The Hot Lust
From Switzerland to the Seychelles, the number of new luxury hotels opening their doors in 2024 is staggering. Focusing on the top of the market, Georgia Boscawen has curated a list of the finest properties to visit in their inaugural season
Hide away… at Sandals’ newest Caribbean property
Sandals, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in glitz and glamour on the California coast
Having made a name for itself in the Caribbean (with nine resorts in the region), Sandals will open its latest property on the powder-white sands of St Vincent in the spring. The 20-hectare hideaway will offer an impressive collection of two-storey villas, each with a rooftop lounge and outdoor bathroom. Opening with 12 dining concepts as well as private villa catering, Sandals will rely almost entirely on local agriculture, serving fresh produce from its herb gardens, local fish and meat from the neighbouring cattle farm. Opening March 2024; sandals.co.uk
Indulge…
The Georgian Hotel, Santa Monica, US
Like a jewel on the California coastline, the characterful Georgian Hotel is a Santa Monica institution that lies right on the beach. It has hosted Hollywood greats and rising stars since 1933, and now the art deco hotel has opened its doors again after a renovation that has restored the property to its former glory. Inside, pops of colour remind you of the hotel's glitzy past with blue striped awnings and deep red walls in the Georgian Room bar; there's even a library and an art gallery on site showing the work of both established and upcoming artists. Equally glamorous are the rooms, which look out over the beach and the
