National GeographicSep 2
These Are the 20 Best New Hotels in the World
From a reimagined 18th-century villa in Malta to a mountain paradise near Yellowstone National Park, these just-opened and reopened hotels are unique, chic, and guaranteed to be worth the journey.
conservation retreat on Vanua Levu
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- Jean-Michel Cousteau ResortHotelconservation retreat on Vanua Levu
- Elsewhere
- One&Only Moonlight BasinHotelBig Sky, United Statesalpine retreat near Big Sky, Montana
- Big Sky ResortSightBig Sky, United Statesprivate gondola takes guests to slopes
- Lee Metcalf WildernessTrailBig Sky, United Stateshorseback riding nearby
- Harbor House InnHotelElk, United Stateshistoric property on Highway 1 in Elk
- Akira BackRestaurantBig Sky, United StatesMichelin-starred, known for wagyu and sushi
- Koroi Forest CampHotelArusha, Tanzanialodge in Arusha National Park
- AirellesHotelVenice, ItalyFrench luxury hotel brand in Venice
- Guerlain spaSightVenice, Italylargest spa in Venice, 18,300 square feet
- Lee’s PoolsSightBig Sky, United Statespaddleboarding and fly-fishing at resort
- MoonshackRestaurantBig Sky, United Statesspeakeasy-style cabin serving top-shelf whiskeys
- Greenwood CoveSightElk, United Statesseals, sea lions, otters seen here
- Château la CommaraineHotelPommard, Francewine estate in Burgundian village of Pommard
- Clos de la Commaraine vineyardSightPommard, Franceprized premier cru monopole, nine acres
- Auprès du ClocherRestaurantPommard, FranceMichelin-starred restaurant steps away
- Caiman, PantanalHotelPantanal, Brazileco-resort near world's largest tropical wetland
- Casa CaimanHotelPantanal, Brazilconverted farmhouse, main lodge with 18 rooms
- Villa BaiazinhaHotelPantanal, Brazilprivate six-room stay
- Villa CordilheiraHotelPantanal, Brazilexclusive seven-room option
- OnçafariPlacePantanal, Brazilconservation project guests can see work
- Instituto Arara AzulPlacePantanal, BrazilHyacinth Macaw Institute, conservation project
- Coral SandsHotelHarbour Island, Bahamasbeachfront inn with cottages on Harbour Island
- The Pink MermaidRestaurantHarbour Island, BahamasItalian fare with Caribbean twist