The Maldives just got even dreamier for folks with Marriott Bonvoy points to burn: The second JW Marriott in the country is now open.
18.01.2025 - 12:01 / cntraveler.com
In the world of hotel openings, 2025 will be a year of firsts: Oetker Collection makes its debut in North America, 1 Hotels is heading to Australia, and likewise Aman to Mexico and Auberge Resorts to Italy, to name just a few. Grande dames like the New York City Waldorf Astoria will reopen (after an eight year closure, no less), and boutique concepts like NIHI will find footing in second locations. Here, we’ve scoured the globe for the most exciting hotel openings to have on your radar for 2025. Whether you’re an armchair traveler just looking for inspiration, or you’re ready to book your next flight—happy new year of travels.
With so, so many great hotels in Charleston, how does one stand out from the pack? There’s a lot to get excited about for the summer 2025 opening of The Cooper, but its remarkable waterfront location is sure to attract both locals and visitors. Adjacent to Joe Riley Waterfront Park (home to the Pineapple Fountain), The Cooper is walking distance from downtown’s top dining and attractions. It will also have an infinity pool overlooking the water, and a private on-site marina with a fleet of luxury cruising vessels for guest use, a house yacht for dinner cruises and private events, as well as water taxi service for excursions to nearby Daniel Island. It’s the low country experience—in the heart of Charleston’s downtown.
There’s no shortage of luxury in Palm Beach these days, but Oetker Collection’s stateside entrance is set to raise the bar with its impeccable European hospitality. Located on Cocoanut Row, the historic building has been at various times both a hotel and a condo complex for nearly a century, and has undergone a gut renovation led by Paris-based interior designer Tina Zervudachi. It’s a short walk from shopping on Worth Avenue, popular restaurant Buccan, the beach, and the town marina—but why leave? Four dining and social spaces will ensure plenty of opportunities to sip, snack, see and be seen, from day to night.
Wide open spaces and pitch dark skies make southern Colorado’s San Luis Valley the ideal destination for stargazing, and this new resort will appeal to celestial connoisseurs and newcomers alike. Accommodating either four or eight guests each, the twenty villas here are built from sustainable hempcrete (it’s one of the first hotels to be built from hemp), and comes outfitted with private observation decks, personal telescopes, Jacuzzis under glass domes. Not a pro? Every reservation includes guided stargazing and telescope training. And with Great Sand Dunes National Park just 15 minutes away, as well as hiking trails, hot springs, and ski resorts all within close reach, the best of Colorado is at your fingertips.
150 secluded acres contiguous with Big Sky
The Maldives just got even dreamier for folks with Marriott Bonvoy points to burn: The second JW Marriott in the country is now open.
We've been trumpeting the great rail renaissance for a while now, and the trend sees little sign of slowing down, especially with Australia's latest addition to the world of luxury train suites.
“You’re going to want to see this.”
We've officially entered February, which means romance is in the air. But if you haven't planned the perfect Valentine's Day adventure for you and your sweetheart, Vio, the travel deals website, has a few ideas. In January, the website revealed its list of the most romantic getaway destinations for couples. It came to its conclusion after surveying 1,007 Americans who identified as «in a relationship» about their past and future couple trips, along with their «disagreements, their budgets, destinations, and golden rules for traveling together.» After examining all the data, it named Yosemite the spot that helps couples «feel the most romantically connected.»
Feb 4, 2025 • 5 min read
January was a difficult month for many people across the United States. The country experienced extreme weather, a devastating bout of fires and, most recently, the largest tragedy in U.S. aviation since 2001.
In November, after three months of interviews, I lost out on a job and decided it was time for a travel break. I set out on a three-and-a-half-week trip to Japan.
This is part of Why I Moved, a recurring series about Americans building a life abroad.
Earlier this year, Cirium released its annual On-Time Performance Review for airlines. In 2024, airlines faced many challenges, including cybersecurity disruptions and weather anomalies, yet many airlines demonstrated adaptability and continued their commitment to punctuality. Cirium’s analysis examined the airline industry’s top performers and the strategies behind their success.
Japan Airlines is dramatically increasing flight connections to the U.S. for the summer, which means getting to Japan will be easier than ever.
As Europe shivers in the cold, its residents are dreaming of sunny getaways and foreign adventures. Not only dreaming but booking their 2025 breaks in record numbers, according to the travel industry.
Portland-based tour operator Avanti Destinations and the Japan National Tourist Organization (JNTO) have partnered to create a new campaign encouraging travel advisors to sell FIT itineraries to less-visited destinations across Japan to help combat overtourism, called “Beyond the Golden Route.”