What’s New & Noteworthy In Travel This Season

Luxury hospitality group Aman is launching its first ocean-going vessel, Amangati, with its inaugural Mediterranean sailings now open for reservations. With just 47 suites, the ship has been designed to retain the privacy and spatial generosity associated with the brand’s resorts. Early itineraries will trace coastlines from Mallorca to Nice, Naples to Salerno and from Athens to Rhodes, combining celebrated marinas with smaller harbours and remote anchorages. Expect curated shore experiences, expansive decks and a pace of travel that prioritises immersion over itinerary.

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Two hours from Oslo, deep within the pine forests of Finnskogen, PAN offers a trio of architect-designed treetop cabins elevated eight metres above the forest floor. Founded by Kristian Rostad and Christine Mowinckel on their private estate beside Lake Gjessåsjøen, the concept was born out of a desire to share the restorative power of this remote landscape. Designed by Norwegian architect Espen Surnevik, the cabins are anchored on four pillars to minimise impact on the woodland below. Their angular silhouettes reference A-frame lodges and even the geometry of Nordic folklore. Inside, sustainably sourced Scandinavian materials, heated floors, fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling glazing create warm, cocooning spaces that remain firmly connected to nature. Each cabin sleeps four to six guests and includes a private outdoor area with a firepit. A forest hot tub, housed within the striking House with Three Walls pavilion, sits beneath open sky – an ideal vantage point for the Northern Lights in winter.

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Wheely is the premium concierge service to know – think of it as a chauffeur service but with the on-demand functionality of a taxi app. Now, it’s launched a gift card, so you can treat loved ones to extra-special service while visiting cities such as Paris or for use in London. The Wheely Card grants access to Wheely membership, unlocking privileges including Chauffeur For a Day (CFAD) and Concierge. CFAD allows clients to reserve a chauffeur for up to an entire day for a flat hourly rate, while Concierge enables clients to task a trusted chauffeur with errands such as collecting belongings. Every Wheely Card is hand-delivered by a chauffeur and presented in a Wheely signature sandstone brown box, accompanied by a leather luggage tag containing an AirTag.

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Set on the edge of the High Line in West Chelsea, Faena New York is the city’s latest maximalist address. This is the NYC outpost of the cult Latin American brand founded by Alan Faena, and the mood here is pure theatre: think velvet-drenched interiors, soaring ceilings and statement artworks at every turn. Rooms are indulgent but polished, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Hudson and Empire State Building and glossy marble bathrooms that feel unapologetically extra. Expect flame-led Argentine cooking at La Boca, inventive cocktails in The Living Room and a steady stream of art-world happenings. Later this year, the hotel will add a theatre and a spa.

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On the Swedish island of Gotland, Sibbjäns is preparing for its first full season this April following a soft launch last summer. Set on a former 19th-century horse farm, the regenerative retreat has quietly become a word-of-mouth favourite among Scandinavian travellers. The property comprises 22 individually designed rooms spread across converted farm buildings, alongside a natural swimming pool, working farm and communal dining spaces. Interiors balance rustic simplicity with considered details, while stays include a generous farmstead breakfast and complimentary e-bikes for exploring the surrounding coastline. Plans for summer 2026 include a sauna, outdoor gym and yoga barn, further developing the site as a wellness-focused rural escape.

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Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Cartagena is now taking reservations ahead of its spring opening in the colourful Getsemaní district, just steps from the historic Walled City. The hotel brings together a collection of restored buildings, including a 16th-century cloister and the 1920s Club Cartagena. Interiors have been overseen by the late French designer François Catroux – this is one of his final projects – blending classical elegance with contemporary comfort. Two rooftop pools overlook the harbour and Caribbean sunsets, while multiple dining venues connect the property to the neighbourhood’s thriving food scene.

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