A new museum in Egypt; a rewilding of the Scottish Highlands; a new train through Laos and so much good food to explore: 2023 is shaping up to be a bumper year .
A bathroom at Zannier Hotels Sonop.
Photograph by Zannier Hotels
Best for design
Ten luxury tents all linked by a series of decks, wooden stilts and steps, and tucked into a heap of granite boulders make the new Zannier Hotels Sonop one of the most architecturally impressive in the country. Climbing the stairs is somewhat of a workout, but the rewards are plentiful, from the heated infinity pool and outdoor cinema to the mud-walled spa. The canvas rooms are 1920s-style sanctuaries, with four-poster beds and rolltop baths, but the real star is the cocktail lounge, which is kitted out with antiques, a vintage pool table and a stargazing deck perfect for relaxing after a day on horseback or e-bike.