Holiday Gift Guide 2023: The Newest Hotels To Treat Someone To In The New Year

21.12.2023 - 01:51 / forbes.com

With the new year just around the corner, these new hotels should be on the travel radar. For some, bucket list travel may be the best holiday present of all. Others enjoy the anticipation of planning the trip together, especially if you can redeem hard-earned loyalty points to make the trip more affordable. A handful will be lucky enough to win a free vacation trip, but for everyone else, these are some of the newest hotels worth exploring in 2024.

This divine addition to the all-inclusive Sandals portfolio of Caribbean resorts is already a customer favorite with its numerous cove beaches, infinity-edge pools with swim-up bars and a roster of specialty dining options. Like at other Sandals resorts, it’s all included in the rate. This resort is part of the brand’s overall push to overhaul what customers think about all-inclusive dining. There’s sushi, Spanish, Italian, Caribbean and French open to guests, but a unique option is the new dine-around plan. This means guests can hop a free shuttle to a group of local vetted restaurants where people can dine like a local, also included. Even better: overwater villas are coming soon to Sandals Dunn’s River.

Newly opened and part of the Ennismore collection of brands, Mondrian Shoreditch is in this buzzworthy London neighborhood and welcomes curious tourists already familiar with the brand. A panoramic restaurant, bar and pool on the rooftop are popular, but so is Bibo from Chef Dani García on the lowest level. Aside from the cleverly designed guest rooms and oversized windows, this property is part of Dis-Loyalty, the recently launched program that gives locals and travelers alike big discounts when trying out new hotels. Other perks include discounts at its many high-end restaurants plus a free barista-made coffee drink every day of the year at one of Ennismore’s hotels.

In bustling St. Julians, this is the first AC by Marriott hotel to open in the Mediterranean nation. Its rooftop pool and restaurant provide exciting views of the city and the sea. What appeals to Americans about the AC brand is its creative design that offers comforts without the fuss of other hotels. And its price point typically matches that. Part of the Marriott Bonvoy program, this centrally located property on the island draws plenty of Americans.

One of the newest openings in the Sun Siyam collection of Maldives resorts, this resort boasts round beds in its 111 beach and overwater villas with private pools. Visitors to the typically remote islands of the Maldives will appreciate the option for full-board or all-inclusive food and beverages here. Among the venues are a teppanyaki restaurant, a wine cellar and overwater Mediterranean restaurant here. Many like to pair their stay here