Virtuoso travel advisors and other experts around the globe tell us what’s in (and out) in the world of luxury stays.
No surprise here: We’re obsessed with hotels, in all their stylish, five-star glory, and we’re always turning to fellow hotel aficionados to find out what’s new and exciting. The truth is, these properties are often the front door to discovering what’s next in travel.
Naturally, Virtuoso travel advisors are on top of all-things-luxury-hotels right along with us, and they’re doing a little trendspotting of their own. At the moment, wellness innovations are everywhere, says Virtuoso advisor Kelly Gelfand. “Hotels are offering more-comprehensive experiences such as meditation and sleep programming to go along with their traditional gym classes,” she says. Expanded sustainability and social responsibility initiatives loom large too, according to advisor Urvashi Marwah. “Travelers are more mindful of the environmental and social effects of their trips, and they want options that reflect their values,” she says. “Hotels are prioritizing eco-friendly practices and community support.”
The activities menu is going late-night.
When dusk falls at the Dominican Republic’s 65-room Eden Roc Cap Cana, couples can take their dinner (and Champagne) inside the resort’s on-site cenote – with live-music accompaniment.
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