Travel is currently in a holding pattern with spurts and stops along the way, but there are signs that you don’t have to be an armchair traveler for very much longer.

Hip, Hip, Hurray!

At long last, the new hotels we have so patiently been waiting for are finally opening their doors and new discoveries are finally being revealed.

As long as I am here, you never have to worry about FOMO!

Here are some highlights of what’s to come and what is already here in the U.S., Caribbean, and Mexico:

Scheduled to open late summer, Aman New York is located in the Crown building…royalty has come to NY! This uber-luxurious 83 all-suite hotel with 20 private residences will have everything from a 22,000 sq ft spa including a hammam, plunge pools, pilates and yoga studios to a Japanese and Italian restaurant, wine library and subterranean jazz club. https://www.aman.com/hotels/aman-new-york

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Did I mention location is everything?! The latest, greatest 34 story skyscraper is opening mid-2021 just steps away from the French Quarter. With 341 accommodations and 92 private residences, 2 signature restaurants by James Beard Award-winning chefs, a full-service spa and fitness center,  rooftop pool deck, and 33 & 34 floor indoor/outdoor observation deck, this is the only hotel featuring 360 panoramic riverfront views of New Orleans. You never seem to disappoint, Four Seasons! https://fourseasons.com/neworleans

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How much do I love thee? Let me count the ways…Located in UPTOWN, the trendy, cool neighborhood of NOLA, there are so many reasons to love this boutique hotel. All 14 rooms are uniquely stylish with four poster or low spindle beds, modern soaking tubs and photography & artwork from blue chip artists and vintage finds.  Each room has a record player and guests have access to the hotel’s extensive, eclectic vinyl collection.  Todd Pulsinelli, the former celebrity chef of August, oversees the restaurant so that’s reason enough to stay here!  Although The Chloe opened in October 2020 in the midst of the pandemic, it didn’t get much press or fanfare so I’m spreading the word.  https://www.thechloenola.com/

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Located in wine country’s Santa Ynez Valley, The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern is just a 2-hour drive from LA and a hop, skip and jump from Santa Barbara. It’s the perfect weekend getaway if you’re looking for a sophisticated country retreat. Owned by Sterling Vineyards, this 60 room Inn is graced with an Auberge spa & fitness center,  a private tasting room, gin bar, and a 3000 bottle wine cellar with the best of California’s bottles. Make sure your bags are packed by Nov 1 when the doors open. https://aubergeresorts.com/matteistavern/

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If you blink, you might miss this 10-room boutique hotel in the heart of the Hamptons. Unfussy sophistication and comfort is the theme with full-size Malin & Goetz toiletries (isn’t it about time hotels got rid of those small squeeze bottles), Frette linen & robes, Nespresso makers, and divine treats from Almond and L & W market in every room- if you’re a foodie, you’ll get where I’m coming from! Explore the beaches, take a yoga class, hang by the pool, soak in the sauna, stroll into town or roam around in one of their Serena and Lily bikes. Look for a full opening in May. https://www.iwantaroomatthebeach.com/

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Come on baby,  let the good times roll! Singing sensation Pharrell Williams and hospitality meister David Grutman teamed up to open the coolest of cool 266-room art deco-ish Goodtime Hotel. It actually spans a full block with 100,000 sq feet of public space including Strawberry Moon, their 30,000 sq ft combo restaurant, bar, and pool. Retro-colorful fusion-fun is the theme with hand-painted murals, leopard-print fabrics, and pink rotary phones in the rooms. For workout rats, the indoor/outdoor gym has MyBeast equipment & classes for innovative workouts, or just chill in your private cabana with a Signature crafted cocktail. This recently opened South Beach hotspot is so Miami! https://www.thegoodtimehotel.com/

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Ironically,  Rock House was designed with Santorini or the South of France in mind since the 42 resort homes are built into a limestone cliff with dramatic views of the sea and a completely secluded beach, just a few steps away.  Although you can’t travel to Europe right now, this sophisticated hideaway is the answer to your prayers.

The 100 ft infinity pool is perched on an oceanfront cliff with private cabanas, day beds, and exquisite food & beverage service; you’ll feel like you’re in your own, private sanctuary. Opening in November, Rock House will have a spa, fitness center, tennis courts, and a private beach club on the water’s edge. This is the sister property of Grace Bay Club who has perfected the art of hospitality and service. https://www.rockhouseresort.com/

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If you’re a Ritz Carlton fan, just a ‘heads up’ for their grand opening on June 22.  With 147 rooms and suites on Grace Bay beach, 2 pools,  a full-service spa, and fitness center, and an on-property casino (yes, you heard right!), this luxury resort is for you! https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/caribbean/turks-and-caicos

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Breaking News… St. Barth is accepting fully vaccinated guests if they stay for a minimum of 7 nights!

In 2017, the iconic Le Guanahani hotel closed due to Hurricane Irma and Maria. In mid-October 2021 it will be rebranded as a Rosewood resort -the only feature that remains the same is the Grand Cul-de-Sac location overlooking 2 stunning beaches—why fix something that ain’t broken! Spanning 18 acres,  there are only 66 accommodations with over 90% having ocean views and some with private swimming pools. Their Signature Rosewood Spa & fitness center features an adults-only pool and Rosewood Explorers, a revolutionary club for kids.  And, with 5 all-new food & beverage outlets, you never have to leave the property!  Although St. Barthelemy is currently closed to U.S. travelers, you have something to look forward to in October! https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/le-guanahani

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Once again, the theme is location! Located on St. Catherine’s Beach in St. George, the 120 room St. Regis resort will be welcoming guests on May 22. If you’re a golfer, there’s an 18- hole golf course. If you have children, there’s the St. Regis Kids Club. If you want to relax, there are 2 pools to choose from and if being pampered is more your style, check out the Iridium Spa. Variety is the spice of life so, if you’re looking for a good meal, there’s a choice of 4 dining venues!  If you still don’t have enough to do, rent one of their electric Twizy cars and head to Front Street for some duty-free shopping! https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bdaxr-the-st-regis-bermuda-resort/

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One&Only Mandarina has been getting rave reviews since it opened in November 2020. There’s more than meets the eye in this coastal cliffside wonderland—you would expect the treehouses on 40 ft stilts high enough to reach the clouds or the cliff villas with panoramic views of the rainforest would take your breath away, but would you expect to bike through the rainforest, lounge on a near-deserted beach, get blessed by a Mexican Curandero or have an astrologist predict your future all in one day?  There are 105 free-standing villas and this summer—-drum rolls please—- Villa One,  a 3- bedroom Signature suite, will have its grand debut. https://www.oneandonlyresorts.com/mandarina

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Coming in November…look for a new Four Seasons located in Tamarindo, a private natural reserve with 3,000 acres of lush jungle and rain forest on Mexico’s Pacific coast with multiple beaches and protected wildlife. With 155 guest rooms and suites, each with a private swimming pool, there will be beachfront, cliffside, and private hideaway accommodations. Look for a full-service organic spa,  fitness center, and tennis facilities, an 18- hole David Fleming Signature Golf Course, kids club and young adults center, and a boat dock and sports center. This will be the only luxury resort in a still undiscovered part of Mexico. https://www.fourseasons.com/tamarindo/

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