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Villa Resorts, one of the leading Maldivian-owned resort groups, has launched Villa Haven, a peaceful secluded retreat that stimulates the senses. Located in the South Ari Atoll, the luxury escape is 35 minutes by seaplane from Malé with 73 villas and residences, ranging from Haven Reserve to Beach Pool Villas.
The luxurious island is host to six restaurants, an opulent spa and unique experiences, including creating personalised perfumes, going on whale shark excursions and pottery making. The unique experiences that make Villa Haven stand out are dubbed Haven Hallmarks, including Eden’s Garden, a fragrant garden for creating personalised perfumes and learning about aromatherapy.
Perched above the rocky shores of Pointe Milou, The Christopher is known for its understated elegance, featuring 48 rooms, suites and three villas. It houses the Caribbean’s only Sisley Spa and offers contemporary cuisine at RIVYERA, led by Michelin-star Chef Arnaud Faye. The hotel has earned Green Globe Certification for three consecutive years, with a self-sufficient water system that purifies and bottles water on-site, reducing CO2 emissions and plastic waste.
This system is the first of its kind on the island, co-signed by ADEME. Additionally, The Christopher supports the ARTIREEF project, which protects local coral species using the Biorock Process to expedite coral growth, preserving the reef’s biodiversity and creating underwater art structures.
The secluded 800-acre private island in Turks and Caicos is the perfect place to escape the cold and avoid crowded winter sun destinations. Home to an elegant 13-room hotel, a collection of private homes and two miles of pristine white-sand beach, Pine Cay is just a 20-minute boat ride from the mainland. Overlooking the beautiful blues of the ocean and shimmering freshwater lagoons, guests are invited to enjoy the most secret spot in the Caribbean. Offering activities aplenty, days are spent snorkelling over the kaleidoscopic coral reef. Diving can be arranged with a trusted local dive partner, as can kitesurfing. Paddle boards and entirely transparent kayaks are ready and waiting to be borrowed, and the cerulean waters are ripe for fishing adventures, including deep-sea fishing and unrivalled world-class bone-fishing. Back on dry land, there’s birdwatching, biking, tennis, swimming in the freshwater pool, under-the-stars screenings at the Sand Dollar Cinema or day trips to nearby islands.
Uga Halloowella, set on a 252-acre tea estate in Sri Lanka’s central tea trails, offers six refined suites with expansive dining options, lush lawns and a stunning infinity pool. Located 146km from Colombo and accessible by helicopter or scenic drive, the hilltop property overlooks the Castlereagh Reservoir and sits at 1,444 metres, offering views from a lovingly restored colonial bungalow originally owned by British WWI pilot Major Elton Lane. Architect Channa Daswatte has blended colonial design with modern luxuries across three suite categories: Planter’s, Pekoe and Lane. Uga Halloowella’s cuisine highlights Sri Lankan flavours through local ingredients, with unique activities like tea hikes, kayaking and biodiversity tours, capturing the spirit of Sri Lanka’s highlands.
The Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort, located in Thailand’s lush Golden Triangle, is a luxury retreat offering 61 rooms and suites, each with views over Thailand’s jungles and distant mountains in Laos and Myanmar. The hotel’s facilities blend luxury with adventure, including an expansive infinity pool with jungle views, a full-service spa, multiple dining venues and unique nature-centred experiences.
Dining options include the Samsara and Sala Mae Nam restaurants, offering a range of Thai, Italian and international cuisines. The highlight is the Canopy Dining experience, a “nest” set 52 metres up in the trees, which offers stunning 360-degree jungle views. For a more intimate experience, the Jungle Bubble Lodge allows guests to stay overnight in a transparent bubble for immersive stargazing and close encounters with the elephants, who roam nearby.
The on-site Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation (GTAEF) is dedicated to elephant welfare, hosting educational programs and activities for guests to interact responsibly with rescued elephants. This partnership with GTAEF has made the resort a model for ethical elephant tourism, offering guided experiences such as morning walks and learning about elephant care alongside experienced guides and mahouts.
With its emphasis on sustainable luxury, Anantara also features a fitness centre, a yoga pavilion and cultural activities such as Thai cooking classes and Muay Thai boxing lessons, creating a well-rounded experience that allows travellers to appreciate the region’s natural beauty and heritage.
Set in the Fari Islands in North Malé Atoll, Patina Maldives is a beachfront resort of unique and radiant character, where art, nature, space and community seamlessly blend. Designed by the acclaimed Brazilian architect Marcio Kogan, the resort features 90 exquisite beach and overwater villas, each offering unobstructed views of the archipelago and direct access to the pristine home lagoon and beach. These luxurious beachfront private villa retreats make Patina Maldives one of the most breathtaking resorts in the region. Guests can immerse themselves in a new expression of island life through thoughtful tailor-made wellness journeys, interactive music programmes and culinary experiences. The resort boasts 13 carefully curated F&B concepts and a series of wellness offerings including Watsu therapy and a range of bespoke and signature treatments at their on-site spa and wellness destination.
Set amongst ancient virgin rainforest on the magical island of Langkawi, The Datai Langkawi is a legendary icon of natural luxury that has become one of Asia’s most sought-after properties since opening in 1993. Each of the award-winning resort’s rooms, suites and villas enjoys the embrace of the lush rainforest or offers stunning views of the breathtaking Andaman Sea from private verandas. Guests can immerse themselves in a range of exceptional experiences, from nature explorations, curated by resident naturalists and marine biologists, to sumptuous dining and spa offerings that work in harmony with nature. Nature experiences include guided rainforest walks and mangrove kayaking, allowing guests to engage with and learn about the ecosystem of Langkawi. The hotel provides extensive opportunities to interact with resident marine biologists and naturalists who have deep knowledge of Langkawi’s flora and fauna and can share insights on the environment and vital importance of conservation.
A few steps away from the beach, Sofitel Cotonou Marina Hotel & Spa is a newly-open five-star holistic destination. It features 198 rooms, suites and villas with private pool, two swimming pools, three concept restaurants (Vivo - eastern fusion cuisine, Corniche - Mediterranean dishes and L’Ami, a gourmet bistro with a Beninese twist by Michelin-starred chef Georgiana Viou), a coffee-bar (Muse), two tennis courts and a 1000-square-metre spa (KOS Paris products and an exceptional Origin Ritual using 100% organic, custom-made products from Benin in collaboration with the brand Kaël), a cinema, a Casino and a nightclub concept (the SO Lounge). The property is a seamless blend
of French-style luxury and the cultural heritage of Benin. This encounter is expressed in the 150 works of art curated by Benin’s Agency for the Development of Contemporary Art, transforming the hotel into an art gallery.
A distinguished member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Twinpalms MontAzure is a boutique five star, all-suite resort on the north shores of Kamala Beach, which invites guests to experience an undiscovered side of Phuket, where relaxation and rejuvenation take centre stage. Tucked away, just beyond the beach, luxurious facilities include two extraordinary swimming pools: one surrounded by a verdant garden, and one infinity pool overlooking the ocean, alongside a gym, library/business centre, meeting facilities, a boutique and 24-hour premium dining services from the beachfront restaurant, Shimmer. Beyond the sand, guests can embark on a glamorous yachting adventure around nearby islands of Phuket on a selection of prestigious motor yachts and powerboats with Andaman Cruises.
To be in the heart of all downtown has to offer, Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs puts guests within steps of arts & culture, shopping, entertainment and hiking trails. Architecturally significant at seven storeys tall, the 153-room hotel features the city’s only rooftop pool, spectacular mountain and desert landscape views and Michelin-worthy dining at 4 Saints. Light-filled interiors embody minimalist, modern desert urbanity. Guest rooms are a study in stylish restraint with cool concrete, natural woods and crisp white. Head to High Bar for refreshing drinks while soaking in the sun, plus the people-watching is second to none. Escape between the pages of a book, compliments of The Rowan’s Bedside Reading literary amenity program, or get active on the hotel’s pickleball courts.
Bridging the commercial pulse of Causeway Bay and the creativity and vibrancy of Wan Chai, The Hari Hong Kong stands tall on Hong Kong’s Lockhart Road. The sister hotel of The Hari London, The Hari Hong Kong is the vision of Dr Aron Harilela, the chairman and CEO of Harilela Hotels, whose family has a long legacy in Hong Kong. The elegant 30-storey hotel bears the stamp of acclaimed British interior designer Tara Bernerd, comprising 210 guest rooms, including three signature rooftop suites, with views overlooking Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, The Peak and Victoria Harbour. Authentic Italian ristorante Lucciola, contemporary Japanese restaurant Zoku, alfresco terrace bar named The Terrace and The Lounge, an all-day sitting area adorned with books and artworks make for the hotel’s diverse dining landscape.
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