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Opening in spring, Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra debuts in Mallorca, Balearic Islands, uniting chefs Nobu Matsuhisa and Dani García in Calvià near Puerto Portals, Spain, with dining across Matsuhisa, Leña, Jacinta, Leppoc, Garden Bar, Sobretaula and Aubara, guided by Sergio De La Plata and Duarte Correia, delivering Mandarin Oriental’s Mediterranean luxury vision, featuring coves, suites, spa rituals welcoming global travellers this season worldwide today together

MBM Chalets introduces its new MBM Experiences Collection in February 2026, pairing fully private Alpine residences with guided wellness, family and high-mountain adventures across Switzerland and France. Built on co-founder Matthew Burnford’s decades of expertise in safety and planning, the programme allows guests to explore the Alps with complete privacy, personal attention and the comfort of a seamless home base

Lunar New Year at Raffles London at The OWO brings an elegant city escape, pairing refined stays with festive dining and an exclusive shopping experience with Selfridges. Guests enjoy generous rooms, warm service and memorable moments in one of London’s most historic addresses

In the heart of Abu Dhabi’s 5 star hospitality scene stands the grand Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental. Join us as we explore a palace where room keys are shaped like gold coins, in a property larger than Buckingham, adorned with gold leaf and housing 11 premium restaurants. Discover what it’s truly like to stay where royalty has walked before

Four Seasons Resort Langkawi has announced new spa experiences at The Geo Spa, shaped by the island’s extraordinary geological history and natural environment. Led by Heriberto “Beto” Pena, Director of Spa at Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, the refreshed menu blends ancestral healing traditions with contemporary bodywork, offering guests a deeply considered approach to wellbeing that reflects the rhythms of Langkawi itself

Twenty minutes from Abu Dhabi’s city centre, where Venetian-inspired architecture meets Arabian hospitality, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal unfolds across 57 acres of manicured gardens and shimmering pools. With the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque providing a spectacular backdrop, this 506-room property delivers exceptional service, accomplished dining across eight restaurants, and one of the emirate’s most impressive outdoor pools. We discovered a resort that balances palatial grandeur with genuine warmth, offering families and couples alike a refined sanctuary where attention to detail elevates every moment of the stay