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Aman Puts Djokovic in Charge of Your Wellness
Aman Group's third brand, ATMA, debuts in Miami in 2031: a 1,049-foot tower on Biscayne Bay, a huge spa and racquet courts shaped by Novak Djokovic.

Mirko La Rosa
2 hours ago3 min read


Rich Travellers Now Pay to Sleep in Prison
From a Meiji-era prison in Nara to the old US Embassy in London: 10 new luxury hotels inside buildings that once had a very different job.

Mirko La Rosa
6 hours ago3 min read


Why Rich Travellers Now Stay in Mexico City
Wealthy travellers used to fly over Mexico City to reach Los Cabos. Now they stay for the art, the food and a new wave of small luxury hotels.

Mirko La Rosa
2 days ago3 min read


Mandarin Oriental Is Opening Its First Hotel in Bali
Mandarin Oriental opens its first Bali resort in 2027, on a cliff of the Bukit peninsula: 110 suites and villas, a private beach and Bill Bensley gardens.

Mirko La Rosa
2 days ago3 min read


Mandarin Oriental Wants Its Hotel Restaurants to Beat the City's Best
Mandarin Oriental no longer calls its restaurants Food & Beverage. Here is what the new approach means, starting with 14 venues in its Hong Kong flagship.

Mirko La Rosa
2 days ago4 min read


Top 10 New Luxury Hotels Opening Before Christmas 2026
A hot spring in every room in Hakone, a radar station lodge in Lapland, a longevity spa in Dubai: the top 10 luxury hotels opening before Christmas 2026.

Mirko La Rosa
2 days ago5 min read


Aman Is Helping Bhutan Build a New City: What It Means for Travellers
Aman has signed an agreement to support Gelephu Mindfulness City, Bhutan's new region in the south. What is planned, what is confirmed, and what it means for your next trip to Bhutan.

Mirko La Rosa
4 days ago3 min read


The EU Is Investigating Booking.com: What It Means for Your Next Hotel
The European Commission has opened a case against Booking.com over fake listings, phishing and boosted results. What it means when you book, and how to protect yourself.

Mirko La Rosa
6 days ago4 min read


Why the Best Health Resorts Tell You to Do Less
One of Europe's most serious health resorts says its best advice is often to do less. What that means for anyone thinking of booking a longevity hotel.

Mirko La Rosa
Oct 313 min read


How to Tell If a Hotel Room Is Really Five-Star
Stars don't mean the same thing in every country. Here are the four things I check in any room, and what turndown and check-in tell you about a hotel.

Mirko La Rosa
Oct 184 min read


The Plaza in New York Is Closing for Four Years
The Plaza closes in January 2027 for at least four years to restore its facade. What's confirmed, what isn't, and why a long closure is a real risk for a hotel.

Mirko La Rosa
Oct 172 min read


Why Luxury Hotels Are Going All-Inclusive
Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, JW Marriott and Park Hyatt now have all-inclusive resorts. What changed, who should book them and what to check first.

Mirko La Rosa
Oct 93 min read
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