2025: A Milestone Year for Celebrated Experiences
2026 is already shaping up to be a landmark year at Celebrated Experiences, and we’re thrilled to share what’s ahead.
From iconic 5-star hotels to charming, design-forward 4-star gems, our Collection continues to grow thoughtfully across inspiring destinations. This year, we’re expanding into places that truly excite us and we know will excite you and your clients, including the French Alps, Sardinia, Kenmare, Pitlochry, Wales, and an exciting new destination in the British Isles: Guernsey. With our Alpine footprint growing, this also opens the door to journeys that seamlessly connect France and Switzerland.
Every property within the Celebrated Collection is inspected annually, and your trust remains at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our inspections and your invaluable feedback, we’ve also made the thoughtful decision to part ways with a small number of hotels that no longer meet Celebrated standards. This ensures our Collection continues to reflect excellence without compromise.
One of our proudest milestones heading into 2026 is the continued growth of our Celebrated France Collection. From legendary Palace Hotels to delightful four-star boutique properties, our France portfolio has expanded well beyond its original footprint. In addition to Paris and Provence, we now span into the French Alps, Corsica, Champagne, and the Loire Valley – giving advisors even more flexibility to craft diverse, multi-region journeys.
Our newest 2025 Celebrated Hotel partners –Villa La Coste Provence, La Fantaisie Paris, and Le Cinq Codet Paris are already much loved by Celebrated Guests.
Now let’s take a look at the new Celebrated Hotels for 2026!
France
Paris (Île-de-France) – La Fantaisie Paris, Hôtel de Berri, Le Metropolitan, Le Dokhan’s, Grand Hôtel Champs-Elysées, Le Cinq Codet Paris, Sofitel Paris Arc de Triomphe, La Réserve Paris Apartments, Highstay Paris Apartments
Paris Region – Versailles – Les Lumières Versailles
French Riviera – Chateau Eza, Como Le Beauvallon, Hôtel Lily of the Valley & Villas, Juliana Hotel Cannes, Les Vergers de Saint-Paul.
Provence – Baumanière Les Baux de Provence, Capelongue a Beaumier Hotel & Spa, Château de Fonscolombe Provence, La Bastide du Mourre, The Family House Baumanière, Villa La Coste and Auberge La Coste.
Bordeaux – Yndo Apartment Cap Ferret, Yndo Cabane Cap Ferret, Château Troplong Mondot, The Keys of Troplong Mondot, La Maison d’Estournel.
The French Alps – Alpes Hôtel du Pralong, Alpaga a Beaumier Hotel & Spa, Hotel Alpaga Chalets.
Brittany – Saint-Briac – Hotel Le Nessay Saint-Briac
Champagne – Épernay – Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa
Corsica – Calvi – La Signoria Hotel & Villas
Loire Valley – Fleur de Loire, Château Louise de La Vallière
Lyon – Villa Maïa Lyon
Normandy – Château d’Audrieu Normandy
Italy
Tuscany – Borgo Pignano
Sardinia – Cala Cuncheddi, Palazzo Doglio & Forte Village
Lake Como – Casa Du Lac
Courmayeur – Grand Hotel Courmayeur Mont Blanc
Positano – Torre Sponda
Matera – Palazzo Gattini
Florence – Palazzo Ottaviani
Milan – Sina The Gray
Lake Garda – Boutique Hotel Villa Sostaga
Puglia – Vista Ostuni & Ostuni A Mare
UK
England
London – The Chelsea Townhouse & Miiro Templeton Garden
Ireland
Kenmare – Park Hotel Kenmare
Scotland
Glasgow – Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort
Pitlochry – Knockendarroch Hotel
Wales
Pembrokeshire – Grove of Narberth
Gwynedd – Penmaenuchaf Hotel
🌟New Destinations
Guernsey
St Peter Port
Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Switzerland
Lake Lugano
Hotel Splendide Royal Lugano
Alongside our Celebrated Hotels, our Guided Experiences Collection has continued to grow across all destinations, building on what resonated most strongly in 2025.
2025 Greatest Hits: Experiences Clients Loved
Some experiences stood out as firm favorites last year, and continue to inspire new itineraries:
Early Access to Iconic Landmarks
British Museum, National Gallery London, Tate Modern, Kensington Palace & Tower of London, the Louvre in Paris, the Vatican in Rome, Trinity College Dublin, and Edinburgh Castle
Signature Experiences Across Europe
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Scotland: Highland Safari & Private Tour of Glamis Castle
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France: St-Germain Food Tour
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England: Speedboat Adventure on the River Thames
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Ireland: Traditional Irish Sheep Farm Experience
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Italy: Amalfi Coast Exploration with a Limoncello Experience
The view keeps changing, and it keeps getting better.