Saudi Arabia’s first luxurious prepare: Dream of the Desert
Blurring the traces between previous and future, Arsenale Group and Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) have unveiled the ultimate designs for Dream of the Desert, a luxurious prepare expertise reimagining Arabian rail journey. Launching in 2026, this rolling masterpiece of 14 carriages and 34 opulent cabins will traverse the golden landscapes from Riyadh to Qurayyat, echoing the grandeur of Madain Saleh and Hail.
New addition in China for Mandarin Oriental
Mandarin Oriental is about to convey its signature sophistication to Suzhou with a shocking new property within the metropolis’s Central Enterprise District, overlooking the serene Jinji Lake. That includes 146 elegantly designed rooms and suites, the resort guarantees an indulgent retreat with three distinctive eating venues, an elegant lounge, bar, and an artisanal cake store. Company can unwind in a world-class spa, health centre and indoor pool, whereas little travellers can discover the encircling park by the Youngsters’s Membership. This new addition marks the model’s enlargement within the Yangtze River Delta — becoming a member of its Shanghai, Hangzhou and Nanjing areas.
Iconic luxurious resort openings for Nobu
Nobu Hospitality is about for a landmark yr in 2025, unveiling a sequence of luxurious accommodations that mix cultural heritage with Japanese minimalism. In Toronto, Nobu’s first Canadian resort will rise above the historic Pilkington Glass Manufacturing facility, providing 36 refined suites and a bi-level Nobu restaurant with breathtaking views of Lake Ontario. In the meantime, in Rome, Nobu Lodge Roma will grace the enduring Through Veneto, merging Nineteenth-century grandeur with smooth magnificence, that includes a 500 sqm Nobu Suite, a rooftop terrace, and a curated music lounge. The enlargement continues with Nobu Lodge Al Khobar on Saudi Arabia’s waterfront, delivering Arabian Gulf vistas, tranquil swimming pools, and world-class eating. Throughout the Atlantic, Nobu Lodge Caesars New Orleans will convey understated luxurious to the town’s reimagined Caesars Tower, providing 54 trendy rooms close to the colourful French Quarter.
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Anantara arrives in India
Anantara makes its grand India debut with Anantara Jewel Bagh Jaipur, a lavish retreat in Rajasthan’s Pink Metropolis that blends regal heritage with up to date indulgence. Impressed by classical Rajasthani palaces, the resort’s 150 rooms and suites characteristic intricate hand-carved woodwork, golden leaf detailing, and sweeping bay home windows that body lush gardens. Culinary excellence shines at Sheesh Mahal, the place Govt Chef Sunil Jajoria reinterprets Rajasthani flavours, whereas Amrit Mahal and Rajputana Chowk supply relaxed eating with cultural attraction. Company can immerse themselves in curated experiences, from heritage artwork walks and cooking courses to non-public safaris in Ranthambore.
Debut Asia season for Windstar’s Star Seeker
Set to debut in December 2026, Windstar’s Star Seeker will redefine luxurious cruising in Asia with unique, small-ship entry and immersive inland experiences. Providing two core itineraries—one spanning Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand (10 days), and one other masking Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia (11 days)—every voyage begins with land-based exploration in Hanoi, Bangkok, or Phuket, setting it aside from typical Singapore- or Hong Kong-centric routes. The ship’s intimate scale permits it to sail straight into the guts of Ho Chi Minh Metropolis and Bangkok, dock at secluded gems like Ko Kood for Windstar’s Signature Seashore Get together, and attain hardly ever visited ports comparable to Krabi and Ko Yao Noi. Company can lengthen their journey with ‘Star Collector’ sailings, combining itineraries into epic journeys of as much as 41 days. A limited-time early reserving supply provides to the attract, together with free Wi-Fi, gratuities, premium drinks and onboard credit score.
Second Maldives resort for JW Marriott
JW Marriott is unveiling its second Maldivian masterpiece, JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort, a secluded paradise set within the largest lagoon of Kaafu Atoll, simply quarter-hour from Velana Worldwide Airport. Designed by architect Cuneyt Bukulmez, the 80 non-public pool villas—together with 47 overwater sanctuaries—mix Maldivian attraction with fashionable luxurious, providing panoramic ocean views and serene escapes.
The resort champions sustainability, collaborating with INVENA on an modern underwater coastal construction to guard marine life and fight erosion. Culinary experiences vary from refined Maldivian flavours at Riva to international delicacies at Veyo, whereas the overwater Spa by JW gives unique BABOR therapies. Households are welcomed with Household by JW applications, that includes youngsters’ actions and interactive experiences.
Bvlgari’s first Caribbean resort
Bvlgari Motels & Resorts is about to make its Caribbean debut with Bvlgari Resort & Mansions Cave Cay, an ultra-luxurious escape opening within the Bahamas in 2029. Nestled on the pristine 220-acre Cave Cay within the Exumas, the resort will characteristic 64 opulent suites and villas, alongside 48 unique Bvlgari-branded non-public mansions on the market. Framed by white-sand seashores and crystal-clear waters, this non-public paradise will supply world-class facilities, together with a spa, multi-sports enclave, and the famend Il Ristorante – Niko Romito, delivering Michelin-starred eating. The signature seashore membership La Spiaggia guarantees unparalleled seaside rest, whereas a state-of-the-art marina will function each a luxurious docking hub and a gateway to island-hopping adventures.
World Voyager added to Quark Expeditions’ fleet
Celebrating 35 years of polar discovery, Quark Expeditions unveils its 2026-27 program with groundbreaking adventures and the debut of World Voyager—an all-suite, all-balcony expedition ship constructed for the extremes. Chartering from Atlas Ocean Voyages, the 168-guest vessel contains a Science Hub and immersive citizen science applications, inviting travellers to interact in hands-on analysis from seabird surveys to water sampling. A standout addition is Quark’s unique partnership with the Friedlaender Lab at UC San Diego, providing visitors a uncommon likelihood to watch world-leading marine mammal consultants learning whales on the Antarctic Marine Mammals: The World of Whales and Seals expedition.
Oceanco’s visionary superyacht set to redefine the way forward for luxurious at sea
Oceanco and Vripack have unveiled Lily, a groundbreaking 331-foot superyacht idea that merges daring innovation with real-world feasibility. Impressed by the natural magnificence of a water lily, Lily options an asymmetrical, split-level design that optimizes area, airflow, and breathtaking ocean views. With out conventional aspect walkways, its sculptural exterior seems seamless, whereas one-way glass ensures privateness with out compromising panoramic vistas.
Inside, overlapping decks and expansive glass surfaces create a floating masterpiece of sunshine and openness, with highlights together with a hovering 13-foot leisure deck, a glass mezzanine, an open-air cinema, and a suspension bridge resulting in a youngsters’s play space. The proprietor’s 4,840-square-foot split-level suite is a non-public sanctuary, full with an adjoining terrace and — naturally — a lily pond.
One-off supercar reimagines the Lamborghini Diablo
Fukushima-based tuner Worth Progress has unleashed The Beast, a jaw-dropping one-off construct primarily based on the enduring Lamborghini Diablo. In contrast to standard supercar modifications, The Beast is an entire transformation, boasting an excessive Bōsōzoku-inspired design that obliterates any resemblance to the unique Raging Bull. With aggressive flicks, exaggerated strakes, and an outlandish rear wing, the automotive’s sculpted physique panels are totally bespoke—solely the windshield stays from the Diablo.
International enlargement for Radisson Assortment
Radisson Assortment is about for a serious international enlargement in 2025, following the debut of the Radisson Assortment Resort, Galle in Sri Lanka earlier this yr. The 105-key beachfront property marked the model’s entry into Southeast Asia and the Pacific, kicking off a yr of development with six extra high-profile openings throughout Europe and North Africa.
Among the many upcoming locations is Cour des Loges Lyon, A Radisson Assortment Lodge, a boutique property nestled inside the medieval coronary heart of Lyon, set to open in spring 2025. In March, Radisson Assortment Lodge, Basilica Budapest will supply gorgeous views of St. Stephen’s Basilica, whereas the Radisson Assortment Lodge, Berlin will reopen in April, showcasing a hanging 16-meter-high vertical backyard. The second quarter will see the launch of Radisson Assortment Lodge, The Nationwide Brussels, a luxurious retreat full with a golf course and leisure membership. Later within the yr, the Radisson Assortment Lodge, Lake Como will open, providing breathtaking lakeside views, whereas the Lincoln Casablanca, A Radisson Assortment Lodge—a historic Artwork Deco landmark—will debut after an in depth renovation to protect its architectural magnificence.
4 Seasons to open luxurious resort in Ras Al Khaimah
4 Seasons Motels and Resorts is about to make its debut in Ras Al Khaimah with an ultra-luxurious beachfront property at Mina, a 400-hectare, two-island growth boasting 11 miles of waterfront and panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf and the Hajar Mountains.
Slated for building in 2026, 4 Seasons Resort and Residences Ras Al Khaimah at Mina will characteristic 150 elegantly designed rooms, suites, and signature villas, together with 130 non-public residences. Company may have entry to world-class wellness amenities, together with a 10-room spa, a magnificence salon, and a totally outfitted health middle. The resort will even supply a number of swimming swimming pools, paddle, tennis, and basketball courts, and a devoted Children For All Seasons program with tailor-made areas for younger vacationers.
Kimpton opens new luxurious resort within the coastal bliss of the Costa del Sol
Kimpton, a part of IHG Motels & Resorts’ luxurious and life-style portfolio, has opened Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella, reviving one among Spain’s most distinguished accommodations. Initially opened in 1962, Los Monteros set a benchmark in distinctive hospitality on Costa del Sol, changing into the primary resort in Spain to obtain a Michelin Star. Now, following an in depth renovation, the luxurious life-style model has reimagined its legacy, mixing historic grandeur with up to date, laid-back luxurious to supply visitors unbeatable eating, wellness, and design experiences.
The Capra launches Swiss ski safari
The Capra, the newly expanded, 5-star luxurious wellness resort declares its Valais Ski Safari expertise, which gives a brand new approach for guests to expertise one among Switzerland’s most famous ski areas from its house base within the conventional alpine village of Saas-Price. Company can ski alongside two glaciers and at a number of bucket checklist ski areas, together with Saas-Price, Zermatt, Crans Montana and Verbier, through automotive or helicopter, with skilled ski guides, gear and particulars taken care of by The Capra workforce.
In 2025 The Capra reopened for the winter season as a newly expanded 38-room boutique luxurious resort. The resort was first launched in 2015 and has undergone intensive renovation and enlargement over the past decade, together with including two extra buildings to the unique resort construction, all interconnected underground. The newest addition added 14 rooms (six double rooms, seven junior suites and one penthouse suite) and a serious enlargement to its world-class spa, together with a brand new rest space, a state-of-the artwork health room and a yoga/Pilates studio. The resort’s setting within the coronary heart of the car-free village of Saas-Price permits for year-round actions accessible inside strolling distance, together with mountaineering or snowboarding the Saas Glacier, and climbing by the Price Gorge in town’s through ferrata. Plus, the world’s tallest rotating restaurant might be reached through cable automotive, together with different energetic experiences within the dramatic nature of the Valais round Saas-Price, which incorporates 18 peaks over 13,000 toes.
Chiva-Som celebrates three many years of transformative wellness
All through April, Chiva-Som, the acclaimed wellness model that has led the sphere in holistic wellness since opening in Thailand in 1995, is marking its thirtieth anniversary with a curated array of wellbeing immersions and celebrations. Mixing the practices discovered at its flagship in Hua Hin Thailand and its newest vacation spot, Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som in Qatar, actions will immerse visitors within the heat hospitality and main wellness choices Chiva-Som has been famend for over the previous three many years.
As a part of the year-long anniversary celebrations, April’s complimentary programme for visitors will see a particular dinner combining the approaches of Chiva-Som Hua Hin and Zulal Wellness Resort, multi-sensory courses with artist Notep, and an array of visiting consultants and cultural connections.
St. Regis Downtown Dubai unveils luxurious Ginori Terrace overlooking Dubai Canal
The St. Regis Downtown Dubai has launched the Ginori Terrace, a sublime new eating vacation spot overlooking the Dubai Canal. This refined area is a part of a world partnership between St. Regis Motels & Resorts and Ginori 1735, the esteemed Italian porcelain model, celebrating the essence of “la dolce vita”. The terrace showcases beautiful components from Ginori 1735’s Domus assortment, together with Orient Italiano wallpaper and embroidered furnishings, creating an environment that immerses visitors in Italian magnificence.
Autograph Assortment debuts Veranda Resort Phuket
Autograph Assortment Motels, a part of Marriott Bonvoy’s prestigious portfolio, has unveiled its newest addition—Veranda Resort Phuket, Autograph Assortment. Because the model’s first property in Phuket, this extremely anticipated resort blends native heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and cutting-edge design, embodying the gathering’s philosophy of being “Exactly Like Nothing Else.”
Nestled on the serene Cape Panwa peninsula, the resort gives unparalleled views of the Andaman Sea and vibrant sunsets, making a tranquil retreat simply 12 km from Phuket Previous City and 24 km from Patong Seashore. With Phuket Worldwide Airport a handy 45 km away, visitors have easy accessibility to the island’s high sights.
The HX50: A supercar-inspired helicopter
Designed from the bottom up with cutting-edge know-how, Hill Helicopters’ smooth five-seat chopper contains a high-inertia three-bladed rotor system able to cruising at 160 mph with an 800-mile vary. Regardless of its superior avionics, luxurious styling, and spacious cabin, the HX50’s most hanging characteristic could also be its value—at roughly $798,000, it undercuts comparable helicopters by almost a 3rd.
Aman Nai Lert Bangkok: A brand new city oasis within the coronary heart of the Thai capital
Aman’s much-anticipated Aman Nai Lert Bangkok is about to open on 2 April 2025, introducing the model’s signature serenity to the town’s vibrant coronary heart. Nestled inside the lush seclusion of Nai Lert Park, this 52-suite ultra-luxury retreat blends historic attraction with fashionable magnificence, providing unique Aman Membership privileges, a 1,500-square-metre wellness sanctuary, and refined eating areas. Designed by Jean-Michel Gathy, the resort pays homage to its century-old setting with native artisan craftsmanship, antiques, and a hanging architectural centrepiece—a 100-year-old Sompong tree at its core. Past its tranquil partitions, Aman Nai Lert Bangkok serves as each a cultural gateway to the town’s hidden gems and a strategic hyperlink to Aman’s 24 properties throughout Asia.
Redefining luxurious prepare journey with Belmond’s Britannic Explorer
Belmond’s Britannic Explorer is redefining luxurious prepare journey with the launch of an unique Wellness Suite, a primary of its type in England and Wales. In collaboration with Wildsmith, the suite gives nature-inspired therapies designed to reawaken the senses and restore stability. Drawing from radical botany and biodynamic ideas, the expertise blends calendula, chamomile, rose, and lavender—harvested from Wildsmith’s farm at Heckfield Place—into rituals that mirror the circadian rhythms of each bushes and travellers.
Paul Johnson
Paul Johnson is Editor of A Luxurious Journey Weblog and has labored within the journey business for greater than 30 years. He’s Winner of the Improvements in Journey ‘Best Travel Influencer’ Award from WIRED journal. Along with different awards, the weblog has additionally been voted “one of the world’s best travel blogs” and “best for luxury” by The Telegraph.
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