Dorado Beach – A Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Puerto Rico officially re-opened this month, unveiling itself as more spectacular than ever. Partnering with musical artist and philanthropist, Lin-Manuel Miranda, the hotel aims to preserve the culture of Puerto Rico by strengthening and sustaining the local arts community. Ten dollars from each booked room will be donated to Miranda’s Flamboyan Arts Fund, supporting theatre, visual arts, dance, youth arts, literature and music.

Each of the 114 beachfront rooms are set in a welcome addition of over 300,000 new plants, creating a sensory experience of the tropical kind. In addition to the revitalised Spa Botanico – now featuring new treatments and a spa-cuisine concept – the hotel has refreshed the dinner menu at Encanto Beach Club Bar & Grill, and will debut an Omakase & Ceviche bar located in Positivo Sandbar, right on the sand.

Located a world away from Puerto Rico, and after a period of extensive enhancements, the Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Muscat, Oman has reopened as an iconic symbol of Omani culture and hospitality.

Nestled between the Sea of Oman and the Al Hajar mountain range, the hotel has refurbished its rooms and suites, reimagining the needs of families and single travellers alike, combining state of the art technology with décor inspired by Omani culture and heritage.

The hotel also unveils a new Ritz Kids program with an outdoor Family Aqua Land complete with zip line, a traditional Omani boat, and a dedicated pool, as well as a Beach Day Pass for day visitors.