News from luxury hotels around the world

      The world’s most beautiful hotels are opening new chapters: somewhere they’re preparing rare gastronomic evenings, somewhere autumn fills ancient villas with music and flowers, and in the mountains fresh snow is already waiting. Hotel news sounds like an invitation to travel — all that remains is to answer “yes.”

      Cheval Blanc St-Barth, Saint Barthélemy

      Saint Barthélemy has always known how to be alluring. The island’s tropical gardens beckon with a network of paths offering views of a sea that seems endless. The beaches are like blank pages where the ocean writes its stories at dawn and dusk, and evenings invite you to linger on the terrace and let conversation flow freely, like the waves.

      In October the island had one more reason to rejoice — on the 22nd, after the low season, Cheval Blanc St-Barth reopened to guests, welcoming them with renewed spaces but the same philosophy: rest is harmony, attention to detail, and refined care.

      The heart of the place is the Cheval Blanc Spa, created in partnership with Guerlain. Here, care becomes an art. Exclusive programs developed specifically for the resort combine cutting-edge technologies with the inspiring atmosphere of the Caribbean. The FeminityChérie ritual is about beauty and femininity: a foot bath, facial massage, scrubbing, and a full-body massage — two hours of absolute bliss. A very different experience is offered by CryoSkin 2.0, using the play of cold and heat to awaken the skin and restore lightness, as if the island itself fills you with energy.

      The spa is designed so that relaxation becomes a natural state: four exquisite treatment rooms, a sauna, an open pavilion, and a sun terrace. Beauty rituals can be performed outdoors here, in time with the rustle of palm leaves and the sounds of the ocean. Natural materials, light tones, and soft lines create an atmosphere of serenity, as if the whole island adjusts to your breathing.

      Regent Phu Quoc, Vietnam

      Snow-white beaches stretching to the horizon, emerald jungles with ancient secrets, and a turquoise sea generous with discoveries. This is how Phu Quoc appears — an island UNESCO has called a global natural treasure. But the real magic opens at the heart of this paradise — at Regent Phu Quoc, a hotel that redefines the very concept of rest and turns it into art.

      This resort is not just about comfort and luxury — it’s about the meeting of cultures, the taste of the moment, about what cannot be packed into a suitcase.

      On October 24 and 25 the hotel will host a unique gastronomic event: a duo of chefs, Mirko Gatti from Lombardy, holder of a green Michelin star, and Andy Huynh from the restaurant Oku, will present a dinner whose menu will be born directly from the island’s riches. Their walks through the jungle, meetings with fishermen and beekeepers, visits to local artisans, and the hand-harvesting of spices will inspire every dish. Freshly caught seafood, fragrant honey, fiery local peppers, herbs from the jungle — all of this will be turned into a dinner whose contents will remain a secret until the last moment. And mixologist Sara will complement the evening with innovative non-alcoholic blends: kombucha, velvety herbal infusions, sparkling fermented drinks — each sip will resonate in unison with the island’s breath.

      The idea is simple and brilliant: you cannot bring the taste of Phu Quoc with you — you can only experience it here and now. And from November 4 this will be easier than ever: just an eight-hour direct flight — and you will find yourself in a world where nature itself whispers an invitation to stay a little longer.

      Everything here seems made to awaken the senses: serene villas with panoramic ocean views, restaurants where nature becomes a co-author of the dishes, and an atmosphere in which luxury does not shout but gently envelops.

      Bawe Island, Zanzibar

      Zanzibar is an archipelago of 75 islands where the ocean meets the aromas of spices, and each island keeps its own legend. In the archipelago’s capital — Stone Town — travelers find the imposing walls of a 17th-century fort, narrow streets with spiced air, and the Freddie Mercury house-museum, turning a stroll into a small musical pilgrimage.

      In 2024 this symphony of impressions gained a new member: Bawe Island — a resort located on a private island, transformed into one large hotel.

      Bawe Island is seclusion in the heart of the Indian Ocean: the sea greets guests with a fireworks display of colors — clownfish, slow-moving turtles, and graceful lionfish perform their dances among the corals. For those who want to look deeper, the SSI dive center opens the door to the world of diving: from the first breath underwater to confident mastery.

      The resort, opened just a year ago, has already won the World Travel Awards as “Best Luxury Resort in Zanzibar 2025.” But its magic is not only in impeccable service. Here you can learn the art of weaving traditional kikoi, try your hand at roasting coffee from the slopes of Kilimanjaro, and get to know the heritage of the East African coast. All of this makes a stay not only luxurious but meaningful.

      Getting there has become easier: from November 17 new tours for residents of Sochi will start with convenient connections in Dubai; Moscow and Saint Petersburg fly via Muscat and Addis Ababa.

      Bawe Island is one of the rare corners of the Earth where nature remains pristine: corals and starfish create a multicolored kaleidoscope underwater, fishermen’s boats follow routes known for centuries, and the night sky reveals the Southern Cross. Here every day is a reminder that happiness can be simple and endlessly beautiful.

      Passalacqua, Lake Como

      Autumn on Lake Como is particularly gentle. A slight coolness mingles with the scent of grapes and chestnuts, the slopes are wrapped in golden hues, and the water seems to reflect the silence of a departing summer. Stopping at Passalacqua at this time means entering a world where history and modernity intertwine in every moment.

      In September the villa becomes part of one of the region’s brightest cultural events — the Design Festival (September 14–21, 2025). Under the motto “Fragments,” guests will find exhibitions, lectures, installations, and walks through historic villas that are usually hidden from view. It’s a rare opportunity to see the lake through the prism of architecture and art.

      In October Como welcomes the festival of flowers (October 2–5). Landscape designers from Italy and Europe will turn the shores into a living gallery. In addition to the exhibitions, guests can attend gardening and floristry masterclasses, seminars, and have the chance to purchase plants or interior items filled with the spirit of Italian gardens.

      But the true charm of the season lies in simple joys: evenings with chestnuts and wine, chamber concerts, art exhibitions, and even an autumnal Halloween in the Italian style.

      Passalacqua, open to guests year-round, knows how to emphasize this special mood. A new indoor pool, arranged in a former orangery, allows you to admire the lake even on rainy days. And the villa’s walls keep memories of Napoleon and Churchill, adding a particular charm to each of the 24 rooms.

      Autumn on Como does not hurry. It remains in every frame, in every candlelit dinner, in every glance at the water. And impressions from this place remain as magical moments you want to relive again.

      Hôtel Barrière Les Neiges Courchevel, Courchevel

      When the season opens in Courchevel, the snow becomes the stage and the mountains the scenery for the most refined winter. Hôtel Barrière Les Neiges Courchevel, located right on the Belkot slope, is once again ready to welcome guests who seek not only skiing but atmosphere.

      Proximity to the “Three Valleys” — the largest ski area in Europe — makes the hotel an ideal starting point for those looking for runs with character and panoramas that cannot be forgotten. But Hôtel Barrière Les Neiges Courchevel offers much more than just convenient access to the slopes.

      For those who want to see the Alps differently, there are special routes here. Dog sledding opens forests of centuries-old firs, snowshoeing allows you to hear the silence of untouched slopes, and a flight in a light aircraft gives the rare experience of seeing the mountains from above, like an open book.

      And yet it’s worth remembering: winter is closer than it seems. To spend it at Hôtel Barrière Les Neiges Courchevel you’ll need to plan your trip in advance — the hotel is intimate, and the number of rooms is limited.

      After daytime adventures, relaxation continues at the restaurant Loulou. Chef Benoît Darger blends the flavors of Piedmont and Lombardy with Alpine produce, creating dishes where the warmth of Italy meets the character of Savoy. It’s a dinner where each dish reminds you that Courchevel is not only about skiing, but also about haute gastronomy.

      Hôtel Barrière Les Neiges Courchevel is a place where winter ceases to be a season and becomes a story: about mountains that entice; about tastes that linger; about moments that become part of you.