5 New Hotels

LESANTE CAPE RESORT & VILLAS

Zakynthos, Greece

Lesante Cape Resort & Villas is a place where tradition is revered — an elegant resort that pays homage to Zakynthian culture, from architecture to cuisine. It’s a village within a village, namely the seaside hamlet of Akrotiri; the hotel has its own taverna, shops, church, café, and central square.

BLIND TIGER ASHEVILLE

Asheville, North Carolina

A beautifully restored 19th-century Queen Anne–style house is now Blind Tiger Asheville, a stylish 14-room guest house that makes a point of blending in to the local community. Each room, in fact, comes with a letter from a different Asheville resident full of suggestions about things to do and see in town.

BARRACUDA HOTEL & VILLAS

Itacaré, Brazil

There aren’t many high-end hotels in the far-flung surfers’ enclave of Itacaré, Brazil. Offering a sophisticated alternative to the region’s traditional inns is Barracuda Hotel & Villas, set on a palm tree-framed clifftop, its wide infinity pool and wooden terraces open to the sea, sky, and jungle.

KAPPA SENSES UBUD

Ubud, Indonesia

Tucked away amid scenic rice paddies on the outskirts of town, Kappa Senses is both literally and figuratively immersed in Balinese culture. The resort delivers unabashed luxury while embracing an eco-friendly philosophy, including a strict recycling program, solar paneling, and a vast organic garden and farm.

CASA9 ZOCALO

Mexico City, Mexico

Casa9 Zocalo is a new boutique hotel located in one of Mexico City’s oldest houses, which itself stands on the grounds of an older ceremonial temple. The property has undergone a transformation, as a team of architects, blacksmiths, stonemasons, and carpenters has restored the house’s colonial grandeur.