Master List 2026

Beachfront, desert, estuary – tick, tick, tick. Amanvari lands with effortless confidence, blurring indoors and out across one seriously dreamy setting. The food? Picture diverse dining done right with Italian, Japanese and local Bajan flavours to tempt you. It’s a sensory experience through and through. Low-key luxury, high-impact surroundings. Yacht club energy, obviously.

Cold never looked this good. Iceland’s first beachfront boutique is bringing the heat (and the cold). Think volcanic black sands, minimalist interiors and elemental rituals – geothermal soaks, cold plunges and a spa staring straight out to sea. Stark, sexy and unapologetically wild.

Bvlgari lands in the Raa Atoll with a heavy dose of Italian glamour, rewriting the Maldives playbook in the process. Think statement villas set against impossibly blue water, destination dining that lives up to the name and a private villa so extra it comes with its own island. Subtle? Never.

Conrad Athens is back, baby. This summer-ready reinvention nods to its Fifties roots with sun-warmed glamour, clean lines and *serious* romance. Eye-level with the Acropolis, the rooftop bar delivers views (and vibes) that simply don’t miss. Timeless, elevated and unapologetically Athenian. Suitcases: packed.

PSA: This is the first launch outside of Ireland for the Irish-born hotel brand and it’s coming in hot. Designed by Rachael Gowdridge, this boutique rebel brings refined chaos to the German capital, channelling Berlin’s creative edge through bold interiors and an anti-conventional attitude. Cultural, confident and slightly disruptive. Very us.

La Réserve Firenze slips into a historic palazzo on the Arno with quiet confidence and zero interest in trying too hard. Think Renaissance bones, contemporary polish and a mood that’s more understated flex than full spectacle. Florence has seen it all… but this feels different.

Nômade Temple flips the script with soulful, slow-luxe energy rooted in ritual, community and intentional design. Think wellness woven into everyday life, spaces made for connection (not chaos) and a vibe that’s equal parts grounded and gorgeous. Party later. Presence first.

Ian Schrager takes PUBLIC west. This cult-favourite brand brings its unmistakable energy to the Pacific coast. Built around Schrager’s four pillars – service, style, entertainment and experience – expect a hotel that hums day to night. Panoramic rooftop views? Unmatched.

Dallas, meet your new favourite hangout. The Knox balances laid-back escape with city energy, serving 10/10 alfresco dining and interiors by Chad Dorsey that mix heritage with contemporary polish. Seen? Definitely. Forgotten? Never.

Safari, but make it slow-luxe. Ubuyu marks Banyan Tree’s laid-back, nature-first escape into the wild – all about deep connection, considered design and switching off (properly). No excess. No rush. Just space, stillness and a sense of being exactly where you’re meant to be.