Discover what's new for 2009, from designer hotels and celebrity endorsed golf courses to modern museums and record-breaking snow domes.
Museums
Art Institute of Chicago Modern Wing, Chicago, May 2009
Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Renzo Piano, the Modern Wing will provide a new home for the museum's collection of 20th- and 21st-century art. Nearly a decade in the making, the new wing will increase the size of the Art Institute by a third, making it the second largest art museum in the United States. The building will house the museum's world-renowned collections of modern European painting and sculpture, contemporary art, architecture and design, and photography.
Magritte Museum, Brussels, June 2009
Dedicated to the life work of surrealist painter Rene Magritte, the new Magritte Museum opens on 2 June and is located on the Place Royale. The museum will hold 200 works, the largest collection of Magritte paintings in the world, plus photographs and drawings by the artist.
Attractions
SeaWorld Manta, Florida, USA,
summer 2009
The Manta Ray ride is a face-down coaster, the first to be built in Florida and will give the riders the sensation of swooping and gliding like a ray.
Al Ruwaya golf course, Dubai, September 2009
The Al Ruwaya golf course in Dubailand will be Tiger Woods' first foray into designing a golf course and will provide a unique experience aimed at all levels of play. The luxurious development will also feature a golf academy, club house, Boutique Hotel and a selection of villas.
Falcon City of Wonders, Dubai, late 2009
Falcon City of Wonders is an ambitious tourist attraction shaped like a falcon and featuring life-size replicas of the Seven Wonders of the World and many other iconic modern structures such as the Eiffel Tower.
Sunny Mountain Snow Dome, Dubai, late 2009
Dubai's second Snow Dome will be the largest free standing see-through dome structure in the world. The Snow Dome will include a rotating ski deck, mountain run, training area, snow play area, toboggan run, ice-skating rink, ice-skating adventure area and a flying theatre featuring a virtual flight over the Antarctic.
Hotels
W Hotel Santiago, Chile, April 2009
Set against a panoramic backdrop of the snow-capped Andes and marvellous sunsets, the W Hotel in Santiago will offer an urban retreat away from the bustle of the city's skyscrapers,
Hotel Missoni, Edinburgh, May 2009
Fashion label Missoni has collaborated with the Rezidor Hotel Group to create a new wave of stylish hotels. The first hotel from the team will open in Edinburgh, with another planned to open in Kuwait later in the summer. Hotels are due to be built in 10 locations over the next five years, each with its own distinctive look inspired by its surroundings.
Juvet Landscape Hotel, Norway, June 2009
To be opened by the Queen of Norway in the summer, the Juvet Landscape Hotel offers an up-close-and-personal stay with Mother Nature. A mixture of traditional farmhouses and sleek boxes on stilts will offer unique views of the craggy Norwegian landscape. Guests can explore the Norwegian wilds through a variety of activities from skiing to white-water rafting.
The Armani Hotel, Dubai, September 2009
Upon completion the Armani Hotel Dubai, will form part of the Burj Dubai development, which is set to be the tallest residential and commercial tower in the world. The hotel will be situated in the main tower and will offer 160 guestrooms and suites, a luxury spa, a private member's club, two gourmet restaurants and a nightclub - all in luxurious Armani style.
Spas
Jabulani Spa, Machaca Hill eco-retreat, Belize, March 2009
This boutique spa in the heart of the Belize rainforest is situated in the remote and private Laughing Falcon Reserve. The spa's signature treatments will use produce from the retreat's organic garden and visitors can stay at one of the 12 treehouse suites.
Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa, Australia, September 2009
Located adjacent to the Blue Mountains Heritage Area, the Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa will be a conservation-based resort bordered by two national parks. Spread out across the foothills of the towering sandstone cliffs will sit 40 free-standing suites, each with its own deck and private swimming pool. The luxurious spa will offer a range of treatments developed from natural products.
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