{"id":314895,"date":"2024-11-29T17:02:40","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T16:02:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/?p=314895"},"modified":"2024-11-29T17:03:45","modified_gmt":"2024-11-29T16:03:45","slug":"travel-news-november-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2024\/11\/29\/travel-news-november-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel news: this month (November 2024) in luxury travel"},"content":{"rendered":"

Friday\u00a0newsletters<\/a>\u00a0always feature travel\u00a0contests<\/a>,\u00a0tips<\/a>, or\u00a0news<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Today:\u00a0<\/strong>November 2024<\/strong>\u00a0luxury travel news<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Every last Friday of the month, you can read my news round-up of what\u2019s happening in the world of luxury travel and aviation. In this issue:<\/p>\n

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  1. Cheval Blanc Seychelles opens its doors this weekend<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Four Seasons New York reopens following complete overhaul<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. The St Regis Longboat Key Resort, Florida, is now open<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. St Regis opens its 60th property, The St Regis on the Bund, Shanghai<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Emirates officially unveils its first Airbus A350 aircraft<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Turkish Airlines revamps its Business Class amenity kit concept<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Iberia launches world’s first Airbus A321XLR<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Raffles celebrates the opening of the Raffles at Galaxy Macau, China<\/a><\/li>\n
  9. Belmond unveils the Britannic Explorer luxury sleeper train<\/a><\/li>\n
  10. Oberoi Hotels & Resorts announces a luxury hotel in London\u2019s Mayfair<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. <\/strong>Cheval Blanc Seychelles open its doors this weekend<\/h5>\n

    This weekend, Louis Vuitton Mo\u00ebt Hennessy (LVHM) will officially open its Cheval Blanc Seychelles Resort<\/a>, the sixth property to join the Cheval Blanc brand. The new hotel is located on the southwestern coast of Mah\u00e9 Island on Anse Intendance, one of the world’s most beautiful beaches. The resort features 52 villas, each with a private swimming pool. Cheval Blanc Seychelles is designed to feel like a \u2018home\u2019 by famed architect Jean-Michel Gathy and pays homage to its natural surroundings and creole traditions.\u00a0 The resort\u2019s five culinary options include Mizumi, an Asian restaurant set on a lake; Italian eatery Vivamento, which faces the pool; and Mediterranean beach club Sula. Guests will also find two of Cheval Blanc\u2019s signature concepts: French gastronomic restaurant Le 1947 and \u201ccosmopolitan\u201d venue Le White. Guests are able to access a collection of Guerlain wellbeing rituals at the Spa Cheval Blanc, where facilities include a pool, fitness room, surf simulator and two tennis and padel courts. With Le Carrousel, an expansive play space for children, families and younger guests can discover the flora and fauna of the Seychelles with outdoor activities, a water park and interactive installations. Cheval Blanc Seychelles marks the brand\u2019s sixth property, joining Cheval Blanc Courchevel, Cheval Blanc Randheli, Cheval Blanc St-Barth, Cheval Blanc St-Tropez and Cheval Blanc Paris.<\/p>\n

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    2. Four Seasons New York reopens following complete overhaul<\/strong><\/h5>\n

    Four Seasons Hotel New York<\/a>, IM Pei\u2019s majestic Art Deco masterpiece in Midtown Manhattan, has reopened its doors. A landmark in the city, the hotel occupies one of its most enviable addresses at 57 East 57th Street between Madison and Park Avenues, just steps from Central Park, Fifth Avenue, and Rockefeller Plaza. Central to architect IM Pei\u2019s vision is the grand lobby with its dramatic 33 ft (10 m) glass ceiling and honey-toned marble floors and columns enhanced with sculptural florals. With its two lively dining outlets upstairs and open to the grand lobby on either side, it\u2019s a see-and-be-seen space full of energy. <\/b>Offering some of the city\u2019s most expansive\u00a0luxury rooms and suites, the residential-style accommodations are bathed in light, with views of Central Park, the Manhattan skyline and beyond. Newly refined in-room beverage bars now feature carefully chosen drinks and bites from nearby purveyors as well as interesting selections from further afield, including premium coffees from Italy\u2019s Lavazza brand. The hotel\u2019s extensive 24-hour in-room dining menus have also been revamped with an increased focus on top quality ingredients and touches of luxury, such as the new signature breakfast with caviar and creme fraiche, and Dom P\u00e9rignon. In the spa-like bathrooms, Four Seasons Hotel New York introduces luxurious amenities by acclaimed Spanish skincare brand Natura Biss\u00e9. \u00a0Many suites also have outdoor terraces large enough to dine under the stars, a rarity in the city. Crowning the Hotel is the lavish\u00a0Ty Warner Penthouse\u00a0on the 52nd floor, an architectural and artistic\u00a0tour de force<\/i>\u00a0renowned for its bespoke design, four terraces, and 360 degree views of New York City, beautifully crafted finishes and globally-sourced features and amenities. The rate for this one-of-a-kind accommodation is USD 80,000 per night.<\/p>\n

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    3. The St Regis Longboat Key Resort, Florida, is now open<\/strong><\/h5>\n

    Nestled on Sarasota’s barrier island, The St Regis Longboat Key Resort<\/a> spans 18 acres of pristine white sand beachfront. Dotted with soaring palms and lush planting, the leafy central courtyard, known as \u201cThe Pools,\u201d features an array of swimming pools, luxury loungers and personal cabanas offering tranquility and privacy. The area includes a family-friendly Resort Pool, a jacuzzi and a Winding River, while the adults-only Serenity Pool provides a relaxing retreat with a cascading waterfall. Additionally, guests can enjoy the personalized services of a dedicated Pool Butler, a first for the brand, who will dive in to assist with guests\u2019 every need both in and out of the water. The resort\u2019s architecture and interiors by HBA Miami and Dutch East Design blend seamlessly with the natural beauty of the Gulf Coast. Guests can enjoy 168 rooms and 26 suites with breathtaking ocean views, a luxurious rainfall shower, a freestanding bathtub, a spacious walk-in close and signature St. Regis Butler Service in every room. A new vibrant destination on Longboat Key, The St Regis Longboat Key Resort offers an exceptional culinary journey across seven distinct dining venues. At the heart of this experience is CW Prime,<\/strong> the resort\u2019s signature steakhouse, where guests can indulge in expertly prepared classics, including premium aged beef and fresh seafood, grilled on the Josper grill with theatrical tableside preparations. \u00a0The hotel spa boasts 14 treatment rooms and a hydrothermal area, including a Finnish sauna, a eucalyptus steam room, a snow shower, vitality waters, a cold plunge, and sensorial showers. In partnership with La Mer, the spa offers guests the ultimate indulgence, namely the Genaissance de La Mer Facial \u2014 a luxurious 90-minute treatment that targets all visible signs of aging through expert massage and stimulating drainage techniques.<\/p>\n

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    4. St Regis opens its 60th property, the St Regis on the Bund, Shanghai<\/strong><\/h5>\n

    Unveiled as the brand\u2019s 60th<\/sup> property globally and the second in Shanghai, The St Regis on the Bund, Shanghai<\/a> marks a significant milestone that underscores the distinct legacy of one of the world\u2019s most storied luxury brands. Poised along the storied Bund, the hotel offers unrivaled vistas of the Huangpu River and the Pudong skyline. Set amidst one of the city\u2019s most historic quarters, the hotel serves as a gateway to Shanghai\u2019s most distinguished landmarks, including Yu Garden, Nanjing Road Walkway, Oriental Pearl Tower, and Shanghai Museum.\u00a0Inspired by the rich culture and identity of Shanghai, the hotel’s exterior is a refined collaborative design between Norman Foster and Heatherwick Studio. Inside, the hotel\u2019s design blends the opulence of Art Deco, emblematic of 1920s Shanghai, with intricate Su embroidery and delicate magnolia motifs, enveloping guests in a narrative of artistic elegance and cultural refinement. The hotel houses 72 original artworks by renowned artists, including\u00a0Legend of Shanghai<\/em>\u00a0by Ma Tianyu and\u00a0Splendid Orient<\/em> by Shi Qi, which are gracefully displayed throughout. The St Regis on the Bund, Shanghai presents 192 exquisitely appointed guest rooms, including 13 suites, each offering residential-style accommodations with sweeping views of the Huangpu River and the historic Bund area. Each guest room is designed with the guests\u2019 comfort in mind and complemented by thoughtful touches throughout, serving as a space where guests can relax and admire the Shanghai-inspired design details featured across the room. Guests will also enjoy the St. Regis Butler Service, a signature offering that provides each guest with personalized and anticipatory attention. The hotel offers culinary journeys through its four distinct venues and also features an on-site spa.<\/p>\n

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    5. Emirates officially unveils its first Airbus A350 aircraft<\/strong><\/h5>\n

    Emirates<\/a> has officially unveiled the very first Airbus A350-900 to join its fleet at an exclusive event showcase in Dubai. The Emirates A350 features three spacious cabin classes, accommodating 312 passengers in 32 Business Class lie-flat seats, 21 Premium Economy seats and 259 generously pitched Economy Class seats. The 32 luxurious leather \u2018S Lounge’ Business Class seats are inspired by the Mercedes S Class for an exceptional travel experience. The A350 aircraft will feature brand new additions of wireless charging on the side cocktail table in Business Class, and in-seat lighting controls with 5 streams of light. The 1-2-1 seat configuration in the A350 Business Class ensures a very private, exclusive experience where customers can enjoy the latest iteration of the Emirates Experience<\/i>\u00a0including lie-flat seats, 4k\u00a0ice<\/i> screen, multiple sockets and charging ports including a wireless port, minibar, improved storage, inflight shopping and an abundance of multi award-winning food and beverages served with world class Emirates hospitality. The A350 will feature the latest sophisticated design by Emirates, including key motifs like the illuminated Ghaf Tree \u2013 the symbolic tree of the UAE, and the signature bronze and gold of the Emirates brand, combined with crisp cream leather and elegant wood grain for a soothing and sleek neutral palette.\u00a0 The Emirates A350 is the first new aircraft type to join Emirates\u2019 fleet since 2008. The airline plans to make its first scheduled commercial A350 flight to Edinburgh on 3 January 2025. In the months to follow, customers can look forward to experiencing the Emirates A350 in existing GCC points like Bahrain, Muscat and Kuwait, Lyon and Bologna in Europe, and Colombo, Mumbai and Ahmedabad in West Asia in addition to new travel opportunities that are up to 15 hours from Dubai\u2013 to be announced in 2025.<\/p>\n

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    6. Turkish Airlines revamps its Business Class amenity kit concept<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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    Turkish Airlines<\/a>, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, has introduced its Business Class passengers to a new amenity kit collection designed in collaboration with Lanvin. This special Business Class amenity kit collection, consisting of five pieces, is designed with a focus on sustainability, blending modern luxury with elegance. Each bag, inspired by Lanvin\u2019s most iconic designs, is carefully crafted to be reusable and versatile for various purposes. The bags feature limited-edition Lanvin cosmetic products and meticulously selected contents to turn the journey of Turkish Airlines guests into a unique experience. The sets include a Hand & Body Lotion and a Lip Balm enriched with Cocoa Seed Oil, Shea Oil, Olive Shell Oil, and Coconut Oil to provide optimal hydration during flights. Business Class amenity kit collection offers bags in brown, black, tan and cream options. Additionally, a wallet-style black and brown bag is provided on international Business Class flights lasting between five and eight hours. All products within the kits are designed with sustainability in mind. The eye mask and socks are made from recycled materials, reducing the use of natural resources while maintaining comfort and style. The earplugs are packaged in paper to minimize single-use plastics, and the toothbrush is crafted from bamboo. The Lanvin collection reflects Turkish Airlines\u2019 commitment to travel comfort and promotes reuse in line with the zero-waste principle.<\/p>\n