The world’s most inclusive strict Rock in the Caribbean.A development on the Las Vegas strip so large, it has its personal zip code.A villa with a private pool in the middle of the Australian wilderness? The most luxurious new hotel in Disney World? Take your pick. The inspiration is here: from New York to Las Vegas, from Brazil to Australia, here are ten exciting new hotels that have opened in 2009 (or will open in early 2010) that should be on your radar.
The Emerald Shores Hotel is the newest hotel on one of the quieter areas of the beach, though we’re still quite close to the all the things that bring so many people to Daytona Beach each year. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at the level of service and attention-to-detail that has earned our hotel a reputation for excellence.
We think you’ll especially love the extra amenities and comforts that you’ll find here at the Emerald Shores. From the oceanfront pool to the complimentary breakfast to the private balconies overlooking the beach-it all adds up to the perfect vacation at the beach.
Begin your luxury oceanfront vacation at the newest Virginia Beach hotel and resort. Feel the calming ocean breeze dancing on your skin as your tension washes away with each wave that laps the sand. From studio rooms to one, two or three bedroom suites, The Ocean Beach Club at Virginia Beach has something for every family. Private balconies, contemporary tropical décor, and exceptional guest service makes the Ocean Beach Club the hallmark resort of Virginia Beach. We offer the best collection of amenities and services of any oceanfront resort such as beautiful new suites, indoor pool and outdoor kids pool, Tortuga’s Tiki Bar and the much anticipated state-of-the-art fitness center. Treat yourself to a Virginia Beach vacation of a lifetime!
With its graceful plazas and arcaded walkways, this 35-acre retreat so resembles an Andalusian pueblo blanco that you’ll forget you’re in Arizona. To set apart its North American flagship in resort-rich Scottsdale, InterContinental created a $325 million Spanish hideaway made up of four “villages” featuring fountain-filled courtyards, garden terraces, and vistas of Camelback Mountain from the outsize suites. Unexpected flourishes, such as live flamenco music at the Prado restaurant, complete the picture. Doubles from $295.
Looking for your Next Great Caribbean Getaway?We’re betting it may be the Grenadines, a part of the still-unspoiled Windward Islands just west of Barbados, and especially Bequia, one of largest of the archipelago. At Firefly, a four-room oasis on an 18th-century plantation, a martini-shaking bartender arrives by speedboat; the wild beach is practically yours alone; and turndown includes candlelight, Billie Holiday on an iPod, and Italian linens. More hotels are on the horizon in Bequia, but for now, this is the spot for an idyllic, sybaritic fantasy. Doubles from $495, including breakfast.
