Where there’s investment, there’s growth, opportunity and exciting new worlds to discover. Which is why new buildings and architecture can be a good indicator of trending markets and destinations to base yourself near, when looking for luxury vacation rentals.
In 2021 and in the coming months ahead, there’s a number of exciting new openings across the world. Here’s some of our favourite finds, which combine rather well with a vacation.

Italy is certainly enjoying its moment in the limelight. In European circles it has managed to win both the iconic Eurovision content (coming to Turin in 2022) and the highly competitive European Football championships, making it rather unpopular in other parts of the continent! Nonetheless, this has given the country a much needed boost and renewed interest in it as a cultural destination. To add to this, the iconic Belmond in Portofino has just undergone a mega renovation, setting a new standard in Italian glamour. It’s worth a visit, when staying in your luxury villa rental nearby.

Between Squid Game, BTS and the rise of K-pop, we can fully expect to see South Korea slide into the mainstream in the coming months. To add to this, it has been nominated by Lonely Planet as one of the trending destinations of the year. Seoul, its largest cultural hub, is the place to visit. Its booming skyline of skyscrapers includes the recent Parc 1 Tower and The Fairmont Ambassador, although luxury villa rentals are still the way to go when visiting. With the newly opened Lionsgate Entertainment hub and forthcoming Paramount Theme Park (potentially pushed back to 2025), there’s a real buzz about South Korea right now.

As one of the top vacation destinations, and with stunning year-round weather, Miami has its fair share of tall buildings, architectural feats and designer Miami villas to its name. But this is a city that never stands still, with a host of new towers opening all the time. This includes the anticipated Aston Martin Residence, 534ft Miami World Tower and eco design of Eighty Seven Park, adding a new dimension to the city skyline. Then there’s the soccer. With an ambitious plan, David Beckham has brought a new energy to the city, with the emergence of Inter Miami CF at the DRV PNK Stadium. He was also one of the many celebrities to attend the recent opening of the Goodtime Hotel – a great place for enjoying a cocktail, Miami style.

Visiting Mykonos is like stepping inside an influencer’s perfectly curated Instagram page. The Greek island of the moment is also home to new bars, restaurants and clubs popping up all over town. This includes the arrival of Farma House – a delightfully designed open-air club, and numerous stone-cave luxury Mykonos villas emerging along its clifftops. One of the newest of these is Villa Julia, a generously sized two-bedroom property complete with jacuzzi and infinity pool, look no further for your next stay.

Full of big building energy, Saudi Arabia is competing with its middle eastern neighbours, as one of the architecturally astonishing places on the map. Any day now, King Abdullah Financial District Metro Station will be completed – not only adding transport convenience, but aesthetic beauty to the city with its sleek modern design. Plus, there’s a number of internationally renowned restaurants opening up too, including Nammos and the beautifully designed Amzionico, making this an all-round trending destination.