This season brings a wave of new hotel openings that blend local character with world-class comfort, and that’ll definitely make your travel wishlist longer (sorry, not sorry). Wildlife seekers can stay in vaulted thatch-roof villas along the Zambezi River with a private safari guide, while wellness enthusiasts can retreat to a newly restored spa landmark in Germany’s storied town of Baden-Baden. Check out our top picks for new hotels.

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