PERUGIA, ITALY Rastrello, a fully restored 14th-century palazzo hotel that sits on the border of Umbria and Tuscany in Italy, will unveil its new Garden Annex this spring. This will include a further seven rooms to the boutique property, as well as a dedicated spa, meditation room and small outdoor pool in its gardens that overlooks the beautiful countryside. The expansion is set to nearly double the hotel’s capacity, bringing the room count from nine to 16, and each spacious suite, all overlooking Lake Trasimeno, will feature its own charming design. The Garden Annex will include a large guest lounge that overlooks the garden and the lake, where couples can enjoy breakfast, aperitivo, or simply relax or play a board game. The spa will be situated on the lower level and will feature a sauna, shower and two lounge chairs. For added privacy, couples will be able to reserve the spa for hourly intervals and can access it with their room key. Visit www.rastrello.com for more information. SAUDI ARABIA Six Senses Triple Bay in Saudi Arabia is set to open in 2025 and will be integrated into a beachfront residence that lines the private mangrove bay. The hotel will blend the natural raw beauty of the site with the elegance of the brand’s sustainable design standards. The 64 rooms, six suites, 30 villas and 25 branded residences are inspired by the region’s traditional coastal villages, which seamlessly integrate with the naturally occurring topography and use locally sourced materials. Six Senses Triple Bay will be located on one of the most dramatic landforms in the area, offering panoramic views across the Hijaz Cove to the Red Sea. The meandering streets and paths that crisscross the site lead to enchanting plazas with glimpses of the Pura Cove and its iridescent blue lagoons. To find out more, visit www.ua-intl.com CHINA Nestled on a hillside halfway up the Cangshan Mountain, The Dali EDITION, a new hotel set to open in 2025, is expected to establish a new benchmark for the luxury hotel segment in the Yunnan Province. Dali, a popular travel destination in Southwestern China, is known for its picturesque scenery, diverse ethnic culture and vibrant nightlife. The Dali EDITION will allow couples to immerse themselves in cultural and recreational experiences with its proximity to local attractions such as Cangshan Mountain, Three Pagodas, Dali Old Town and Dali Stone Mountain Golf Club. The Dali EDITION is expected to offer 150 luxurious, serene guest rooms, including suites and villas with private pools, most of which will provide breathtaking views of either the Cangshan Mountain or Erhai Lake. The hotel is also slated to feature multiple restaurants and bars, which will offer a selection of food and beverage options that celebrate culinary innovation and reflect the best of the destination. Additional highlights include a swimming pool, fitness gym, luxury spa and activities centre. Check out www.editionhotels.com/dali for more information. MALDIVES W Maldives reopened in January 2025 following a full-scale renovation. Located on the stunning Fesdu Island in North Ari Atoll, just a 25-minute seaplane ride from Malé, the resort offers 77 redesigned overwater and beach villas. Each villa blends indoor and outdoor living, featuring private pools and luxurious outdoor spaces that seamlessly connect couples to the surrounding natural beauty. The transformation includes an elevated dining and bar experience with new concepts such as ocean-to-table dining at FISH, Latin American cocktails and beachside barbecues. W Maldives will also introduce a range of sustainability initiatives by the end of 2025, including eliminating single-use plastics, installing a biogas plant to recycle food waste and creating an in-house herb and fruit plantation. Head over to www.wmaldives.com for more information. HONEYMOON NEWS 77
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