Alila Koggala, Sri Lanka: Hugging Koggala Lake, in southern Sri Lanka, the hotel is located about a five-minute walk from Ahangama Beach.

Alila SCBD, Jakarta: A design-savvy addition to the Jakarta skyline, Alila SCBD sits in the heart of the city's business district, neighboring the Indonesia Stock Exchange.

IRAPH SUI, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Okinawa: Snorkeling, island hopping, pristine beaches, fresh seafood ... There's no shortage of reasons to visit Okinawa. And, by the end of 2018, there will be one more calling card: IRAPH SUI, a Luxury Collection Hotel.

IRAPH SUI, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Okinawa: Awash in soothing shades of whites and blues, the resort will open on an elevated headland, along the sandy coast of Irabu Island -- about a 50-minute flight from Naha Airport or three hours from Tokyo.

Capella Ubud, Bali: Originally scheduled to open in 2017, Capella Ubud will finally debut this year along Ubud's Wos River. Surrounded by rainforests and rice terraces, the tented camp recalls bygone days of European exploration.

AVANI Sunset Coast Samui Resort & Villas, Thailand: Come September, AVANI will unveil a pretty new property on the southwest coast -- far removed from the main tourist drags on the opposite side of the island. Sitting along Pang Kha Bay, the 58-room hotel will include 19 villas -- all with private pools and awash in soft white interiors.