People go on holiday for a variety of reasons, to have a relaxing break, to do a particular activity – whether hiking or scuba diving, and to visit new destinations, sometimes it is just about lying on a beach with a good book. Some guests choose to return to the same place year on year, the desired familiarity of going where you know and what you will receive when on holiday can mean that your expectations are met and you can look forward to your next holiday. Whilst there is a lot to be said for the safety and reliability of travelling to a place you know, there is something to be said for exploring new destinations. 

I personally do this each year for a weekend getaway, we visit the same ski chalet with a group of friends and we love this weekend together, however for every other trip I will go on I’ll be searching for a new destination. With so many accessible countries and much to explore it is hard not to dream of traveling to a new destination. 

From boutiques hotels on the Greek islands of Santorini and Mykonos, to new hotels popping up in the Caribbean and Indian Ocean as well as the newly built and renovated chalets in the French Alps, there are many new places to explore. Throughout the world there are consistently more and more properties available for guests to visit. The sheer choice and volume of holiday options can be overwhelming and though it may be an easy option to stick with what you know… we ask you to indulge us in reading about some of our new property recommendations. We have hand picked three new properties where we know the quality and specification exceeds the criteria that our guests have come to know and expect.

Firstly starting with a beach holiday in the Caribbean, the newly rebuilt hotel, the Eden Rock in St Barts. If you haven’t travelled to the Caribbean, it offers a relaxed atmosphere, beautiful views, pristine beaches and is an excellent holiday destination. If you have, St. Barts is certainly one to add to the list. With incredible landscapes, turquoise waters and some newly renovated hotels it is a place to add to your wish-list. When looking to stay here, the Eden Rock, is an exquisite 5* hotel that will once again open its doors to not just the rich and famous but those looking for a chic, relaxed and elegant retreat. Set within the most incredible surroundings on a beautiful island in the Caribbean, it is where dreams are made. An ideal hotel whether you are looking for a romantic and relaxing break or a family holiday, this hotel provides the ideal holiday and will exceed your expectations with friendly staff, excellent service and delectable dining.

For those who are looking to travel closer to home, the island of Santorini offers Greek charm, Aegean waters and spectacular caldera views combined with delicious food and an island that is a pleasure to wander around. Exploring this island, it is like no other and in the summer of 2019 the beautiful and relaxing wellness Hotel Katikies Garden, part of the Katikies Resorts & Club portfolio opened its doors. A converted monastery, it has 40 suites all with private gardens or pools, with excellent restaurant offering fine dining as well as a pool snack bar, this is a place where you can relax, look at the breathtaking views and enjoy the spa.

If you are looking for a different type of holiday, a skiing holiday can be the ideal place to start. Surrounded by beautiful chalets in a picturesque ski resort with snowy mountain views which are perfect for a family Christmas holiday. If you would like to go away with friends, enjoy long lunches on the mountain with delicious French cuisine and sunny terraces with a glass of rosé, the Alps is a wonderful place to visit.

Not only is a ski holiday an active holiday, you can also enjoy spa treatments and relax in the mountains too. For a ski holiday with a difference, the newly built Chalet Tataali is a chalet that certainly offers the wow factor. The chalet offers excellent service and catering, with a pre-departure consultation with your own private chef to create fine dining meals for you whilst on holiday. Chalet Tataali will be somewhere that you will never want to leave. The spa and wellness area within the chalet is incredible and it is an excellent property available for sole use. Ideal for multigenerational holidays, this beautiful seven bedroom property offers a swimming pool, outdoor hot-tub, hammam, sauna and massage treatment room. Additionally you can also slide down to the ground floor, take on the climbing wall, watch a film in the cinema room or spoil yourself in the wine cellar.

These are just three new and improved properties that we have taken on in recent weeks and hopefully in destinations you may not have thought of or travelled too. There are constantly new and exciting properties joining the market. If you are looking for a new destination we have so many on offer, please peruse our destinations page. If you are in search of the best of the best or the combination of the tried and tested, reliable and exquisite properties, get in touch and we can help find the right property to suit you, somewhere new.