Summer Wanderlust I

Summer Wanderlust

With secret rooftop bars, private beaches and bespoke treks, these newly opened resorts are ones for the bucket list.

LAURA CORRIGAN O’CONNELL

The highly-awaited hotels of the season can’t be categorized by a single location, architecture style or even star designation. While some travelers desire a luxurious 5-star experience, others seek bespoke boutique hotels in undiscovered destinations and nature expeditions.

Perhaps it is the exclusivity that makes them stand out: The Ned Nomad, for example, will have a members’ club allowing access to a secret rooftop bar in the heart of NYC. Or perhaps, it is the chance to be one with nature: Alila Kothaifaru is perfectly positioned on a private island where guests can enjoy crystal clear turquoise waters all to themselves. Or maybe it is to capture the culture of a place far from home: Regent Phu Quoc offers a range of local experiences, from private Vietnamese cooking classes to treks to the top of Ham Ninh Peak to take in the peaceful, slow-paced flow of the local daily life.

No matter a traveler’s desires, there is one commonality: wanderlust. We’ve rounded up four of the latest resorts debuting this season to have on your radar.

Alila Kothaifaru

MALDIVES

This private island retreat lies at the northern edge of the Maldives in the tranquil Raa Atoll, a scenic 45-minute seaplane journey from Malé. Discover a picture-perfect paradise of 80 all-pool beachfront and overwater villas with contemporary understated design by Studiogoto from which guests can enjoy the natural surroundings as well as mesmerizing sunsets. The property will offer six culinary experiences, from dining on a secluded sandbank to a pan-Asian restaurant with Opening Summer 2022

teppanyaki and an overwater yakitori bar. For ultimate rest and relaxation, the resort will feature rejuvenating treatments in a tranquil spa elevated amid the treetops as well as water sports and recreation areas for all ages. alilahotels.com/kothaifaru-maldives

Photo Courtesy of Alila Kothaifaru Maldives

The Ned NoMad

NEW YORK Opening Summer 2022

The Ned NoMad will be the first international outpost of the highly recognized The Ned London. Located in the heart of New York City, the hotel and members’ club will occupy the iconic Johnston Building, the former NoMad Hotel, originally built in 1903. To celebrate the history and sense of place, it will feature a robust art collection of over 150 works, and the original architecture shines throughout. For a modern touch, the interiors will be designed by the Soho House Design team and the property will offer a mix of members-only and public spaces, including New York City’s first Cecconi’s restaurant, a rooftop bar and terrace restaurant and several other notable dining offerings. The property will feature 167-bedroom accommodations, meeting spaces, and, of course, Ned’s Club, including Ned’s Club Spa and a member’s only secret rooftop bar. thened.com/nomad

Photo Courtesy of The Ned Nomad

The Shoals

NEW YORK

The Shoals is a new waterfront hotel on the North Fork of Long Island. Often referred to as ‘the fork less taken,’ the picturesque hamlet is known for its rich maritime culture, rural wine country, roadside farm stands and tranquil beaches. Situated dockside on a marina overlooking the Peconic Bay and Shelter Island, The Shoals is the first of its kind in the area; a hybrid “boatel” that features 20 hotel suites and 20 boat slips, making it accessible by both land and sea. Guests can arrive by train, Opening Summer 2022

seaplane, or boat, making it an ideal destination for travelers escaping the city, especially those seeking a reprieve from the Hamptons peak season. For the avid boater, each room offers unparalleled access to the bay via the hotel’s own private dock. Hop on their vintage Chris-Craft charter boat to discover private coves or catch the sunset as you are dropped via water to dinner. theshoalsnorthfork.com

Photo Credit: Jeremy Garretson

Stanly Ranch

CALIFORNIA

Stanly Ranch, situated within the highly-celebrated Auberge Resorts Collection, is the latest luxury property to debut in Napa Valley. Featuring 712 acres of vineyards, the 135 airy cottages and guest rooms are set across the ranch to maximize stunning views and ensure ultimate privacy. The fine-dining restaurant, Bear, will feature a constantly evolving seasonal menu (with fresh produce from the ranch) and the spa, Halehouse, boasts a mesmerizing pool adjacent to the Opened Spring 2022

lavender lawn and numerous wellness offerings (think oxygen chamber, tepidarium, salt room, and sauna with vineyard views), to immerse in after an afternoon of wine tasting. aubergeresorts.com/stanlyranch

Photo Courtesy of Auberge Resorts Collection