While many special new hotels opened in 2012, these 12 stood out to us.
Boucan is located on the Radot Estate, the one-of-a-kind chocolate plantation maintained by British chocolatier Hotel Chocolat.
It is refined, contemporary travel at its best on one of the Caribbeans most breathtaking islands.
A visit to Tierra Patagonia is to explore both the pampering of the senses and the excitement of exploration.
Amongst these is a masterfully-restored luxury hotel which opened to the public in 2012 theCasa Gangotena.
Its hedonism at its best in the distant Indian Ocean.
This high-design hotel is the work of architect Marcio Kogan, a long-time favorite here at TheCoolist.
Guests to theCrusoe Island Eco Lodgelive under similar circumstances, but with much more comforting amenities.
It is a refined and progressive hotel, perhaps the most progressive of this calendar year.
Its distinctive, but not pretentious, designer-yet-accessible and ultimately a comfortable place to stay in LA.
