When our team of editors and contributors set off for a year of hopscotching the globe to put together Conde Nast Traveler’s 2020 Hot List, we could never have imagined that by the time we were able to announce our winners, we would be staying home for the foreseeable future. In 24 years of putting together this compendium of the latest and greatest industry openings, we’ve never published it in a year like this. Many on this list have had to, at least temporarily, close their newly opened doors. Even still, we are proud to unveil this selection of 76 hotels and 10 ships and sailings, whittled down from over 400 prospects.

We know that right now you’re probably wondering when you’ll be able to take your next trip. When you do, we encourage you to use these exceptional openings and launches as your guide. Keep reading to find out why we think they’re extraordinary, and see how beautiful these places are in our gallery of hotels and galleries of cruises.

RESORT

Mauna Lani,
Auberge Resorts Collection