Accommodation

From palaces and private villas to remote cabins and luxury urban retreats, these are the best new hotels opening around the world in 2021. 

One iconic property on Bali’s eastern flank instills the exotic tranquility of the island’s past, while heralding in new levels of luxury for the romantically inclined.

Marataba Conservation Camps has opened new retreats in a new section of the Marakele National Park in South Africa’s Limpopo Province. 

A visit to the two Anantara resorts of Oman and their striking surroundings is a chance to step back in time to the Arabia of old.

AndBeyond’s Kirkman’s Kamp, located in South Africa’s Sabi Sand Game Reserve, has reopened with a sophisticated new design persona. 

Off the typical tourist track, in the Chinese town of Zhangzhou, the Tulou Retreat is one of the region’s best-kept secrets.

Amankila, an iconic property on Bali’s eastern flank, instills the exotic tranquility of the island’s past while heralding in new levels of luxury for the romantically inclined.

Nick Walton ventures into the desolate beauty of Abu Dhabi’s Empty Quarter to discover Qasr Al Sarab, one of the world’s most unique and luxurious retreats.

Nick Walton travels to the former pirate lair of the Seychelles, where its rich heritage, colourful history and pristine beaches have made it one of the most sought after destinations in the world.

If you’re already planning post-Covid adventures, the new Kwessi Dunes safari camp in Namibia should top your bucket list.