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Key Takeaways
- Mykonos returns: Four Seasons Hotel Mykonos opens June 26, 2026, on Kalo Livadi Bay.
- Adriatic revival: Aman Sveti Stefan, Montenegro reopens July 1, 2026, after a five-year closure.
- Alpine ambition: One&Only and Raffles both announce new Courchevel resorts for 2028 and 2030.
Four Seasons Hotel Mykonos
The kind of opening that makes you reset your summer calendar. Four Seasons Hotel Mykonos is accepting reservations for arrivals from June 26, 2026, on the island’s south coast at Kalo Livadi Bay. The 15-acre property, designed by Greek architect Nicos Valsamakis, cascades toward a private beach with 94 accommodations, most with plunge pools. Twenty minutes from Chora. The edit: a chapel for weddings, a supervised kids’ club, and a spa with a yoga pavilion. Worth every mile.
Aman Sveti Stefan, Montenegro
Quietly, this became the most talked-about reopening of the year. Aman Sveti Stefan—the fortified island resort on Montenegro’s Budva Riviera—welcomes guests again from July 1, 2026, after a five-year closure. Pink-sand beaches, medieval stone cottages, and the kind of privacy that once drew royalty and Hollywood. Villa Miločer, the mainland companion, reopened May 22. The discerning traveler knows: this is the Adriatic’s most elusive address.
Waldorf Astoria Rabat-Salé
Now open in Morocco’s Mohammed VI Tower, the country’s tallest building. The 55-room hotel sits between Rabat and Salé with views over the Bouregreg River and the Atlantic. Inside, nearly 7,000 works of art—one of North Africa’s largest private collections. « Peacock Alley and Aldabaran, by Alain Ducasse, will set the dining standard, » a local insider notes. A spa rooted in Moroccan rituals, indoor and infinity pools, and UNESCO-listed landmarks at your door.
One&Only Courchevel
Kerzner International announced One&Only Courchevel, the brand’s first alpine resort, opening in 2030 in Courchevel 1850. The historic Courcheneige Hotel transforms into a ski-in/ski-out retreat with direct access to the Bellecôte slope and Les Trois Vallées. Private residences, a vast wellness sanctuary, and après-ski elegance. « This is one of the rarest ownership opportunities in Courchevel, » says a Kerzner executive.
Raffles Courchevel
Another alpine arrival: Raffles debuts its first mountain resort for the 2028 winter season, also in Courchevel’s Jardin Alpin. Designed by JMV with interiors by Humbert & Poyet, the intimate property comprises 50 guestrooms and suites, many with private balconies. A tea lounge, destination restaurants, and a wellness-focused spa with longevity treatments. This season’s answer to alpine refinement.
Marriott’s Lima Conversions (JW Marriott & Ritz-Carlton)
Marriott International announces two luxury conversions in Lima, Peru, for 2028. The Westin Lima in San Isidro becomes JW Marriott Hotel Lima, relocating to Paseo Begonias. The existing JW Marriott in Miraflores transforms into The Ritz-Carlton, Lima—the brand’s second South American property. « These conversions reflect strong confidence in Lima’s cultural and culinary appeal, » a Marriott spokesperson confirms.
Rosewood Tokyo
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts announces its first urban Japanese property, Rosewood Tokyo, set in Roppongi and connected directly to the subway. Around 200 guestrooms and suites, including three-bedroom accommodations, plus Manor Club and the Asaya wellness concept. « Tokyo’s culture, craftsmanship, and culinary scene inspired every detail, » says a Rosewood executive. Opening 2027.
St. Regis Budapest
Now open within the historic Klotild Palace—a Neo-Baroque UNESCO-listed landmark overlooking the Danube. 63 guestrooms and 39 suites, including the Klotild Tower Suite. « Budapest’s opera culture and thermal bath heritage inform the interiors, » notes a local design critic. 99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant, a spa with hammam and Finnish sauna, and St. Regis Butler Service.
W Sardinia – Poltu Quatu
W Hotels debuts on Sardinia’s northeast coast at the « hidden port » of Poltu Quatu. 157 guestrooms and suites by Meyer Davis and DE.TALES, with private plunge pools and coastal views. Chef Antonio Bitetto leads the dining at TANIT, a marina-front seafood concept. Island-inspired programming includes artisan workshops and private boat excursions to La Maddalena Archipelago.
Amoh, a Luxury Collection Resort, Rhodes
The Luxury Collection opens on Kavos Beach near Lindos, overlooking an ancient Hellenistic-Roman limestone quarry. 197 rooms and suites by London-based Studio Lost, plus two private beaches, eight restaurants and bars, and the Elispa wellness center. Olive tastings and sunset aperitivos. « A sophisticated new expression of Greek island living, » says the resort’s general manager.
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