5 New Motels in Locations Open for Journey

More and more travel destinations have reopened their borders to US travelers. From Caribbean islands to European locations, these places are welcoming tourists again. After more than a year without a visit, customers wishing to vacation in one of these destinations can choose from a range of new hotels.

La Esperanza Granada, Spain
With Spain reopened to US-vaccinated travelers on June 7, Americans can stay at the newly opened La Esperanza Granada in Andalusia, a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. The estate is set in 12 hectares of orchards and courtyards inspired by the Alhambra on a hill just 30 minutes from Granada. The retreat combines Andalusian style with the elegance of a stately hacienda and offers eight guest suites furnished with authentic art and antiques. The tranquil gardens include a pool, infinity hot tub, yoga pavilion, and helipad. Guests can take advantage of a range of on-site activities, including paella master classes, mixology sessions, flamenco lessons, and personalized wellness treatments.

Photo: La Esperanza Granada.

Hilton Cancun, an all inclusive resort, Mexico
The Hilton Cancun, an all-inclusive resort, sits on 100 acres of Mayan coastline less than 20 miles south of Cancun’s popular hotel zone and north of the Riviera Maya. Mexico is a popular destination for Americans who want to get away without traveling too far from home. The beach resort will feature 715 panoramic guest rooms, 12 dining experiences and oceanfront pools. The resort will be available for reservations starting November 7th.

Photo: Hilton Cancun.

Angsana Corfu Resort & Spa, Greece
Fully vaccinated Americans have been allowed to visit Greece without restrictions since mid-May. The Banyan Tree Group opens its first flagship hotel in Europe, the Angsana Corfu Resort & Spa. On an idyllic property on a hill in the bay of Akra Punta in Corfu, near the village of Benitses, the new luxury resort presents itself with a collection of 159 modern guest rooms, suites and 37 pool villas with 1 to 4 bedrooms. Each pool villa is intended to convey the feeling of an authentic and private Corfu house with outdoor pavilions, terracotta roofs and private pools. There are a total of 10 dining options, including four typical restaurants and seven bars with outdoor terraces overlooking a panorama with far-reaching sea views and the landscape of Corfu.

Photo: Angsana Corfu.

Hilton Tahiti Resort
The islands of Tahiti – including Bora Bora, Moorea, and Tahiti themselves – will reopen to tourists from May 1st. The 200-room Hilton Tahiti Resort is slated to open this fall in the Tahitian capital, Pape’ete. The Hilton Tahiti Resort is located on the waterfront, minutes from the Pape’ete International Airport and the Pape’ete Ferry Terminal with links to Moorea Island. The Hilton Tahiti Resort will feature 170 guest rooms and 30 suites that add a Polynesian feel with a modern twist. The hotel offers spa treatments, a fitness center, and the largest outdoor pool in French Polynesia with views of Moorea Island and six private cabanas.

Photo: Hilton Tahiti.

The Morgan Resort & Spa, St. Maarten
St. Maarten is open to American travelers. Starting July 1, US and Canadian travelers must have a PCR test on a nasopharynx swab within 72 hours of departure. Alternatively, travelers can take an antigen test within 48 hours of departure. The Sint Maarten government has introduced compulsory COVID-19 insurance for all travelers. The recently opened Morgan Resort & Spa is a five-star luxury boutique hotel on the Dutch side of the island. 124 state-of-the-art guest rooms and suites have private exterior entrances and balconies or terraces and are decorated with chic, modern furniture and nautical-inspired accents and works of art. The Salt Restaurant + Bar serves French-Caribbean cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A beach-style infinity pool overlooking the Caribbean Sea, with a waterfall, slide, grotto cave, underwater music system, and the M Pool Bar, a swim-up bar with a blackjack table.

Photo: The Morgan Resort.