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The fabulous new hotels, underrated destinations and chic weekend breaks to book for your best year yet, by Suzannah Ramsdale

For most of us born before the Celtic Tiger era, it was far from luxury hotels we were reared. But still, Ashford Castle seems to have always been known by everybody.

We’ve searched the globe for the very best new hotel openings, from an ancient fort restored to its former glory to an inner-city retreat glistening with glamour.

These are the best new nature resorts around the world, from Travel + Leisure's editor-curated 2023 It List.

These are the best new over-the-top luxury hotels, from Travel + Leisure's editor-curated 2023 It List.

The 32nd annual Icehotel has opened for the season in Sweden's frozen far north, here's how to book it