Many hotels can provide a one-of-a-kind luxury experience, more so if they are newly made.

Taking a break from work is important especially when one feels burnt out. Burnout is a real condition and has been formally recognized by the World Health Organization as a syndrome which depletes the energy which results for the person to feel exhausted and experience chronic workplace stress. It is important to just relax and stay away from work and stress once in a while. Visiting new places and unwinding is a way to forget the stress and reenergize your body. Listed below are the hotels opening this year which promise to give their guests a serene and stress free experience.

8. Raffles London

Raffles London is located at the Old War Office (OWO) and is expected to open at the end of the year. The newly set up hotel in the British capital has Singaporean roots. The hotel has a beautiful Edwardian design with a modern inflection. The OWO building was initially completed in 1906 and was intended to be a 007 territory since the novelist, Ian Fleming, dreamed up James Bond while working as a naval intelligence officer inside the building. Numerous Bond movie scenes have been shot at the said building which will be a hotel at the end of this year. The lowest price for an overnight stay at a Raffles hotel is around $1,400.

7. Nambiti Private Game Reserve

The Nambiti Private Game Reserve is located in South Africa and is four hour drive away from the Johannesburg. It is the home for about fifty species of animals and about ten small safari lodges so the guests will have a great space of privacy in the wild. In the coming spring, they will be offering twelve suites and the management of the luxury safari lodge claims that they have put sustainability at the forefront of all the things they do which will be apparent on the design of the suites. The lowest price for an overnight stay at the Nambiti Private Game Reserve is around $600. The hotel will be a nice getaway from the hustle of everyday life and relax in the wild.

6. Lanserhof Sylt

Lanserhof Sylt is located in Germany and is among the medi-hotels by the German brand Lanserhof. Medi-hotels is the type of hotel which has a strong medical and holistic component which is what the brand Lanserhof is known for. The first and original Lanserhof is located in Tegernsee, south of Munich and is always booked out for numerous months and been repeatedly winning numerous accolades for their wellness programs. Rates at the Lanserhof Sylt start from $7,800 for a one week retreat called Lanserhof Cure Classic which includes some treatments along with the stay. The branch in Sylt will be the third Lanserhof property and is expected to open around May 2022.

5. Six Senses Crans-Montana

Six Senses Crans-Montana is located in Valais, Switzerland and is set to open this year as well. Valais is about two hour train ride from Geneva and would be a perfect getaway for those looking forward to the winter and loves skiing. The hotel strives to make a positive impact on their guests as well as the environment. The materials that were used for the construction of the property were all local and recycled. The lowest price for an overnight stay at the Six Senses Crans-Montana is around $1,200. The hotel offers spa which will run the gamut from the stress busting massages down to the alpine treatments which will heal the guests’ emotional and physical being.

4. Amanpuri New York

Aman Resorts are famous for their stunning atmosphere and their ability to bring peace to their guests while they are on vacation. This is probably the reason why two of their hotels, Phuket’s Amanpuri and Bali’s Amandari, are among the top choices when it comes to serene vacations in Asia. Aman Resorts will finally open their doors to the Westerners as they unfold their New York branch this coming May 2022. The hotel was designed by Architect Jean Michel Gathy who has stunning and iconic designs in his portfolio. The stunning exclusive sanctuary consists of eighty three rooms and about twenty two private residences. The lowest price for an overnight stay at the Amanpuri New York is around $750. The guests will enjoy the dining venues at the hotel, the jazz club and the 25,000 sq ft Aman Spa.

3. Buahan in Bali

Bali is known for their immersive experience in nature as well intensive connections to the local community and Buahan is among the resorts that promise to give their guests inner peace. The resort which is located on Island of the Gods is the set to open this coming summer. The resort was named after the small village just nearby the property and adheres to the no wall and no doors concept. The most affordable private villa to rent at the Buahan in Bali costs around $650.  There will be about sixteen pool villas in the resort however it is not surprising to see just gauzy curtains separating the guests from the outdoors.

2. Jiuzhaigou’s Ritz-Carlton Reserve

The construction of the Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Jiuzhaigou in 2017 and is finally opening its doors to the guests this year. The resort is located 7,550 feet above sea level and bordering the Tibetan Plateau which overlooks the stunning Jiuzhaigou Valley, ancient forest, waterfalls and natural pools. The location is at the Ancient Tibetan villages with grasslands which provide the hotel some beautiful views. It will be opening in the last quarter of 2022 and the management of the Ritz-Carlton The lowest rate for an overnight stay at a Ritz-Carlton Hotel costs around $550. Reserve promises to pay tribute to the region with the resorts’ interiors and architecture.

1. Regent Hotel Phu Quoc

This coming spring, the Regent hotel in Phu Quoc will be opening its doors to the guests who want to relax and just enjoy a wonderful vacation. The hotel opening in Vietnam will be Regent Hotel’s first property built in Southeast Asia since the IHG Hotels & Resorts. The management of Regent plans to rebrand where they will include emphasis on the design of the hotel and curated experiences. The lowest rate for an overnight stay at the Regent Hotel Phu Quoc costs around $370.  The hotel has about three hundred two suites and villas and about six restaurants and bars. The Regent is said to be the most luxurious resort on the island.

Our brains and bodies are not designed to work incessantly, but taking a vacation does not always relieve stress. Instead of unwinding, you may deplete your resources even further! Discover five biggest mistakes in vacation planning that induce stress.

Humans need extended stretches of decompression to escape the daily grind. A vacation is more than an opportunity to recharge our batteries just to drain them afterward. Perceive it as a period when every experience, be it sunbathing or Delta 8 bundle, improves your quality of life in general.

1. Overplanning

Vacation days are limited, so it is natural to want to visit as many sites as possible, but a jam-packed itinerary is a major stressor. Do not fall victim to FOMO and schedule every minute of every day. Trim your itinerary by around 30% or leave at least one day for improvised exploration. Just wander around, drop by local coffee shops or record stores, or read that book you have been trying to finish for months.

2. Skipping Meals

This is a typical consequence of overplanning. If you must schedule visits to attractions, schedule some time for meals, too. In the worst-case scenario, you should have some snacks with you.

3. Being Too Stringent With Itineraries

You do not have to follow your schedule to the letter — be open to spontaneity. Travelers often discover excellent activities and restaurants after asking locals or using Google Maps on a whim. If something interferes with your plans, do not stress out about it. Let things unfold naturally.

4. Checking Your Work Email

As soon as you open your inbox, your brain switches back to work mode. This could derail the whole experience! Make the most of your spare time and unplug. Whatever comes up at work can be dealt with after you return, and your colleagues will call you in case of an emergency. Your vacation time is sacred. If you get an email about a problem that cannot be sold remotely, stress will tarnish the rest of your vacation.

5. Underplanning

Although overplanning is bad, so is failure to plan enough. Our brains get so accustomed to schedules that their absence becomes a stressor. Besides, you can miss out on some great experiences. Draw up a list of the main sites you would like to visit and sprinkle them in throughout your trip. If any of them require booking, do it in advance

Only Booking The Cheapest Options

Bargains can lead to stressful experiences. If you cannot negotiate your budget, do not sacrifice comfortable transit and accommodation for the sake of sumptuous meals.

Set reasonable priorities. A flight with two connections that adds 10 hours to your journey or a dingy hotel with poor reviews will just make you feel awful. Do not book the cheapest options blindly. Make sure the standards will be acceptable.

Temperatures are still chilly throughout much of the Northern Hemisphere, but warmer weather is coming up. If you’re already dreaming of your first summer getaway of the year, this list of the best beach destinations around the world may give you some inspiration.

Tripadvisor recently announced the winners of its annual Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2022. The online travel platform looked at popular vacation spots in a number of categories, including beaches across the globe. Based on the quantity and quality of user reviews, a handful of seaside spots stand above the rest.

Grace Bay Beach in Turks and Caicos comes in at No.1 on Tripadvisor’s list of the world’s best beaches. It boasts more than 7200 reviews, 90 percent of which give the destination a five out of five rating. Pristine white sand and clear blue waters make this location one of the most beloved beaches in the Caribbean.

Next on the list is Varadero Beach in Varadero, Cuba. Australia’s Turquoise Bay and Brazil’s Quarta Praia are the two most popular beaches outside the Caribbean, claiming the third and fourth sports, respectively. There are no American states in the top 10, but Trunk Bay Beach in the U.S. Virgin Islands ranks eighth on the list.

You can view the full list of the best beaches according to Tripadvisor users below. Don’t forget to pack these essential summer products on your next beach trip.

1. Grace Bay Beach // Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos
2. Varadero Beach // Varadero, Cuba
3. Turquoise Bay // Exmouth, Australia
4. Quarta Praia // Morro de Sao Paulo, Brazil
5. Eagle Beach // Oranjestad, Aruba
6. Radhanagar Beach // Havelock Island, India
7. Baia do Sancho // Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
8. Trunk Bay Beach // Virgin Islands National Park, U.S. Virgin Islands
9. Baia dos Golfinhos // Praia da Pipa, Brazil
10. Spiaggia dei Conigli // Lampedusa, Italy