The Dandelion Chandelier Luxury Travel Calendar highlights select luxury hotel and resort openings and new travel experiences around the world in August 2018. For the rest of the Luxury Calendar, click here. For our list of the top 10 luxury travel destinations in August, click here.
Everything old is new again: August celebrates several iconic travel greats making a return to their former glory. Eternally Ritz celebrates the elegant history of iconic hotel. Other restorations being unveiled this month? The Hotel Pacai in Vinius, set in the grandeur of a 17th century mansion; the Francis House in Napa Valley; and MacArthur Place.
On the other hand, if you’re looking for something completely new, check out the new Edition in Barcelona and the new Waldorf Astoria in Bangkok. Let’s go!
Located on the coast Montenegro at Luštica Bay with stunning views over the Adriatic Sea is the Chedi Luštica Bay. The hotel is the largest 5 star hotel in the Boka Bay, offering 110 guestrooms, two restaurants and a bar, conference rooms and a business center, along with two pools, spa and a fitness center
Chedi Lustica Bay Montenegro
The Hotel Pacai has opened in Vilnius. Curated by The Design Hotels, this is their first property in the Baltic States. Housed in a magnificent, authentic 17th century mansion, the hotel seamlessly blends sleek contemporary design set against historical grandeur with just over one hundred rooms, two restaurants and a spa that will surely set the new benchmark for the hospitality industry in Lithuania
A cliff top resort on the West coast of Ibiza overlooking the sea, the Seven Pines Resort has opened and offers guests privacy, luxury and beautiful surroundings with whitewashed Ibicenco style accommodations
Located in the “Boating Capital of the World,” TRYP by Wyndham Maritime anchors Ft. Lauderdale’s four star Marina Bay, the city’s premier luxury yacht marina. From furnishings to sophisticated amenities, this stylish hotel embraces the nautical lifestyle and tropical beauty of South Florida. The 150 room, new construction hotel is situated on 25 acres with easy access to boat charters, slip rentals and a cabana lined pool and outdoor dec
The newly released and robust Eternally Ritz overflows with elegant imagery illustrating the Ritz’s esteemed guests and showcasing the impeccable work of designer Thierry W. Despont and architect Didier Beautemps to restore and rejuvenate the iconic Paris hotel while respecting its intrinsic history. Also available in French.
Eternally Ritz by Laure Verchere
After three years of restorations The Francis House returns to its complete former glory this month in Napa Valley. And with only five guest rooms it will provide privacy, comfort and highly personalized service
Located on Maagu Island, a 40 minute seaplane ride away from the Maldives capital of Malé, The Baglioni is a family friendly (kids club included) luxury island resort with 96 garden, beach and over water villas. In addition to sunset fishing expeditions on traditional wooden “Dhoni” boats and a yoga pavilion, guests can partake in world class diving with their PADI five star dive center
The Baglioni Resort, Maldives
Planning a trip to Mykonos? Hitting the shelves this month is Mykonos Muse ($85), which chronicles the culture and society that has defined the island over the past century – from its days as a hideout for such luminaries and elites as Le Corbusier and Antonis Benakis, to its moment as a sanctuary for the gay community, to its predominant party scene – all the while indulging the reader with the ruins and myths hidden there.
Mykonos Muse, published by Assouline
Just blocks from Sonoma Plaza in California wine country, MacArthur Place has reopened after a major renovation. The original Victorian architecture remains, but the complete redesign includes a spa, pool, culinary venues, verdant gardens and expansive outdoor spaces over five acres
The Setai – Sea of Galilee, one of two properties within The Setai Hotels brand portfolio in Israel, is opening 47 new standalone “Kinneret Villas” this month. Each features a private garden and an infinity pool. With the new villas the resort now has a total of 157 villas and suites
Setai Sea of Galilee, En Gev, Israel
Housed within the 60 floor Magnolias Ratchadamri complex is the 171 room Waldorf Astoria Bangkok opening this month. A wealth of amenities include a rooftop restaurant and 2 bars, an indulgent wellness spa and an outdoor infinity pool – Aug 1
Set within a private pine forest in Mystras on the Peloponnese, Euphoria Retreat blends Ancient Greek and Chinese philosophies and medicines to create a unique take on the typical health spa. Treatments draw from the five elements (water, wood, fire, earth and metal) and advanced spa facilities include an infrared sauna and a speleotherapy salt room – Aug 1
Euphoria Retreat, Greece
Banyan Tree Samui, a luxurious 88-villa resort commanding one of Thailand’s most dramatic vistas, is offering a Coconut Immersion package, designed to offer guests an invigorating two hour experience, enhanced by the nurturing qualities of coconut oil and milk.
Banyan Tree Samui
With seven openings scheduled this year around the world The Edition has been hard at work expanding. This month marks the opening of their latest hotel, The Edition Barcelona. Located next to the Barcelona Cathedral and Santa Caterina Market yet just steps away from the beaches, the 100 room hotel features a bit of everything: a restaurant, lobby bar and sky bar, swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness center and nightclub
The Mandarin Oriental on the Las Vegas Strip becomes the Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas this month
Built in 1834, the Victorian style University Arms in Cambridge has been completely transformed by classical architect John Simpson and maximalist interior designer Martin Brudnizki. As well as 192 rooms and suites, there will be Sunday lunches served from the roast-beef trolley in restaurant and bar Parker’s Tavern, inspired by college dining halls.
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