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Architectural Digest US|October 2023
Where to go next? That's always the question top of mind for travel lovers and AD has answers. Our annual hotel awards rounds up the 21 best new destinations around the world. See you there...
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Amaya

HIMACHAL PRADESH, INDIA

Some 35 miles from Chandigarh, this rural getaway (15 suites, chalets, and villas) nestles into 25 acres of unspoiled agricultural land. Architect Bijoy Jain of the award-winning firm Studio Mumbai took cues from the local vernacular, creating low-slung structures of wood, lime, and stone that leave little trace on the earth. From $305/night; theamayalife.com

Banyan Tree AlUla

ALULA, SAUDI ARABIA

Dotting the dunes of Ashar Valley-not far from the archaeological treasures of Hegra-are 47 tented villas. Designed by the Paris-based architects AW², the property riffs on Bedouin traditions and regional craft, with a palette that echoes the hues of surrounding rock formations. From $1,350/night; banyantree.com

Bulgari Hotel Roma 

ROME

The Italian jewelry brand has planted a fabulous flag in its hometown with the unveiling of this 114-room-and-suite hotel, located within a 1930s Rationalist building on Piazza Augusto Imperatore. Interiors by ACPV Architects Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel foreground Italian furniture while gardens by P'Arcnouveau feature more than 4,500 plants. From $2,100/night; bulgarihotels.com/rome

Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, México 

TAMARINDO, MEXICO

Guests at this Pacific paradise will find themselves immersed in contemporary Mexican design-from the architecture (by Víctor Legorreta and Mauricio Rocha) to the decor (by Uribe Krayer and Estudio Esterlina) to the landscape (by Mario Schjetnan). From $1,495/night; fourseasons.com/tamarindo

Grand Hotel Son Net 

MALLORCA

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