Travel

7 stunning island hotels opening around the world in 2023

Island vacations have staying power, as proven by the sustained demand over the past three years. But in 2023 these trips are getting major upgrades in the form of new hotels and notable reopenings in some of the world’s most beloved tropical locales.

Island luxury this year is all about getting deeper in the water – literally and figuratively. Pictured: 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay opened in Hawaii on 15 February

From Zen-focused beach getaways in remote corners of Greece and Hawaii to resorts with their own teeming coral reefs in the Seychelles to suites that neighbour sea lion dens off the coast of Australia, island luxury this year is all about getting deeper in the water – literally and figuratively. Whether it’s through wildlife conservation or activities and design choices that honour cultural legacy, each one aims for an experience that’s a level up from ...