Breadcrumbs ![What’s New & Noteworthy In Travel This Season](https://media.sheerluxe.com/lcx1nzHrK2DRzqiTtrJjjSvlvEs=/500x221/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F06%2Fsl-site-assets-170626-hero-travel-notes-2.jpg) ![What’s New & Noteworthy In Travel This Season](https://media.sheerluxe.com/vsjZl7ohLxvFXcppZf0GFUxwBLg=/400x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F06%2Fsl-site-assets-170626-thumb-travel-notes-2.jpg) [Travel](/culture/travel) / 17 June 2026 # What’s New & Noteworthy In Travel This Season From big-name hotel and restaurant openings to the launch of a new ultraluxe airport lounge, there’s plenty in the world of travel to get excited about right now… ByHeather Steele [ Save To My Favourites ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/52939) Photography: Francisco Nogueira/Quinta da Comporta [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/0jGDOVKcYi655QeniEVYqmgcmjo=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F06%2Fsl-180626-travel-notes-momaloutdoorpoolleppocjackhardy2026-1.jpg) ](https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/mallorca/punta-negra) Jack Hardy ## THE MALLORCA OPENING: ### Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra opened this month on a secluded peninsula close to Puerto Portals. The brand’s first property in the Balearics is surrounded by Aleppo pines and overlooks two private coves. Around and about them, the 131-room resort combines contemporary Mediterranean design with the polished service it’s so well known for. Dining options include an outpost from Nobu Matsuhisa serving Nikkei-inspired dishes against sea views, while the spa will focus on treatments rooted in local healing traditions, including herb-based rituals and tea ceremonies blending Spanish and Oriental influences. With landscaped gardens, multiple pools and easy access to Palma, the property is a great base for exploring the island. Need more inspiration? [Check out Pip’s summer guide.](https://sheerluxe.com/culture/travel/pips-guide-to-summer-in-mallorca) *Visit* [MANDARINORIENTAL.COM](https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/mallorca/punta-negra) [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/MBWOcXroZ_hlZ4IfAnzCt3anct8=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F06%2Fsl-180626-travel-notes-rimowafor-a-lifetime-of-livesstill094x5.jpg) ](https://www.rimowa.com/gb/en/for-a-lifetime-of-lives) ## THE CAMPAIGN: ### Rimowa – For A Lifetime of Lives German luggage house Rimowa has unveiled a cinematic new campaign titled *For a Lifetime of Lives*, exploring the emotional connection people develop with the objects that travel alongside them. Directed by Argentinian filmmaking trio Pantera, the three-part series follows a single aluminium Rimowa case as it passes between generations of musicians, tracing the dents, stickers and wear that accumulate over time. Rather than pristine perfection, the campaign leans into the idea that great luggage should age well, collecting stories, scratches and character along the way. *Visit* [RIMOWA.COM](https://www.rimowa.com/gb/en/for-a-lifetime-of-lives) [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/f65-ffQe-9lfWiL1kI87myv80so=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F06%2Fauberge-florence-1.jpg) ](https://auberge.com/collegio-alla-querce/experiences/summer/) ## THE SUMMER PARTNERSHIP: ### The Gelato Atelier at Collegio alla Querce, Florence Collegio alla Querce – Auberge Collection’s first Italian property – is partnering with Florence institution Vivoli for a summer-long collaboration centred around poolside gelato. Running until the end of September, The Gelato Atelier brings Vivoli’s artisanal flavours directly to the terrace of Il Bosco, the hotel’s new seasonal restaurant that’s set among olive groves and terraced gardens. Alongside classic scoops, guests can order the brand’s viral affogato without joining the queue at the original outpost. The collaboration adds another layer to Collegio alla Querce’s luxurious take on Florentine hospitality, which combines historic architecture with a more relaxed, countryside atmosphere just outside the city centre. *Visit* [AUBERGE.COM](https://auberge.com/collegio-alla-querce/experiences/summer/) ## THE BOOK: ### Quinta da Comporta, Portugal New coffee-table book *Quinta da Comporta* charts the story behind one of Portugal’s most design-forward hotels. On the country’s southern coast, the property occupies a former rice-growing estate and has become one of Europe’s most sought-after escapes. Rather than simply documenting the hotel itself, the book explores the broader philosophy behind the project – from architecture and interiors to the relationship between land, landscape and hospitality. The result traces how a long-term vision rooted in patience and craftsmanship has evolved into a destination with wide appeal. Expect atmospheric photography, insight into the region’s agricultural history, and a closer look at the creative decisions that shaped the hotel’s distinctive identity. *Visit* [ASSOULINE.COM](https://eu.assouline.com/products/quinta-da-comporta) [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/KgrUDolfussrv9KRoAON7BHMTv0=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F06%2Fsl-180626-travel-notes-assouline-1-c-francisco-nogueiracourtesy-of-quinta-da-comporta.jpg) ](https://eu.assouline.com/products/quinta-da-comporta) Francisco Nogueira ## THE CITY GUIDE: ### Manolo Blahnik Manolo Blahnik has launched Manolo’s Maps, a series of illustrated city guides spotlighting the designer’s favourite addresses across London, Paris, New York City and Milan. Designed as a more personal take on the traditional travel guide, the maps chart the restaurants, shops, gardens and neighbourhoods that have shaped the designer’s life across the four cities he considers home. The London edition, for example, moves through Chelsea and Mayfair, stopping at institutions including Wiltons and the Chelsea Physic Garden. Launching alongside the guides is a curated streetstyle edit of men’s and women’s footwear designed for everyday wear – from the iconic Maysale mule to streamlined loafers and sneakers. *Visit* [MANOLOBLAHNIK.COM](https://www.manoloblahnik.com/gb/the-latest/post/manolos-maps-london) [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/ScfxsYl3jnc3nFOulYltfMH2kQk=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F06%2Fsl-180626-travel-notes-malono-maps_0.jpg) ](https://www.manoloblahnik.com/gb/the-latest/post/manolos-maps-london) [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/36EdsfnVkRpvGeXmOxx2uCZSrRA=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F06%2Famanvari-mexico-accommodation-beachfront-casita-1.jpg) ](https://www.aman.com/resorts/amanvari) ## THE NORTH AMERICAN OPENING: ### Amanvari, Mexico Aman’s first property in Mexico opens this August on Baja California Sur’s East Cape, bringing the group’s signature luxury to the shores of the Sea of Cortez. Set within the Costa Palmas community, Amanvari will comprise just 18 casitas, each designed to blur the line between indoors and out with private heated pools, expansive terraces and uninterrupted views across desert, estuary and ocean. Architecture studio Elastic has taken cues from the surrounding landscape, where towering cardón cacti, palms and red copal trees frame the resort. Activities outside the hotel will range from reef diving at Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park to horseback rides through the desert and private fishing expeditions on the Sea of Cortez. But we wouldn’t blame you if you didn’t want to leave the Aman spa or beachfront. *Visit* [AMAN.COM](https://www.aman.com/resorts/amanvari) [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/PAvfeEEp4q0e7qqOFQxh5E2RQ2M=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F06%2Fsl-180626-travel-notes-antlerdiscoverycollectionlook140112.jpg) ](https://www.antler.co.uk/collections/discovery-collection) ## THE CABIN BACKPACK: ### Antler Discovery British luggage brand Antler has expanded its Discovery collection with a new travel-ready backpack designed to bridge the gap between work and weekends away. Offering 28 litres of storage, the lightweight design is made from recycled polyester with ripstop reinforcement and water-resistant protection for short-haul trips alike. Inside, there’s space for laptops up to 16.5 inches (making it ideal for work trips), alongside internal dividers, a water-bottle holder and modular compartments designed to streamline packing. A rear sleeve allows the bag to slot neatly over suitcase handles, while external cords can secure jackets or additional kit on the move. *Visit* [ANTLER.CO.UK](https://www.antler.co.uk/collections/discovery-collection) [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/KRf9Frtdph0lEpHBlMoMQkvkk6o=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F06%2Fsl-180626-travel-notes-the-benissimo-club-hotel-il-pellicano-5.jpg) ](https://issimoissimo.com/blogs/news/benissimo-a-different-kind-of-wellness) ## THE WELLNESS CONCEPT: ### The Benissimo Club Italian hotel group Pellicano Hotels has unveiled The Benissimo Club, a new wellness concept rolling out across its three properties: Hotel Il Pellicano, La Posta Vecchia and Mezzatorre Hotel & Thermal Spa. Rather than focusing purely on spa treatments, the initiative takes a broader approach to wellbeing, incorporating movement, nature, nutrition and slower living into the guest experience. Treatments will exclusively use products from female-founded Italian wellness brands including Irene Forte, Seed to Skin and Lávika, while guestrooms will feature yoga mats, gua sha tools and calming teas designed to encourage personal rituals. Elsewhere, guests can access curated hiking routes, paddle boards, e-bikes and outdoor swimming experiences intended to connect wellness more closely to the surrounding landscapes. *Visit* [ISSIMOISSIMO.COM](https://issimoissimo.com/blogs/news/benissimo-a-different-kind-of-wellness) [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/P0LISs5oA__GF3CRJ2Bo9aJFSfI=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F06%2Fcasa-bonavitahigh-res3.jpg) ](https://www.casabonavita.com/) ## THE MEDITERRANEAN OPENING: ### Casa Bonavita, Malta After a meticulous seven-year restoration, Casa Bonavita has opened in the historic Maltese village of Attard. Created by Christopher and Suzanne Sharp – founders of The Rug Company – the 17-room property has been conceived less as a traditional hotel and more as an intimate private house layered with history, texture and character. Original architectural details sit alongside vintage family furniture, bespoke commissions and collaborations with Maltese artisans, including Villa Bologna and de Gournay. Outside, a sprawling Mediterranean garden filled with citrus trees, palms and bougainvillea softens the grandeur of the main house, while the restaurant from executive chef Dex Oseman focuses on ingredient-led Mediterranean cooking. *Visit* [CASABONAVITA.COM](https://www.casabonavita.com/) ## THE ITINERARY: ### Orient Express Grand Italian Tours La Dolce Vita Orient Express has launched a series of ‘Grand Italian Tours’ combining luxury rail travel with stays aboard its trains and the new Orient Express Corinthian sailing yacht – plus overnight stops in Rome and Venice. The itineraries move between destinations including Venice, Marseille, Dubrovnik and Valletta, pairing slow travel with high-end hospitality. Interiors on the train – designed by Milan-based studio Dimorestudio – draw heavily on the glamour of post-war Italian design, while onboard dining is overseen by chef Heinz Beck. The Corinthian – which is the world’s largest sailing yacht – features 54 suites, a Guerlain Spa and culinary direction from Yannick Alléno. All itineraries include a dedicated destination experience, such as a private visit to a Sienese palazzo, a dinner in the Gardens of Augustus in Capri, a truffle hunt in the forests of Istria, or an evening at the Palais Bulles in Cannes. *Visit* [ORIENT-EXPRESS.COM](https://www.orient-express.com/en/grand-italian-tours) [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/GLABL0ivoZiE5ixw-2bwIaUb300=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F06%2Fsl-180626-travel-notes-orient-express-venice-oevcoloripersisuitecreditsgiulio-ghirardi.jpg) ](https://www.orient-express.com/en/grand-italian-tours) Giulio Ghirardi ## THE LA OPENING: ### PUBLIC West Hollywood Hotelier Ian Schrager returns to Los Angeles this summer with the launch of PUBLIC West Hollywood, bringing his cult-favourite hospitality brand to the Sunset Strip for the first time. Designed in collaboration with British architect John Pawson, the 137-room property extends Schrager’s long-running vision of ‘luxury for all’, pairing high design with a more democratic atmosphere. Interiors will centre around a large social lobby, destination restaurants and nightlife spaces, while the standout feature is a sprawling rooftop terrace overlooking Los Angeles. The opening marks Schrager’s third major hotel project in the city and arrives nearly 50 years after New York’s Studio 54 first established his reputation for shaping nightlife and hospitality culture. *Visit* [PUBLICHOTELS.COM](https://www.publichotels.com/westhollywood) [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/9_az8tT3RxHIWkoNRH1C03rGbgI=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F06%2Fsl-170626-travel-notes-public-west-hollywood.jpg) ](https://www.publichotels.com/westhollywood) [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/-83XJ_gXBZsfpteCPz56jQRwKCk=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F06%2Fsl-170626-travel-notes-the-wing-first-hong-kong.jpg) ](https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_GB/destinations/lounges/hong-kong-hkg/the-wing-first.html) ## THE LOUNGE: ### The Wing, First, Hong Kong If you’re rerouted around the Middle East in the coming months, you might find yourself with a layover in Hong Kong – and that needn’t be a bad thing. Local flag carrier Cathay Pacific, a long-time leader in airport lounges, has just reopened The Wing, First. Swirling onyx surfaces, brass fittings and wood panels create an elegant mid-century backdrop for its appealingly textured artworks. Flowing out from the central Atrium, there’s a beautifully open, residential feel to the place. From the luxurious Retreat, with its shower suites and massage booths, to the help-yourself Pantry, the beautifully lit spaces evolve with the day. The main restaurant, with its dark green banquettes, is the place for octopus carpaccio with grapefruit, orange and rocket leaves, followed by ibérico char siu with honeyed soy beans. You might also be in time for the Atrium’s signature Hong Kong bloody mary, its afternoon tea service or to catch its cheese trolley. 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