Beautiful Resorts Around the World

Mallorca's most dramatic new address just opened its doors. Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra clings to a pine-covered headland in Calvià, with nothing between it and the Mediterranean but two private coves reachable only by guests. Inside, 131 light-filled rooms and suites channel quiet Mallorcan luxury, some with private plunge pools, others crowning the rooftop with full pools and uninterrupted sea views. The real showpiece is the dining: six restaurants in all, headlined by the island's first-ever Matsuhisa from Nobu himself, alongside a serene spa and three pools that make leaving feel impossible.

Tucked within 60 acres of protected mangroves and freshwater lagoons on Mexico's Riviera Maya, Alila Mayakoba just opened as the Alila brand's first resort in Latin America and the Caribbean. A complete transformation of the former Andaz Mayakoba, the 182-room retreat is organized between lagoon and sea, with quieter rooms, dining, and Spa Alila set along the water and family-friendly spaces closer to the beach. Rooted in Mayan tradition and built with locally sourced and reclaimed materials, the resort leans into Alila's signature place-led luxury, from a cenote-inspired arrival experience to an on-site organic garden and residential-style rooms with private plunge pools. With six restaurants and bars, a beach club, and a spa grounded in traditional Mayan techniques, it makes a strong case as the Riviera Maya's most soulful new opening.

Aman is finally heading to Mexico, and it picked one of the country's most untouched coastlines to do it. Amanvari, whose name blends the Sanskrit words for "peace" and "water," opens on August 1, 2026 along Baja California's wild East Cape, where the desert, the Sea of Cortés, and a river estuary all converge. Set within the 1,500-acre Costa Palmas community, the resort keeps things deliberately intimate with just 18 casitas, many elevated to capture sweeping views of the water and the Sierra de la Laguna mountains, alongside a collection of private Aman Residences. Dining spans Italian, Japanese, and Baja-inspired menus, while the Aman Spa introduces a contemporary take on the traditional temazcal sweat lodge, making this feel less like a hotel opening and more like the discovery of a hidden sanctuary.

The legendary American wellness brand has officially gone global. Miraval The Red Sea just opened on Saudi Arabia's Shura Island, marking the brand's very first resort outside the United States. The adults-only, all-inclusive retreat features 180 rooms, suites, and villas spread along three million square feet of untouched coastline, surrounded by mangroves, lagoons, and the calm waters of the Red Sea. Guests can unwind at the largest spa on the island, with 39 treatment rooms, vitality pools, hammams, and salt rooms, alongside personalized daily itineraries spanning meditation, fitness, creative workshops, and outdoor adventures.

The Maldives just got one of its most intimate addresses yet. .Here Baa Atoll is one of the smallest private island resorts in the world, with just nine residences spread across two natural islands, Somewhere and Nowhere, tucked inside the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, a 30-minute seaplane flight from Malé. Designed by Kulör Group with interiors by award-winning British studio Muza Lab, the resort blends sustainable architecture with natural materials and panoramic views, with expansive residences that combine beachfront and overwater living in a single flowing design, featuring suspended sky infinity pools of up to 47 metres and uninterrupted sunrise-to-sunset ocean views. Every stay is supported by a dedicated Roohu butler service, with private dining, tailored excursions, and in-residence wellness experiences curated entirely around the guest.

A new icon has just landed on the Greek coast. AMOH, a Luxury Collection Resort, Rhodes is the very first luxury resort on the island, set on a dramatic private peninsula just minutes from the historic village of Lindos. Built atop an ancient stone quarry, the resort rises with unobstructed views of the Mediterranean Sea and a deep reverence for the land that defines it. The 197 refined rooms and suites are carved from local limestone, blending earthy tones, soft linens, and options for private pools and expansive sea views. Two private sandy beaches, tucked into hidden coves complete with sunbeds and full beach service, frame the resort's coastline. Gastronomy unfolds across eight restaurants and bars spanning Mediterranean, Italian, steakhouse, seafood, and sushi, alongside an artisanal patisserie celebrating the Greek tradition of pastry-making. The AMOH Signature Dining Experience reimagines half-board into a curated culinary journey across the property's distinct restaurants. At the heart of the resort, ELISPA is a signature wellness concept inspired by the four elements, blending ancient healing traditions with modern therapies, Reformer Pilates with digital training, and a tennis court with professional coaching. Daily Epicurean Moments invite guests into the soul of the island, from tasting journeys through Greek regional olive varieties to weekly aperitivo gatherings around the firepit at sunset. Every detail nods to the island's ancient heritage and the craftspeople who continue to shape Greece today, making AMOH not just a place to stay, but a place to step into the myth.