Enjoy some much-needed time to unwind in 2025 with a selection of holidays designed for relaxation and rejuvenation. Savour the delights of a virtual chef at Dreams Sapphire Resort & Spa in Cancun or visit the untouched Caribbean haven of South Caicos, where quiet, pristine beaches wait for you.
ME BY MELIA
Cool cultural hotels set to open in Lisbon and Malta
Two new city hotels from ME by Meliá are hotly anticipated to become cultural hubs in 2025. ME Lisbon and ME Malta in opened in late 2024, and each hotel will celebrate the unique personality and people of its city, attracting a local crowd with workshops, arts-focused programmes and dynamic architecture. These cool, social hotel hang-outs will open close to Lisbon’s Avenida da Liberdade and in Malta’s buzzy seaside town of St Julian’s.
SECRETS ST. LUCIA RESORT & SPA
Adults-only resort set to shake up Saint Lucia’s hotel scene
Get away from it all in 2025
Opened early this year, Secrets St. Lucia Resort & Spa will be the island’s largest adults-only all-inclusive. Part of Hyatt Inclusive Collection's upmarket and popular Secrets brand, the resort will line a long stretch of white sand close to cosmopolitan Rodney Bay in Saint Lucia’s lively north. Stand-out features are set to include a world-class spa, plus top-notch dining at five à la carte restaurants, and a buffet, creperie, grill and a café.
DREAMS SAPPHIRE RESORT & SPA
Discover a virtual chef at one of Cancun’s best resorts
Dreams Sapphire Resort & Spa in Cancun has undergone a significant renovation. Its new Preferred Club Indigo section takes indulgence to another level, offering beachfront suites and incredible two-storey villas. With a private rooftop sky bar, Sushi Bar and Seaside Grill for exclusive use by Preferred Club Indigo guests, upgrading is a surefire way to make the most of your time in Mexico.
BARBADOS TOURIST BOARD
Rally Barbados celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2025
Rally Barbados takes place every May on the island’s closed public roads, making the most of Barbados’ tropical scenery. While not new, it’s growing bigger every year and celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2025. Its ‘shakedown' event, King of the Hill, determines the running order of this 20-stage tarmac race, which involves international crews (including the UK). The event sees Barbados come alive during a shoulder-season period when tourist numbers are fewer.
PRINCESS CRUISES
Star Princess will feature a shapeshifting glass Dome
Epic destinations and exclusive treats
Princess Cruises’ new Star Princess ship will join the fleet in October 2025. The newest arrival will feature a glass-enclosed Dome – an arena that shapeshifts to each new production – a light-filled Piazza, and the exclusive new Sanctuary Collection, a series of stunning suites with added perks. Sanctuary Collection guests can enjoy an exclusive gourmet restaurant, lounge and access to the spa-like Sanctuary Club.
ALMARE
A charming island in Mexico welcomes a new hotel
A new address has recently opened on the tiny paradise island of Isla Mujeres in Mexico. Almare, a Luxury Collection Adult All-Inclusive Resort, is a 30-minute ferry or boat ride away from the buzz of Cancun on the mainland. Yet there is a distinctly different vibe: wild jungle surroundings, small-island charm and a commitment to environmental protection.
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