In a world where luxury redraws boundaries and hospitality adopts new languages, 2026 is shaping up to be a year in which travel is not just about switching destinations, but embracing an entirely new way of being. Our wishlist is a curated selection of openings, experiences, and stays that define the pulse of design, gastronomy, conscious hospitality, and intentional travel.
1. Tinajani by ANDEAN, Peru
In a world where luxury redraws boundaries and hospitality adopts new languages, 2026 is shaping up to be a year in which travel is not just about switching destinations, but embracing an entirely new way of being. Our wishlist is a curated selection of openings, experiences, and stays that define the pulse of design, gastronomy, conscious hospitality, and intentional travel.
2. Awasi Santa Catarina, Brazil
Awasi brings its philosophy of privacy and freedom to Brazil’s Emerald Coast. The new property offers 25 beachfront villas, a Sisley Paris spa, and experiences guided by local experts—an intimate escape that celebrates tropical nature through deeply personalized hospitality.
3. Awasi Mendoza, Argentina
In Luján de Cuyo, Awasi introduces a lodge surrounded by 14 hectares of vineyards. The experience revolves around harvest rituals, rides with local gauchos, and sensory journeys that invite travelers to explore winemaking traditions from an intimate perspective.
4. The Lowell, New York
One of the last independent hotels on the Upper East Side, The Lowell remains synonymous with discreet elegance. With 74 suites and real fireplaces, it continues to embody a form of luxury that never needs to announce itself.
5. The Beaumont, London
Following an extensive renovation, this Art Deco Mayfair landmark unveils ROSI, the new restaurant from Lisa Goodwin-Allen. A concept that reinvigorates London’s dining scene with a modern approach to British classics.
6. Casa Bonavita, Malta
The Mediterranean’s most anticipated opening for 2026, Casa Bonavita is an 18th-century palace restored with sensitivity and contemporary vision. Its 17 rooms, surrounded by gardens and lemon trees, celebrate intimate design through antique furniture, Sicilian tiles, and handcrafted textures.
7. La Réserve Firenze, Italy
Opening in spring 2026, La Réserve Firenze marks the brand’s first property in Italy: six private apartments inside a Renaissance palace adorned with frescoes, sunlit terraces, and views of the Arno River. A hybrid between private residence and grand-hotel living for travelers seeking privacy with tailored service.
8. The Newt: Yarlington Lodge, Somerset
The Newt expands its rural hospitality offering with Yarlington Lodge, a Georgian house available exclusively for up to 16 guests. Surrounded by gardens, it features culinary experiences designed directly with the estate’s horticulturists and producers.
9. Passalacqua, Lake Como
Recognized as one of the world’s finest hotels, Passalacqua continues expanding its legacy with a new Assouline bookand a spa developed in collaboration with Seed to Skin. A historic estate that redefines lakeside refinement.
10. Ultima Promenade Gstaad, Switzerland
Opening at the end of 2025 for the 2026 winter season, Ultima Promenade Gstaad brings one of the year’s most anticipated chalets: private cinema, nightclub, hammam, bespoke wellness services, and privileged views of the Swiss Alps.
11. NIHI Rote, Indonesia
The newest chapter of NIHI opens in 2026. With 25 thatched-roof villas and private pools overlooking a world-class surf beach, NIHI Rote redefines disconnection in one of Indonesia’s most remote corners.
12. Bawah Reserve, Indonesia
Set across six islands surrounded by turquoise lagoons, Bawah Reserve introduces its new Aura Sanctuary, specializing in contrast therapy with a red-salt sauna, polar room, and steam baths. A deeply immersive wellness experience in a protected archipelago.
13. Chenot Palace Weggis, Switzerland
Home to a 1.2 acre spa, medical longevity programs, advanced diagnostics, and protocols rooted in the Chenot Method, this property remains one of the world’s leading destinations for physical wellbeing and profound revitalization.
14. Raffles Hotels & Resorts
Raffles continues strengthening its global presence with new openings and bespoke experiences under its campaign “The Butler Did It.” A tribute to tailored service, cultural legacy, and the timeless elegance that has defined the brand since 1887.
