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Destination News: These Are The Most Beautiful Destinations for Winter 2025

Whether fjords or sandy beaches, Manhattan or Marrakech: here are the most stunning new destinations this winter.

January 15, 2025


Simply spectacular

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The Bolder Star Lodges are the new shining star among Norway's fjords and one of the most beautiful travel destinations for winter 2025. These four spectacular cabins, perched on a cliff in the Lysefjord as if they've always reigned over the view, are a masterpiece. Designed by the renowned architectural firm Snøhetta, the minimalist cabins blend seamlessly into the rugged beauty of the granite mountains. Here, nature isn't just experienced but stylishly celebrated. A retreat that proves luxury doesn't have to be loud to leave a lasting impression.

The Bolder Star Lodges
Ryfylkevegen 259, 4110 Forsand, Norway
+47 973 32 669 - thebolder.no

Seychelles symphony

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Cheval Blanc Seychelles is a tribute to nature: in its 52 villas, which gracefully embrace the Indian Ocean, the islands' lush vegetation merges seamlessly with the simplicity of the design—a masterpiece by Belgian star architect Jean-Michel Gathy, who didn’t just build here but rather embraced the landscape.

Cheval Blanc Seychelles
Anse Intendance, Takamaka, Mahé, Seychelles
+248 43 94 000 - chevalblanc.com

London meets Manhattan

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With its striking blue façade, butterfly-friendly garden terraces, and the eccentric design of Kit Kemp, Warren Street Hotel delivers a fresh dose of British creativity to Lower Manhattan. This hotel is the latest venture by Tim and Kit Kemp—and the first to also feature contributions from their daughters, Minnie and Willow. The legendary hotel pioneers, who founded the Firmdale Hotel Group nearly four decades ago, have already delighted NYC with The Crosby Street Hotel and The Whitby.

The Warren Street Hotel
86 Warren Street, New York, NY 10007, United States
+1 (212) 255 8686- firmdalehotels.com

Creative haven of indulgence

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Among the winter 2025 travel destinations lies a true gem: just a stone's throw from Marrakech, nestled in an olive grove, you'll find Farasha Farmhouse. This 10-room hotel is run by Fred and Rosena Charmoy, who are as much at home in Marrakech's nightlife as they are in the city's creative scene. Meals are served at a large communal table, where Moroccan cuisine takes center stage.

Farasha Farmhouse
Km 30 Route de Fes, Jaidate, Marrakech, Morocco
+212 661-324475
- farashafarmhouse.com

Lofty luxury

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Amid the peaks of Lech am Arlberg, where luxury is as natural as the mountains themselves, Moët & Chandon takes the concept of "elevated indulgence" to new heights: a champagne gondola glides through the air, offering sparkling delights accompanied by delicacies like oysters and beef tartare. Operating daily from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, this flying culinary hotspot whisks up to seven guests into the lofty heights of gourmet pleasure.

Moët & Chandon Champagner Gondel
Skihütte Balmalp, Zug 353, 6764 Lech, Austria
+43 5583 2332 - moet-champagner-gondel.at

New Openings

Ta’Aktana

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Proximity to Komodo National Park—less than an hour by boat—is the resort’s main draw for travelers eager to spot sea turtles, komodo dragons, eagles, and hornbills.

TA'AKTANA, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Labuan Bajo
GVFJ+C68 Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
+62 385-2381888 - marriott.com

Ace Hotel Athens

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With the design studio Ciguë, Ace has transformed a 1970s coastal landmark into a 120-room oasis that blends Greek modernism with the retro charm of Mediterranean seaside resorts.

Ace Hotel Athens
Artemisiou 1, Glifada 166 75, Greece
+30 21 0022 0188 - acehotel.com

Hotel del Mar

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Mallorca's Chocolate Hotel celebrates six decades of Mediterranean charm. To mark the anniversary, a new chapter is being written—quite literally—with a photo book.

Hotel del Mar Gran Meliá
Passeig Illetes, 7, 07181 ses Illetes, Illes Balears, Spain
+4314360179 - melia.com

Read more: Best New Openings 2025: The Hotlist

This article appeared in the Falstaff TRAVEL issue Winter 2024/25.

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