(CNN) — The coming year is looking to be a promising one for travel, with restrictions disappearing in many countries, new flight routes launching, and the hotel industry bringing its A game after two years of uncertainty.
From next-level luxury escapes in Dubai, Mozambique and the Maldives to hip urban hideaways in Paris, Sydney and Palm Springs, this year’s exciting array of new hotels has something for every traveler (and budget!).
We’ve handpicked 20 incredible hotels with openings in 2022 and 2023 for you to stay at — or dream of — in the new year.
Starting rates are included where available.
andBeyond Punakha River Lodge, Bhutan
Punakha River Lodge will be andBeyond’s first lodge in Asia.
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Known for its beautiful African safaris, the luxury travel company andBeyond will be launching its first lodge in Asia with the opening of Punakha River Lodge in Bhutan in September 2023.
The lodge will feature just six safari-style tented suites, plus two villas with private plunge pools and hot tubs (depending on the season). With its spectacular location on the banks of the Mo Chhu River deep in the Punakha Valley, each suite boasts stunning 360-degree views over the surrounding Eastern Himalayas.
Other diversions include nature hikes, temple visits, paddy field lunches and traditional Bhutanese hot stone baths.
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa, Maldives
Beach villas and overwater villas house guests at luxurious Emerald Faarufushi.
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
Situated on a lush tropical island on a glittering turquoise lagoon in the Raa Atoll, Emerald Faarufushi is the literal definition of paradise. Here, guests can choose from 38 castaway-chic beach villas, or 42 equally luxe overwater villas, perched on stilts above the ocean, each with its own private plunge pool.
There’s also a sprawling spa, a dive center, one of the biggest kids’ clubs in the Maldives and five restaurants (which you’ll enjoy even more knowing the resort is all-inclusive). Emerald Faarufushi, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, opened in October 2022.
Rates start from $1,378 all-inclusive.
Hoshino Resort KAI Yufuin, Japan
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