Azumi Setoda, Ikuchijima
Azumi Setoda is the first hotel of a new brand inspired by traditional Japanese inns known as
ryokan, says Claire Wrathall in the Financial Times. It is set to open in March on the island of Ikuchijima in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea, in a splendid 19th-century building that was once the home of a powerful shipping family. “The building has been restored and converted to accommodate 18 suites and four duplexes, each with its own garden or balcony, by Kyoto-based Shiro Miura, an expert in
sukiya, a style of architecture dating back to the 16th century that strives to balance the elements.” Rather than focus on luxury, the concepts at the heart of Azumi Setoda are culture, community, arts and food. “Hence the neighbouring
Feel the Maldivian Embrace at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
January 26, 2021
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, a 100-villa resort on the beautiful beaches of the North Malé Atoll opening in Q2 2021, is focusing its attentions on cultural immersion in the Maldives. Every decision in the resort’s design and development has been made by looking at it through a prism of Maldivian island life to ensure guests feel the warmth and generosity of these rich traditions and are able to explore them further through the design, service, dining, landscaping and experiences at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands.
The totality of island life at the resort is closely linked to
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The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands is set to open June 1. Upon arrival at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, guests are greeted by a Maldivian gentleman who will blow the traditional sangu horn, more commonly known as Triton’s Trumpet. This shell signifies an important piece of the ancient Maldivian culture, ceremoniously blown to announce a special arrival or news in the island communities.
Each villa includes an artfully crafted Beru, or drum, which coincides with the evening Bodu Beru, an indigenous form of dance and music with drums made locally from coconut wood on the island and one of the oldest surviving traditions dating back to the 11th century. Additionally, guests of The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands will each have an Aris Meeha, or island butler, a concept inspired by the royal courts of the ancient Maldives. In Dhivehi, the local language, Aris Meeha refers to a person wh
Top 5 New Tropical Resorts Opening in Early 2021
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Pursuitist presents the top 5 new tropical resorts opening in early 2021, curated by Ramsey Qubein.
Basking in the warm sunshine with lapping waves, tropical cocktails, and unending scenery may be the perfect way to truly “get away from it all,” especially when many Americans are looking for a safe way to, well, get away from it all.
These days, outdoor activity, especially at luxury resorts, provide ample privacy and personal space allowing for social distancing and the perfect opportunity to decompress. Like many swanky domestic hotels that opened in 2020, many luxury resorts in far-flung locales around the world were already planning their own debut. While pandemic stressors may have slowed things down, these five paradise destinations are among the many big names that will open their chic doors this year.