Travel News
From a Caribbean cruise by Ritz-carlton to buzzy new hotels in Kyoto—all the news from the world of travel
From a Caribbean cruise by Ritz-carlton to buzzy new hotels in Kyoto— all the news from the world of travel
COME AWAY WITH ME
Whether you’re a light or heavy packer, you’re bound to find the bag of your choice in Diortravel—a new luggage line designed by creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri. From roomy suitcases to petite vanity cases and the covetable Book totes, each piece is available in a camouflage pattern or the Dior Oblique canvas. You can also add a personal stamp through the brand’s ABCDIOR customisation service. dior.com
SHIP SHAPE
Those in search of a sailing adventure steeped in luxury need look no further than the newly launched Ritz-carlton Yacht Collection. The three custom-built vessels each feature 149 opulent suites and amenities typically found on superyachts, such as direct access to the water via a swimming platform. This year marks their inaugural season—the first voyage is in June 2020—and guests can choose from seven to 10-night itineraries exploring Norwegian fjords or Caribbean islands. Should you want one all to yourself, the yachts are available for private charter. ritzcarltonyachtcollection.com
PARADISE FOUND
If you’ve always dreamed of owning a private island, Soneva Fushi’s newest hideaways in the Maldives are for you. A pioneer of barefoot luxury, resort chain Soneva marks its 25th anniversary in 2020 by offering new private residences on its pristine stretch of Baa toll, namely the six-bedroom Villa 43 Sunset Reserve and four-bedroom Villa 38. Both are designed with the brand’s sustainable approach and sold on a renewable leasehold. soneva.com
MAANA HOMES
If you want to live like a local in Kyoto, the starting point is to find a machiya—a traditional Kyoto townhouse. Enter Maana Homes, a startup hospitality brand founded by an interior designer and creative director who wanted to create vacation homes that marry style and substance. Through their thoughtful renovation of these century-old houses in Kyoto, guests can enjoy two soulful spaces, Maana Kyoto and Maana Kamo, the former on a quiet street in a central district and the latter on the bank of the buzzing Kamo River. maanahomes.com