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44 BAL HARBOUR MAY 2023 SPECIAL EDITION ANGAMA AMBOSELI Kimana, Kenya This 10-room lodge is the second outpost of chic Angama, which started on a clitop overlooking Kenya's Masai Mara; its point of dierence is the décor, which swaps colonial details for a refresh- ingly contemporary, colorful interior, spotlighting the work of local artists. Here in the Kimana Sanctuary, with Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop, guests can expect to see "super tuskers," the extremely rare, endangered elephants protected from poaching on this prop- erty. Opening September 2023. KONA VILLAGE A ROSEWOOD RESORT Big Island, Hawaii If you've ever yearned for your own private Hawaiian hideaway, this 81-acre upscale renovation by Rosewood of the Big Island mainstay may satisfy. Each of the 150 standalone guest thatched-roof bunga- lows has its own private lanai with outdoor shower, and is carefully landscaped for maximum privacy for all guests. It's an extraordi- nary rebirth for the beloved property, which was devastated by a tsunami in 2011. Don't miss the Polynesian cultural center, which aims to better and more respectfully connect guests with the indig- enous traditions of the islands. Opening July 2023. WARREN STREET HOTEL New York, New York L ondon hotelier a nd a r t col lector K it Kemp's t hird foray in Manhat tan after the Crosby and Whitby hotels is fur ther down- town, housed in a custom-built, 11-story site in Tribeca, with hotel rooms and a dozen luxury residences behind its soaring, blue metal and glass-fronted façade. Expect the rooms, each with floor-to-ceil- ing windows and killer views across the Hudson River, to feature interiors that evoke Kemp's signature style (call it billionaire shabby chic.) Watch for this spot to tussle for high-end prominence with the nearby Greenwich Hotel. Opening September 2023. Looking for a new adventure? Might we suggest planning yours around one of these new five-star resorts. From Bhutan to Venice, our new Travel Editor Mark Ellwood rounds up the 10 most buzzed-about properties of 2023. RESERVATION READY Nestled within the Kimana Sanctuary is Angama Amboseli, a 10-room lodge with sweeping views of Mount Kilimanjaro. VIOLINO D'ORO Venice, Italy Arrive at this 32-room palazzo-turned-hotel and pause for a moment to look at the floor: it's seminato, that characteristically Venetian ri on concrete that resembles marble. Few ar tisans know how to reproduce this, but the Maestrelli family hoteliers found and employed the experts to painstakingly restore the seminato. It's a giveaway of the caliber of this hotel, which is just moments from Venice's bustling St. Mark's Square, but will be an art-filled oasis of calm. Opening May 2023. ANDBEYOND PUNAKHA RIVER LODGE Punakha Valley, Bhutan This eight-room proper t y will of fer an even more raref ied rif f on Bhutan's long focus on low-density, high-end tourism, with an eye toward establishing minimal impact as a model for luxur y travel. It's an intriguing foray into Asia for AndBeyond, an operator synonymous with high-end African safaris. There's an impressive t wo-bedroom family villa with its own pool, as well as the River House, an ideal choice for honeymooning couples. This region is known for its rice paddies and chili farms; expect a plush, outdoorsy property with traditionally inspired architecture and the option to explore the area by raft, kayak, mountain bike, or hiking on foot. Opening fall 2023. I M AG E CO U R T E S Y O F A N GA M A

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