2025 is proving to be a show-stopping year for luxury jet-setters.

With new hotels opening across the globe, there is no shortage of places to visit for your five-star vacation. From the picturesque hillsides of Tuscany to the southernmost town on Earth, these resorts and hotels are avant-garde, elegant, and perfect for any type of traveller.

1. Six Senses London: London, U.K.

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Once the home of London’s first department store, Six Senses in The Whiteley is a grand hotel just steps away from Hyde Park. The restored art deco emporium has over 100 guest rooms, plus 14 residences, and offers plenty of luxurious space to relax. Unwind in the indoor swimming pool, re-energize in the 3,500 sq. ft. fitness space, or grab a drink at the Alchemy Bar. It also features the world’s first Six Senses Place, a private wellness members' club.

2. Hotel Willa: Taos, New Mexico

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Nestled in the northern New Mexico town of Taos, Hotel Willa is an artist’s dream, where its stucco rooms evoke its desert surroundings. Relax by the pool and enjoy seasonally sourced dishes in the restaurant, or venture out into town to discover local galleries and museums.

3. Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve: Peninsula Papgayo, Costa Rica

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Ritz-Carlton's Nekajui, an exclusive resort community off the coast of Costa Rica's North Pacific, is the hotel company's first ultra-luxury property. Sitting on a secluded 1,400-acre sanctuary on the Peninsula Papagayo, this region is rich with biodiversity and untouched landscapes. 

4. Miraval The Red Sea: Shura Island, Saudi Arabia

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Opening this fall, Miraval The Red Sea isn't just a hotel—it's an experience. Featuring 180 guest rooms and suites across three million square feet of beaches on the southern end of Shura Island, this is a must-visit for your luxury wellness retreat.

5. Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree: Singapore

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This stunning resort soars high above the trees of the Mandai Wildlife Reserve in Singapore. The 338-room eco-style resort overlooks the Upper Seletar Reservoir and offers access to renowned zoological parks, including Bird Paradise and River Wonders.

6. Silversea's Antarctic Hotel: Puerto Williams, Chile

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Luxury travel expedition company Silversea is developing a hotel in the southernmost city on Earth, making it the closest many will get to staying in Antarctica. Located in Patagonia, the town is perfect for travellers looking to explore the region or as a jumping-off point for an Antarctic expedition. 

7. Collegio alla Querce: Florence, Italy

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Among beautiful gardens with views of the Duomo di Firenze and the Tuscan countryside, the Collegio alla Querce is a new hotel residing in a 16th-century former school. With 83 rooms, an original chapel and theatre, and two restaurants, this hotel is a tranquil escape that's only 15 minutes from Florence's city centre.

8. Britannic Explorer: U.K. 

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Experience the beauty of England and Wales on- and off-board the new luxury Britannic Explorer. You'll visit everything from the scenic Cornish Riviera to the picturesque Lingholm Estate, where Beatrix Potter spent her summers. 

9. &Beyond Suyian Lodge: Kenya, Africa

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Inspired by the natural Rock Sanctuary where it resides, the Suyian Lodge offers classic safari expeditions, camel and horseback safaris, ranching tours, wellness treatments, and more. 

10. Palm House: Palm Beach, Florida

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In the heart of Palm Beach, this 79-room property marries new-world luxury with classic Floridian design. Relax by the pool, visit one of three restaurants, or step away to the nearby sandy beach.

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