Hot List 2026: Announcing the Best New Hotels, Cruises, and Restaurants
The best openings in travel, from the new hotels we’d plan a trip around to the dining and cruise ships to travel for next.
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The Best New Affordable Luxury Hotels: 2026 Hot List
The most affordable hotels of the past year’s best new openings, selected from our global list of winners.
The Best New Hotels Europe and the UK: 2026 Hot List
The best new hotels in Europe and the UK, from Vienna to Crete.
The Best New Wellness Hotels: 2026 Hot List
The best wellness hotel openings of the past year, selected from our global list of winners.
The Best New Hotels in Mexico and the Caribbean: 2026 Hot List
The best new Caribbean hotel openings of the past year, from the Dominican Republic to Turks and Caicos.
Best New Cruise Ships in the World: 2026 Hot List
This year’s curated collection of the world’s best new cruises.
The Best New Hotels in Africa and the Middle East: 2026 Hot List
The best hotel openings of the past year in Africa and the Middle East, from Tanzania to Dubai.
The Best New Hotels in Latin America: 2026 Hot List
The best hotel openings of the past year in Central and South America, from Peru to Brazil.
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