New 2024 Hotel Openings & Offerings

From the Smoky Mountains to Antigua, there are exciting new hotel openings on the 2024 horizon.

Let’s take a look at the best of the best regarding what’s new in the world of hospitality, dining, and cruising.

Rocky Waters Motor Inn – a newly transformed luxury retreat hidden away in the calming outdoors of Appalachia within proximity to Gatlinburg’s town center happenings – will welcome guests to uncover brand-new personalized accommodations in early 2024. Located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, Rocky Waters Motor Inn will pay tribute to its history-enriched roots while offering a refreshed experience through 36 cabin-inspired rooms (some with working fireplaces), each offering a peaceful riverside oasis, as well as a brand-new restaurant, Heirloom Room.

The Nantucket Resort Collection‘s Veranda House is preparing for a triumphant return in 2024 to join its sister bed and breakfast inns (Chapman House, Sherburne Inn, and Regatta Inn), all of which offer unique and charming accommodations in Old Town Nantucket. New memories will be created in the new year once Veranda’s doors reopen and as the property works closely with the town, neighbors, and members of the community to rebuild.

Antigua’s Blue Waters Resort & Spa– a family-owned resort nestled away in its very own private bay- is excited to share newly enhanced offerings specially crafted for guests to celebrate romance, experience refreshed amenities, and indulge in tasteful experiences with the Caribbean’s finest cuisine. New offerings include the opening of The Reef, a new tiki-style restaurant & bar where guests are invited to enjoy drinks and lunch on the terrace by the beautiful sea, or indulge in one of the property’s ultimate packages for couples, including the Sunset Champagne Package, where couples can spend an evening sipping champagne while enjoying the dreamy views of the picturesque Antigua sunset, and experience an authentic spa treatment.

•  The Wild Goose Tavern at Chatham Wayside Inn is conveniently situated in Chatham’s vibrant downtown area and will welcome guests to enjoy its newly renovated dining experience in 2024. Guests of both Wayside Inn and sister property Greyfinch Chatham Inn will be able to enjoy locally sourced seafood and fresh ingredients and a dining experience tailored to various appetites and diets, as well as monthly festive Taco Tuesdays and live entertainment on the lawn.

World travelers can set sail with Azamara – the small-ship cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences and Extended Destination Days, offering 10 or more hours in port – on Azamara Onward’s first-ever World Cruise, setting sail from Fort Lauderdale on January 5, 2024, for a 155-night journey to visit over 40 countries across six continents to see the Seven Wonders of the World. Guests will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in once-in-a-lifetime experiences and south out destinations, including the Great Barrier Reef, the Galapagos Islands, the Black Sea, and so much more.