This bewitching island chain is best known for Bali but there are lots more holidays besides, from lively Jakarta to end-of-the-earth escapes in Raja Ampat
From historically renovated structures dating back to the 12th, 18th, and 19th centuries in Italy, Spain, and Montenegro to modern architectural masterpieces in Greece and Indonesia, the newest members of Design Hotels share a common goal: to honor and preserve their surrounding landscapes and cultures. Each of the following eight properties reflect this ethos through distinctly contemporary lenses, creating unique destinations that foster individual experiences as well as intimate feelings of community.
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Tucked away on a hillside along the south coast of Lombok, Indonesia, Somewhere Lombok is an unspoiled retreat conceived, designed, and run by sisters Valia and Claire Gontard. Communal areas open to unparalleled views of Are Guling Bay, a world-renowned surf spot, and 20 standalone villas feature mini plunge pools overlooking the lush greenery of the valley and village below. Everything from the building materials to the décor is regionally sourced and produced, with the Gontard sisters overarching ethos being that of creating a sustainable and responsible destination for modern travelers.
In 2023, Design Hotels celebrates its 30th anniversary, and with it, we want to bring a sense of unabashed joy to travel again. To inspire bright-eyed wonder, we’ve selected a list of destinations for travelers to dream about, with a crop of new hotels that create the ideal environs for such dreams to become realities. These beautiful, forward-looking spaces have inspiring missions and strong local connections that encourage the discovery of the surrounding cultures, communities, and landscapes.