Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand representing more than 700 hotels, resorts, and residences across 80 countries, is pleased to welcome 13 new member hotels to its global portfolio between September 1 and December 31, 2021. Ranging from an Iberian-influenced oasis in Miami Beach to a hidden lakeside retreat in the country of Georgia, these additions to the brand portfolio offer a host of exciting travel ideas for adventures in 2022 and beyond. With travelers increasingly eager to re-connect with inspiring cultures and landscapes near and far, each of these new member properties deliver authentic, one-of-a-kind guest experiences that embody the spirit of independent travel and help create long-cherished, shared memories, with highlights including:
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