Skip to main content

MEMBER LOGIN

Departures Logo Created with Sketch.

JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER

Departures Logo Created with Sketch.
  • City Guides
  • Travel
  • Fashion
  • Art + Culture
  • Home + Design
Departures Logo Created with Sketch.
  • City Guides
  • Travel
  • Fashion
  • Art + Culture
  • Home + Design

FOLLOW US

LOGIN

NEWSLETTER

More In City Guides

This Beachfront Paradise Will Debut Avra Miami—And a Lobby Designed by Karl Lagerfeld—This Year

A renowned restaurant, iconic design talent, and an idyllic stretch of private beach.

The Most Incredible Experiences to Give This Valentine’s Day, for Everyone Celebrating Love
Aman Properties Just Curated the Most Amazing Road Trips Available With a Luxury Car Included—Here's How to Book One
These are the Hottest Winter Happenings in Beaver Creek, Colorado This Year

More In Travel

  • Hotels
  • Travel Guides
  • Restaurants

Dior Launches New Bag to Pay Homage to the Late Designer's Sister

It is the pinnacle of craftsmanship and took over 18,000 stitches to create.

Tiffany & Co. Is About to Sell Its Largest Diamond Ever
Mechanical Watchmaking Was Just Made a Part of UNESCO’s Cultural Heritage List
This Reflective Parka Is Super Warm, Ultra Stylish, and My Favorite Piece of Winter Wear

More In Fashion

  • Style
  • Shopping

Zaha Hadid Architects Are Building a Park Into the Side of a Chinese Skyscraper

The famous firm won the competition to build Tower C at Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarters Base.

The 23 Most Famous Gothic Buildings Around the World
 Zaha Hadid Architects Creates Brutalist-Meets-Futuristic Student Housing in Hong Kong
New York's Penn Station Now Features Stunning Contemporary Artwork

More In Art + Culture

  • Books
  • Philanthropy
  • Film

Can’t Travel? Get the Scent of Famous Destinations With These Luxe Candles

Bring Paris or Aspen into your home.

How to Turn Your Living Room Into a Luxurious Space to Entertain
Luxury Linens That'll Make You Never Want to Leave Your Bed
Pantone Releases Color(s) of the Year for 2021—And They're All About Being Optimistic

More In Home + Design

  • Art + Design
  • Architecture
LOGIN
NEWSLETTER
  • City Guides
  • Travel
    • Hotels
    • Restaurants
    • Travel Guides
  • Fashion
    • Style
    • Shopping
  • Art + Culture
    • Books
    • Film
    • Philanthropy
  • Home + Design
    • Art + Design
    • Architecture
  • MEMBER LOGIN
  • JOIN OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
  • Contact Advertise Sitemap
Home / Travel / Hotels
Hotels

Travel News: Openings, Renovations, and New Trips to Book This Week

By Jen Murphy on May 19, 2018

The buzziest happenings in the world of travel.

© Courtesy Nihi Sumba

SHARE:

This week, a new tiger safari expedition debuts in India, a stunning five-star hotel opens in Greece, and more. Read on for the luxury travel news to know now.

 
Theo Allofs/Getty Images

Book Now: Natural Habitat Launches Tiger-Intensive Expedition

Sustainable travel leader Natural Habitat Adventures will run a new seven-day tiger intensive expedition in 2019. India Tiger Quest will take guests deep within the jungles of Ranthambore National Park, India’s premier tiger safari destination. The intimate trip will host just 11 guests—four per safari vehicle. Led by India’s top naturalist guides, guests will search for tigers on morning and afternoon drives while keeping an eye out for leopards, sloth bears, pythons, and langur monkeys. Guests will stay on the outskirts of the park in the secluded cottages of Khem Villas. Expedition from $6,795.

Photos: Heidi Kirn (L); Sura Ark/Getty Images (R)

The Yachtsman Hotel & Marina Club Opens in Maine

On May 17, the Yachtsman Hotel and Marina Club, located directly on the Kennebunk River in downtown Kennebunkport, Maine, unveiled a major renovation when it reopened for the summer season. The 30-room property's  Harborfront Bungalows have been redone with white shiplap walls and bold furnishings in shades of mango, magenta, and blue. Additionally, the hotel now boasts an exclusive partnership with the Kennebunkport Marina, providing guests special privileges such as transient slips for overnight stays and access to water sports equipment rentals. Rooms from $189.

Barry Murphy/Courtesy The Shelbourne Dublin

Lord Mayor’s Lounge at the Shelbourne in Dublin Debuts Mid-May

Dublin's newly-refurbished Lord Mayor’s Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel reopens following the first major renovation in its nearly 200-year history. Since 1824, the historic lounge has served as an elegant space for prominent guests and locals to enjoy afternoon tea. A simple color palette of yellow, ivory, and green tones is accented by lavish touches like Waterford Crystal chandeliers. A new menu features dishes such as house-smoked salmon, buttermilk scones, and éclairs. A new bar (with a terrace reserved for guests) is also slated to debut this summer. These refurbishments are part of a larger, multimillion-euro renovation project. Rooms from $477.

Courtesy Nihi Sumba

Book Now: Nihi Sumba’s New Wellness Retreat

Nihi-Sumba, a dreamy hotel located on an untouched Indonesian island, is already the perfect place to unplug. But this fall, Tatiana Boncompagni Hoover, co-founder of the Model Trainer Method and founder of Sculptologie, will help guests reset and learn healthy habits to take home. The week-long “Nihi Reset” transformative retreat will take place October 27. The program includes strength training workouts, yoga, meditation, spa services, and hikes. Included in the cost are all meals, activities, and one spa treatment. From $800 per night (single occupancy) or $1400 per night (double occupancy).

Courtesy Canaves Oia

Canaves Oia Epitome Opens in Greece

Greece’s beloved Canaves Oia hotel opens a five-star sister property, Epitome, high above the picturesque fishing town of Ammoudi. Inspired by traditional Cycladic architecture, Epitome combines all-natural materials with sophisticated modern design. The hotel's 24 villas are within walking distance from Oia’s Katharos Beach, and each features a private pool or plunge pool. The hotel also offers two-bedroom family villas, an infinity pool with private cabanas and a sunset terrace, and a bar and restaurant. Rooms from $538.

Courtesy Trisara

Trisara Beach Resort Introduces Culinary Foraging by Private Yacht

Trisara, a 60-villa beachfront resort spread across 150 acres in Phuket, has introduced a new foraging experience. Available through October 31, the five-day program allows guests to forage by private yacht. The resort’s Michelin-trained executive chef will cruise with guests along Phuket’s west coast to Koh Racha, an island known for its abundance of tuna, mackerel, and sailfish. After fishing and snorkeling, chef will lead guests in a Thai cooking class aboard the ship. Guests will also shop for ingredients at a local market, harvest ingredients both in the wild and at a farm, and visit heritage homes where local residents will share authentic recipes. Five-day foraging experience from $2,125.

Courtesy Reef 28

The Reef 28 Opens May 15 in Playa del Carmen

The Reef 28, an adults-only extension of The Reef Resorts and Spa family of all-inclusive hotels, debuts in Playa del Carmen. The all-suite property offers Junior and Master accommodations. Both have private furnished patios or terraces; the latter boast bedside jacuzzis. Guests are just down the street from the beach and have access to the famous Mamita’s Beach Club. Two restaurants (Mexican and Asian fusion), a buffet, three bars, and a spa round out the experience. Rooms from $256.

 

Explore More in Hotels

tout-img

Aman Properties Just Curated the Most Amazing Road Trips Available With a Luxury Car Included—Here's How to Book One

tout-img

On-Site COVID Tests Are the Latest Amenities at Luxury Hotels

tout-img

New Orlando Resort That's a Part of a Billion Dollar Development Features a Lagoon-Like 8-Acre Pool


Marketing Events & Promotions

Become a DEPARTURES VIP

Join our Weekly Newsletter

Privacy Statement
Join our Weekly Newsletter
Departures Logo Created with Sketch.
  • City Guides
  • Travel
  • Fashion
  • Art + Culture
  • Home + Design
FOLLOW US
Other Meredith Corporation Travel & Leisure Group websites: 
  • Travel + Leisure
  • Food & Wine
Related Websites for DEPARTURES International Editions:
  • DEPARTURES-International.com
Learn more about the American Express Platinum Card® benefits

View Terms of Service  and  Privacy Statement.   Ad Choices EU Data Subject Requests All users of our online services subject to Privacy Statement and agree to be bound by Terms of Service. Please review.

© 2021 American Express Company. All rights reserved. Departures® is published by Meredith Corporation Travel & Leisure Group, a subsidiary of Meredith Corporation. Departures is a trademark of
American Express Marketing & Development Corp. and is used under limited license. Meredith Corporation Travel & Leisure Group is not affiliated with American Express Company or its subsidiaries.

  • RSS
  • Advertise
  • Advertise
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Promotions
  • Site Map

Member Login

The current issue of DEPARTURES is available exclusively to American Express Platinum Card® Members.

Cancel