A brand new Spanish Kimpton on the Mediterranean, a 4 Seasons ‘White Lotus’ jet and different resort information you missed
February could be the shortest month, however this one was actually jam-packed with resort information.
On the less-than-exciting aspect, Hyatt rolled out its annual resort class modifications. Hyatt, fortunately, nonetheless makes use of an award chart to cost nights booked with factors, however yearly, quite a few motels transfer up or down in class. This 12 months, 118 motels moved up in class whereas solely 33 shifted down.
In an identical vein, a current TPG evaluation additionally discovered that Marriott Bonvoy factors have decreased in worth. However this system nonetheless has loads of unimaginable locations to snag an incredible redemption. You simply may need to be extra versatile or extra artful to get one of the best bang to your buck.
February additionally noticed the launch of TPG’s record of essentially the most thrilling motels opening in 2025. This record, curated by our professional staff of vacationers, consists of family-friendly manufacturers providing free breakfast, the very first W-branded all-inclusive resort and motels as distant as Australia and as near dwelling as Indianapolis.
Between all of that, here is some extra resort information you may need missed within the final 28 days.
4 Seasons desires you to go to all of the motels from ‘The White Lotus’ — on a non-public jet
Now, 4 Seasons is inviting followers of the HBO Max hit present to affix a 20-day itinerary that can embody flights between, and stays at, 4 Seasons Resort Koh Samui in Thailand; San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A 4 Seasons Resort in Sicily; and 4 Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea in Hawaii. Referred to as the World of Wellness 2026, the journey will begin in Singapore and in addition embody stays within the Maldives; Marrakech, Morocco; Nevis within the Caribbean; and Mexico Metropolis, alongside wellness experiences, sipping handcrafted cocktails within the sky and, not like the present, rather a lot much less drama.
When you’re actually interested by what it is like staying on the motels featured on “The White Lotus,” TPG already went to go to these three 4 Seasons areas and put collectively a enjoyable video exhibiting off the motels.
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A ‘Depraved’ takeover in Japan
If you end up defying gravity and flying over to Japan, well-liked Japanese resort model Seibu Prince Inns & Resorts is already gearing up for the ultimate installment of the two-part film adaptation of “Depraved.” From March 1, varied Seibu Prince properties will supply spellbindingly attractive meals, drink and keep experiences, like a “Depraved”-themed afternoon tea, Glinda- and Elphaba-inspired cocktails and, at The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, a Luxurious Assortment Resort, you’ll be able to even e book a room decked out in head-to-toe inexperienced, pink and Oz-worthy glam, all with Marriott Bonvoy factors.
Houston motels get able to rodeo
Whether or not you are all for cowboys using bulls, snacking on meals like a bacon bourbon caramel cheesecake on a stick or simply all the way down to catch live shows starting from Reba to Put up Malone, the Houston Rodeo, happening March 4 to 23, has all of it. It is a wild time — and belief me, I grew up going. It is one thing it’s a must to see to consider.
This 12 months, the still-new Thompson Houston, the place I am making my own residence base once I head to Houston later this month, is launching a collection of rodeo-centric actions, together with a Thursday-night Nation Live performance Sequence ($70; features a cocktail, gentle bites and pool entry), a particular Wrangler’s Whiskey cocktail at Sol 7 and a boot pop-up from Miron Crosby from March 6 by way of 8 between midday and 6 p.m. You can even cease into the Thompson Spa for a brand new Pietro Simone facial or be part of weekly group wellness courses, like yoga, to assist steadiness out all of the fried goodies.
One other resort providing a Houston rodeo package deal is the Resort Granduca. The resort’s Sole of Texas Rodeo Bundle, which begins from $2,500, features a three-bedroom suite, breakfast, rodeo-inspired bites and premium seating for the rodeo and live performance efficiency of the visitor’s alternative.
Lodge Kohler gears up for April’s NFL draft in Inexperienced Bay, Wisconsin
Kohler could also be finest recognized for kitchen taps and bogs, however the firm additionally has some superior motels beneath its belt. And Lodge Kohler, proper by the doorway to legendary Lambeau Subject in Inexperienced Bay, is inviting soccer followers to return rejoice the NFL draft from April 24 to 26.
Within the south car parking zone, snack on Wisconsin brats, macaroni and cheese, and Kohler’s authentic recipe candies, then seize a beer and a seat and benefit from the draft festivities. For one thing extra private, the resort may also supply an all-inclusive VIP expertise that features a non-public space at Taverne within the Sky to catch the reside broadcasts and customizable food-and-drink menus.
Try all of Lodge Kohler’s NFL occasions and provides on-line.
There’s nonetheless time to catch nation music at The St. Regis Aspen Resort
Desert 5 Spot, of New York and Los Angeles fame, alongside The Snow Lodge at The St. Regis Aspen Resort, a pop-up from the parents behind Montauk, New York’s Surf Lodge, have launched a winter music collection that also have three Sunday-night exhibits left to take pleasure in. The live performance collection will see the normally caviar- and Champagne-filled Jade room was a honkey-tonklike surroundings with reside music from Pleasure Oladokun on March 2, Lily Meola on March 9 and Drake Milligan on March 16.
Different actions taking place at the side of The Snow Lodge embody dinners with reside music and an out of doors apres-ski music collection.
A brand new Kimpton simply opened in Marbella, Spain
Within the Nineteen Sixties, Los Monteros set the usual for Spanish hospitality. At this time, the storied resort has been revived and introduced again to life because the Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella, a 195-room IHG resort simply ft from the Mediterranean Sea. The resort incorporates a Mediterranean-inspired pool bar, a rooftop bar with numerous actions, a Mediterranean-style restaurant, a Maison Codage spa and even a Dolce & Gabbana seashore membership.
Charges begin round $355 or 62,000 IHG One Rewards factors per night time.
Final probability to catch Virgin Inns New York Metropolis’s ‘Again 2 the Video Retailer!’ expertise
Virgin Inns New York, a well-liked resort within the NoMad neighborhood, is kicking again Y2K fashion with a restaurant-and-bar expertise that harkens again to the times when on-demand meant demanding your mother to drive you to the video retailer to hire a VHS. The “Again 2 the Video Retailer!” expertise begins from $19.72 and features a 90-minute reservation and one throwback cocktail named after hits like “Males in Black” and “Titanic” (rose syrup-infused, clearly). There’s additionally a brunch choice on the weekends with menu gadgets like Blockbuster Buttermilk Pancakes, the Little Rascal Gem salad and, my favourite to say, the Hakuna Matata Frittata.
Simply seize your tickets quick, as this expertise runs by way of March 8.
Oberoi launches its first new property in 7 years
For these venturing to India this 12 months, luxurious model Oberoi will debut its first opening in seven years — and this one is especially particular.
The Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife Resort, Bandhavgarh will open in March in a area recognized for its important density of tigers. The resort, with its 19 luxurious tents (assume: non-public gardens and floating decks), is only a stone’s throw from Bandhavgarh Nationwide Park and Tiger Reserve, the place friends can take day or nighttime jungle safaris led by professional naturalists earlier than settling in for a meal at The Bush Kitchen, which provides sweeping views of a glimmering lake and the jungle past.
Charges at The Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife Resort, Bandhavgarh will begin round $465 per night time.
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