New Horizons
When borders open, make up for lost time with once-in-a-lifetime experiences at these amazing destinations.
BUAHAN, A BANYAN TREE ESCAPE
Be at one with nature at the new resort by Banyan Tree, hidden in an off-thebeaten-track, untouched part of northern Ubud in Bali. The no-walls, nodoors concept throughout the property and its 16 balés (villas) allow for a unique living experience with minimal barriers between guests and the surrounding nature. Adopting a zero-waste farm-to-table concept, the menu here follows a local sourcing philosophy and heritage techniques – 70 per cent of it is plantbased and sourced within a one-hour drive from the property.
ROSA ALPINA
This Aman Partner Hotel is set in the charming village of San Cassiano in the heart of the Italian Dolomites, a Unesco World Heritage Site. An intimate property with just 52 rooms and suites, a threebedroom penthouse and Chalet Zeno, a spacious private refuge accommodating up to six guests, Rosa Alpina is great for those who want an adventure-filled getaway. During summer, guests can enjoy various retreats featuring extreme mountain sports, rock-climbing and
more. Bespoke self-driving journeys are also available for those who want to further explore the area. The on-site three-michelin-starred
restaurant St. Hubertus offers an experience that takes guests to one of the hotel’s cabins on the Piz Sorega plateau, 2,000m above sea level,
for an unforgettable five-course lunch prepared over an open fire.
ULTIMA CANNES LE GRAND JARDIN
Set to be the only private property on the island of Sainte-marguerite, Ultima Cannes Le Grand Jardin is an ultra-luxe, historic private estate that was previously home to royals such as Louis XIV and the world’s elite. Situated less than 1km off the French Mediterranean coast, Sainte-marguerite is the largest of four islands in the Lérins archipelago and boasts unspoilt beauty. Thanks to its exclusivity, it is only accessible by boat or helicopter, with no cars allowed on the island. Guests will get to stay on the same grounds that once hosted artists and photographers including Picasso and Lee Miller. French avant-garde painter, Francis Picabia, was so mesmerised by the island’s extraordinary flora, fauna and light that he captured its rugged coastline in his painting,
L’île Sainte-marguerite.