Global Travel Highlights 2025: Plan a Luxury Escape
As 2025 enters its final months, luxury travelers are seeking destinations that blend culture, wellness, adventure, and world-class hospitality. From Sri Lanka’s southern coast to Iceland’s icy frontiers, new properties, experiences, and international events are inviting exploration. Our Global Travel Highlights 2025 something for every type of traveler—whether you’re drawn to secluded retreats, alpine escapes, natural wonders, or major sporting spectacles.
Sri Lanka: Uga Prāva Debuts on Tangalle’s Coast
Perched on the pristine shores of Tangalle, Uga Prāva is the newest addition to Sri Lanka’s boutique luxury scene. The seven-suite property opened in July 2025, designed with minimalist elegance inspired by the surrounding coral reefs. Guests can unwind at a private beach, indulge in locally sourced dining, and restore balance with ocean-inspired wellness rituals. Adventure abounds with surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, and cultural excursions, while families and couples alike can choose from suites tailored for privacy or space. Uga Prāva joins the acclaimed Uga portfolio, offering seamless itineraries across Sri Lanka’s tea trails, national parks, and heritage towns.
More at ugaresorts.com/prava
Italy: Alpine Glamping at Eirl Dolomites Retreat Sappada
In the Carnic Alps, Eirl Dolomites Retreat Sappada offers a new expression of slow luxury. Spread across 30,000 square meters, this eco-conscious retreat combines alpine blockbau architecture with sustainable energy practices. Guests can choose from chalets, glamping suites, and cozy lodges, many with saunas or whirlpool tubs. The heart of the property, the Alp Stube, serves local cuisine and hosts weekly cheese and wine tastings. Seasonal experiences range from snowshoe hikes and torch-lit winter walks to summer excursions in historic villages and yoga on the riverbank. A wellness center with a panoramic rooftop solarium is set to open in 2026, reinforcing Eirl’s role as a sanctuary of relaxation and authenticity in the Dolomites.
Details at eirldolomites.com
United States: Secret Season at Lake Mead and Lake Mohave
Just outside Las Vegas, autumn reveals one of the desert’s best-kept secrets. Lake Mead Mohave Adventures invites visitors to enjoy the “Secret Season,” when cooler temperatures, smaller crowds, and clear night skies transform the lakes into serene escapes. Promotions this fall include up to 30% off lodging and boat rentals, making it a rare value season for houseboat trips, flotels, and motels. Guests can kayak, fish, or explore by pontoon during the day, then gaze at star-filled skies at night. With multiple marinas and customizable experiences, Lake Mead and Lake Mohave offer both adventure and tranquility in Southern Nevada.
Plan your visit at guestservices.com
Iceland: Explore the Azure Ice Cave at Sólheimajökull
Adventure travelers now have the chance to explore one of Iceland’s rare natural wonders: the newly accessible Azure Ice Cave at Sólheimajökull Glacier. Open from September 2025 through April 2026, this vivid blue formation is reached on a guided hike across the glacier, complete with crampons, helmets, and expert safety briefings. The 4-kilometer trek reveals aquamarine ice walls shaped by meltwater and time, making it an unforgettable—and fleeting—experience. Small groups ensure personal attention, while proximity to Reykjavík makes it an easy addition to any Icelandic itinerary. With Arctic Adventures, travelers can safely witness the glacier’s constant transformation and step inside nature’s temporary masterpiece.
Tours available at adventures.is
Hong Kong: Cyclothon Returns November 30
Cycling takes center stage in Hong Kong as the Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon returns on November 30, 2025. The city’s largest annual cycling event combines professional races, mass-participation rides, and a festival atmosphere. Highlights include the 50km route through four tunnels and three bridges, and a new 32km ride debuting the World University Trophy. Competitive races expand with demanding new courses that showcase the skyline, bridges, and cultural landmarks. At West Kowloon, the Cyclothon Carnival adds live music, food, and interactive sports for visitors of all ages. With participants from around the globe, the event underscores Hong Kong’s growing role as a hub for world-class sports tourism.
More at discoverhongkong.com
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From remote retreats to global sporting spectacles, these Global Travel Highlights 2025 reveal the richness of experiences awaiting luxury travelers this year.
For more inspiration, explore our Accommodations Bucket List and plan your next luxury escape.
