly awaaaay….”. With Fiji opening up again, Maldives being a solid option throughout the whole Covid crisis and many other destinations looking for ways to welcome visitors again, it’s time to find out where you need to 
New romantic beach bubble experience at Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives
By Paul Johnson on Jan 19, 2022 in Accommodation, Asia, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel
Spending the night under the stars in a state-of-the-art Beach Bubble on a secluded private beach in the Maldives is a truly magical bucket list experience for the romantically adventurous. Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives by Seaside Collection, is delighted to announce an exciting new upgrade to its exclusive Dream Eclipse Experience; with the introduction of 
