Hot Hotel: Six Senses Yao Noi

Six Senses Yao Noi offers a remarkable experience with its stunning infinity pool overlooking Phang Nga Bay, evoking cinematic nostalgia. The rustic yet private Ocean Pool Villa enhances relaxation, blending luxury with nature. The resort embodies tranquility and space, allowing guests to disconnect and savor life’s simplicity amidst untouched landscapes, far from crowded Phuket.

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Hot Hotel: Viceroy Riviera Maya, Mexico

Viceroy Riviera Maya is an exquisite boutique resort nestled in a jungle, offering 41 personal villas that blend luxury with nature. Its culinary offerings, featuring two acclaimed restaurants, highlight local flavors and techniques. With a focus on serene exploration and culinary innovation, the resort embodies modern luxury, making it a unique getaway.

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Hot Hotels: Suiran, Kyoto & Shisui, Nara, Japan

There aren’t many hotels that are steeped in history, yet both Suiran and sister property Shisui both share similar traits. With hundreds of years of legacy between them, staying in these unassuming design properties hidden on the outskirts of two of Japan’s oldest and most important cities are destinations unto themselves. Working perfectly as a…

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Hot Hotel: Unico 2087, Riviera Maya

On a recent visit to Mexico, I spent a few days in Riviera Maya to recharge and relax. Considering this wasn’t my first visit to Cancun, and there was a relatively new hotel on the block, I took the opportunity to try out Hotel Unico 20 87 Riviera Maya to see what this design-led all-inclusive…

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Hot Hotel: Santorini Sky, Santorini

For those of us who are trying to juggle the ever-changing landscape when it comes to emerging from our stay-at-home caves and craving some Vitamin D, there’s finally good news on the Horizon. As countries start their vaccination programmes, destinations like Greece are finally opening up to those vaccinated, COVID-free and those who’ve recovered from the virus…

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Is Soneva’s seaplane the most exclusive ‘airline’ in the skies?

You may have headed to the Maldives recently, in a bid to escape the confines of constant lockdowns and an approaching Northern Hemisphere winter. With Maldives being one of the only destinations that has been open to tourism for many, its quickly shifted from the honeymoon destination of dreams to a must-visit for those just…

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Hot Hotel: Pullman Maldives Maamutaa

The Maldives has just opened its doors to a new resort, taking the all-inclusive concept to an entirely new level. Part of the Accor Group of hotels, Pullman Maldives Maamutaa – situated in the south of the Maldives – is the epitome of hedonist luxury without the exorbitant price tag. We were lucky enough to…

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Hot Hotel: Kempinski Muscat, Oman

Now celebrating it’s one year Anniversary, the Kempinski Hotel in Muscat is one of the hottest opening’s in Oman’s capital city, Muscat. Situated in the prestigious Al Mouj district, just a short drive from the airport, it’s slightly away from the central Muscat area but benefits from a quiet beach, nearby marina and majestic views…

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Hot Hotel: The Shells Resort, Pho Quoc, Vietnam

Pho Quoc is an island often overlooked by tourists when they visit Vietnam – heading for the cities that are so well documented, but is a hidden gem. Offering some much needed rest bite, Pho Quoc is only a short flight from Ho Chi Minh and prides itself on its naturally white beaches which slope…

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Hot Hotel: Park Hyatt Hadahaa, Maldives

Our newest writer to join TheDesignAir, Mel Kirk, über-successful blogger and owner of Tribal Media, has taken a trip that everyone in our office is green with envy of. With deep jealousy, we introduce you to her experience of one of our Hot Hotels, joining our very limited edition of hotels to take notice of…

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