Address: Praia da, 7570-789 Comporta, Portugal
Casa Bonavita, Malta
Malta is one of the key European destinations on our radar for 2026, and it’s thanks in large part to the influx of exciting new hotel openings – something the island has been yearning for for years now. Casa Bonavita is set in Attard, one of its historic ‘Three Villages’ a little outside of Valetta. It’s set in an 18th-century family home that’s taken no less than five years to restore, and has only 17 bedrooms, each designed in a way that’s reflective of the island’s unique Mediterranean charm. Rooms are decorated with antiques, heritage family objects and pottery crafted locally, and bespoke wallpaper lines the walls. For a stay that’s not only steeped in history but that feels like a genuine labour of love, this is the hotel to book. Casa Bonavita is open from May 2026.
Address: 147 Triq San Anton, Attard, ATD, 1285, Malta
Nkasa Linyanti, Nkasa Rupara National Park, Namibia
There aren’t many corners of southern Africa left that feel untapped by the safari industry, but Natural Selection is bringing a new, conservation-forward jewel to Nkasa Rupara National Park, located in Namibia’s panhandle, the Caprivi Strip. Unlike the country’s signature desert and coastal environments, this 74,000-acre wetland is a lush, reed lined labyrinth of seasonal floods, where elephants, hippos, buffalo and over 430 bird species traverse ancient migratory paths. Through Natural Selection’s Conservation, Community and Research fees, guests of Nkasa Linyanti support initiatives such as the BioBoundary Project, which minimizes human-elephant conflict. As with all of Natural Selection’s stylish, perfectly-positioned camps, Nkasa Linyanti sets a stage where adventure, learning and stewardship intertwine.
Singita Elela, Okavango Delta, Botswana
Big safari news: luxury standard-bearer Singita is (finally) entering Botswana. And not just anywhere, but on the plum NH26 Concession, spanning over 400,000 acres of pristine wilderness. Meaning “to flow” in Setswana, Elela is designed as a dynamic reflection of the natural rhythms that define the iconic Okavango Delta: circular, stilted camps immerse guests in flooded grasslands, offering unparalleled wildlife encounters, perhaps even from your bedroom. There are eight camps in total, from intimate one-bedroom retreats to a four-bedroom setup that’s a perfect multigenerational haven.
La Réserve Seychelles, Praslin, Seychelles
This is not your typical tropical all-inclusive. Tucked away on the northeastern corner of Praslin, the second largest island in the Seychelles, this new resort from La Réserve promises to bring its French-tinged take on luxury to this tropical destination. Featuring just six private villas nestled along a secluded white sand beach and immersed in the islands’ remarkable biodiversity, each villa will span approximately 8,000 square feet with four to six bedrooms each, complete with full kitchens, private pools and direct beach access. Guests are treated to a fully staffed, all-inclusive experience with a Maître de Maison orchestrating every detail, private chefs personalising daily menus, and discreet housekeeping that slips in and out essentially unnoticed.
