OTHER NOTABLE OPENINGS
ANANTARA PALAZZO NAIADI , ROME , ITALY Anantara Palazzo Naiadi showcases a uniquely storied history , fronting the Piazza della Repubblica , with 19th-century marble architecture and meeting rooms suspended over the ruins of the Baths of Diocletian . ( anantara . com )
THE OBEROI , MARRAKECH This five-star hotel in Marrakech has beautifully landscaped gardens punctuated by water features with a courtyard that ’ s incorporated into the design of the historic Medersa Ben Youssef , built in the 14th century ; one of Marrakech ’ s most famous historic monuments . ( oberoihotels . com )
ATLANTIS , THE ROYAL , DUBAI
In January 2023 , the UAE welcomed its newest beacon of extravagance . Priced at $ 1.4 billion , when construction began , Atlantis , The Royal immediately joined the ranks of a landmark building among Dubai ’ s iconic modern skyline with its lego-esque design . A private beach , exclusive real estate on Palm Island and 17 world-class restaurants , eight of them helmed by celebrity chefs , are only a few of the features to get excited about . ( atlantis . com / atlantis-the-royal )
COURTESY ATLANTIS , THE ROYAL , DUBAI
HELICOPTER SAFARI , KENYA The luxury travel company specializing in tailor-made itineraries , Red Savannah , reimagines the standard safari experience with the launch of their Kenyan Heli Safari . The seven-night journey includes various afternoons in the air , from hovering over Kenya ’ s Great Rift Valley to the peaks of Mount Kenya . Other aerial experiences include witnessing sunrise over the Masai Mara on a hot air balloon . ( redsavannah . com )
NARANTA , NUSA DUA , BALI Opening in January 2023 , this 50-villa newcomer is encircled by verdant jungle and offers an impeccable wellness program rooted in Balinese healing , while also providing access to Bali National Golf Club . When you ’ re not on the greens , Naranta emphasizes barefoot luxury which shouldn ’ t be challenging given the grounding integration of regional woods into the hotel ’ s design . ( kimptonnarantabali . com )
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