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last updated:
9 September, 2024
The Regent Bali Canggu opens this winter. The luxury resort is one of 16 hotels we look at that are opening in 2025. Photo: Regent Bali Canggu
Tourism

16 new hotels and resorts across the world to visit in 2025

With new properties from brands including Regent, Intercontinental, Six Senses and Mandarin Oriental, get ready to rev up your wanderlust.

Icons and Influencers

My Style: Hunza G co-founder Georgiana Huddart on her favourite things

Asia travel

Recap | Unmissable Japan, from Fukuoka’s yatai feasts to luxury ryokans and a samurai’s trek

Luxury Hotels

Inside the Rosewood Vienna, a modern classic hotel in the heart of the city

The property’s location near St Stephen’s Cathedral and major museums makes it ideal for visiting historic landmarks and cultural attractions – no wonder it proved a hit with Vienna’s most famous son.

Inside the Rosewood Vienna, which was once home to Mozart, and is an excellent base for exploring the historic old town. Photo: Handout
Food and Drinks

Why, for skiers heading to Japan, Niseko and Rusutsu still reign

As ski resort areas in Hokkaido draw growing numbers of international tourists, we drop in to catch up on the latest best dining options.

Tourism

The hottest travel destinations for your holidays in 2025

From Greenland’s northern lights and Chiang Mai’s food festival, to the Kumbh Mela in India, 2025 promises a diverse range of travel experiences.

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Tourism

Eclipse-chasing on Easter Island, amid the moai statues

An eclipse-chaser visited Rapa Nui to enjoy a mystical experience: the island’s first ‘ring of fire’ since 1788, viewed from among its mysterious stone heads.

Rano Raraku is home to Rapa Nui’s iconic buried heads. Photo: Jamie Carter
Tokyo

Inside the Tokyo Edition, Ginza, the city’s sleekest new luxury hotel

The newest addition to the Edition line of hotels is situated in Tokyo’s bustling high-end fashion district, minutes from popular hotspots like the Dover Street Market Ginza and Ginza Music Bar.

Luxury Hotels

Inside the Island Shangri-La’s newly renovated presidential ‘super suite’

The Shangri-La Suite includes a living room, dining room, bar, two bedrooms and three bathrooms – with the master bathroom featuring twin rainforest showers, a heated bench and an oversized bathtub.

Style Edit

Style Edit: How the Poly MGM Museum is helping Macau diversify as a tourist hub

Offering an immersive, multisensory experience, the museum’s inaugural exhibition showcases 228 artefacts and artworks tracing the rich history of the Maritime Silk Road.

Poly MGM Museum in Macau is aiming to transform cultural tourism in the Greater China region. Photo: Handout
Food and Drinks

On the Menu | Total culinary indulgence at St Regis Bali Resort’s luxury experience

A two-day programme, part of Marriott’s Luxury Group Dining Series, included cooking demonstrations, fine dining and a free-flow brunch.

Chef Arne Riehn of Igniv Bangkok was invited to cook at Kayuputi restaurant at The St Regis Bali Resort as part of the Luxury Dining Series. Photo: The St Regis Bali Resort
Tourism

6 winter wonderlands to visit this Christmas, from Budapest to Singapore

Magical festive markets and experiences such as reindeer sleigh rides, the northern lights and even a cold-resistance test await the intrepid traveller.

Architecture and design

How to add nostalgic charm to your home with a leather trunk

Leather steamer trunks from the likes of Goyard, Au Départ, Moynat, Asprey and Finnigans bring to mind the golden age of travel, as well as those from Hermès and original trunk maker Louis Vuitton.

Luxury Hotels

Review | The Peninsula London, in the capital’s heart, revels in its British aesthetic

From Rolls-Royce limousines and afternoon tea in the lobby, to subtle, East-West details rendered in sumptuous style, The Peninsula London brings new levels of luxury to Belgravia.

The Peninsula London is situated on Hyde Park Corner in Belgravia. Photo: Handout
Luxury Hotels

Review | NYC’s Nine Orchard Hotel, which just hosted Tom Holland and Zendaya

The hotel offers cosy vibes and the quintessential New York experience, with Holland and Zendaya recently on hand for the launch of Holland’s premium non-alcoholic beer brand, Bero.

We review Nine Orchard Hotel: Tom Holland and Zendaya were recently at the luxury landmark property – housed in a neo-renaissance building in the heart of Chinatown. Photo: Handout
Tourism

5 ‘silent tourism’ retreats to visit, from Ecuador to Sweden

‘Quiet travel’ destinations such as Ecuador’s Zabalo Village Quiet Stay and Sweden’s Peace & Quiet Hotel offer serenity, beautiful nature and mental clarity.

Donald Trump

Is Donald Trump’s private jet really as dilapidated as one writer claims?

Donald Trump’s private jet may not be new, but there are plenty of planes older than Taylor Swift in regular service for the likes of Delta and DHL – so why the hate?

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Food and Drinks

Banh mi for US$1 or US$100, now luxury tourists in Vietnam can eat both

Vietnam’s fine-dining scene is blossoming in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and beyond as tourism spend is expected to hit a record high in 2024.

A dish from Akuna, a one-Michelin-star restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Photo: Akuna
Tourism

6 winter travel ideas off the tourist trail, from Portugal to Morocco

Winter resorts away from the crowds that should be on your radar, from a beachside hideaway in the Bahamas to an upscale Red Sea retreat.

Luxury Hotels

Review | Is Rosewood Phuket a hidden gem on the popular Thai island?

Style reviews Rosewood Phuket’s extravagant 4-bedroom Palm House and finds a next-level sanctuary with infinity pools and luxe amenities, as well as private chefs and a personal butler

Asia travel

Why you should visit Desaru Coast, Malaysia’s new holiday hotspot

Luxury resorts, pristine beaches and award-winning spas combine with a strong eco ethos at Malaysia’s crowd-free Desaru Coast.

People play at Adventure Waterpark Desaru Coast, one of many attractions designed to appeal to families visiting Malaysia’s new five-star resort destination. Photo: Desaru Coast
Tourism

Dubai vs Abu Dhabi: a tale of two emirates reveals modern and historical wonders

Home to more than their fair share of the world’s biggest, fastest and tallest wonders, Abu Dhabi and Dubai offer features of ultra-modern architecture and an oil-wealth of sights to marvel at.

Burj Khalifa rises into the clouds. It’s the tallest man-made structure in the World at 828 metres, in downtown Dubai. Photo: Getty Images
Tourism

5 ski resorts getting sustainable makeovers this winter

From Shanghai’s vast indoor slopes to the planet’s ever more eco-savvy resorts, here’s our round-up of some the world’s most exciting skiing destinations.

Luxury Hotels

Review | New London hotel The Emory brings quiet luxury to London

A stone’s throw from Hyde Park in London’s exclusive Belgravia neighbourhood, The Emory is the capital’s first all-suite hotel and features designs by everyone from André Fu to Patricia Urquiola.

History

Then & Now | Inside Britain and America’s commercial airline race in the 1950s

Many Boeing B-17 bombers were converted into airliners that transformed international travel, forcing BOAC to fly to Hong Kong via the US, Hawaii and tiny Wake Island.

In the 1950s, British airlines like BOAC were competing with American carriers like TWA and Pan Am who, until the advent of later-model Comet (shown), had a big advantage in aircraft and in-flight service. Photo: SCMP Archives
Asia travel

How The Datai Langkawi delivers on its promise to put nature first

Looking for a high-end resort that prioritises sustainability, where you share your balcony with langurs and macaques? Give The Datai in Malaysia a try

The Datai Langkawi is a five-star resort where animals are as welcome as the guests – just be ready to share your villa with the odd monkey or bat. Photo: Datai Langkawi
Wellness

New research shows how travel can prevent premature ageing

Taking part in new experiences, exercising and connecting with others can boost our immune systems and affect entropy – the ageing process.

Luxury Hotels

Review | The Reykjavik Edition: true luxury in the heart of Iceland’s capital

We checked in to Iceland’s gorgeous Reykjavik Edition, and found its location in the trendy Old Harbour neighbourhood to be the ideal base from which to explore the city – and beyond.

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