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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.

Michelin-starred, known for wagyu and sushi

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One&Only Moonlight BasinHotelalpine retreat near Big Sky, Montana
Big Sky ResortSightprivate gondola takes guests to slopes
Lee Metcalf WildernessTrailhorseback riding nearby
Akira BackRestaurantMichelin-starred, known for wagyu and sushi
Lee’s PoolsSightpaddleboarding and fly-fishing at resort
MoonshackRestaurantspeakeasy-style cabin serving top-shelf whiskeys
Elsewhere
Harbor House InnHotelElk, United Stateshistoric property on Highway 1 in Elk
Jean-Michel Cousteau ResortHotelSavusavu, Fijiconservation retreat on Vanua Levu
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
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

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OutsideAug 25

Inside Big Sky’s First Food and Wine Festival Coming to Montana This Fall

Montana's most exclusive mountain town is debuting a new food and wine festival next month, bringing a serious culinary lineup to the mountains in time for peak leaf-peeping.

Namesake restaurant from Michelin-starred chef.

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One&Only Moonlight BasinHotelNew luxury hotel with observation deck and restaurants.
Big Sky Food & Wine FestivalFestivalPairs autumn scenery with chefs, vineyards, and local talent.
BāBāRestaurantRestaurant in Big Sky owned by festival host Ming Tsai.
Nancy SilvertonPlacePioneering chef behind Osteria Mozza and La Brea Bakery.
The Barn at the Yellowstone ClubSightForget the celebrity honeymoon.
Akira BackRestaurantNamesake restaurant from Michelin-starred chef.
Grand Tasting TentPlaceGuests graze dishes and sample wines.
Culinary StagePlaceStage for cooking demonstrations.
Marc ForgionePlaceIron Chef winner and owner of eponymous Tribeca restaurant.
Eduardo GarciaPlaceMontana-based chef, owner of MontanaMex.
The ReservePlaceExclusive tasting tent for VIP passholders.
The HideawayPlaceSpeakeasy-style experience with acclaimed bartenders.
Tips UpRestaurantHosts pizza party with Silverton and Forgione.
Backcast at Montage Big SkyRestaurantHosts omakase dinner by Wei Chen.
Big Sky Community Food BankPlaceWe serve Big Sky residents and workforce by utilizing community resources to provide free emergency food and social…
Moon ShackSight
Montana Mixology TentPlace
Buck’s RoadhouseRestaurant
Elsewhere
MontanaMexRestaurantBozeman, United StatesFood brand based in Bozeman.

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These Are the 20 Best New Hotels in the World

Inside Big Sky’s First Food and Wine Festival Coming to Montana This Fall