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Capella KentingKenting, Taiwan

The year is 2028 and surprisingly, no one cares about who’s leading the medal tally in L.A.

Or if Simone Biles has won another gold. Or if Snoop Dog’s making cameos at equestrian event (hard to believe we know). That’s because the hottest new resort has finally opened in Taiwan and it’s creating a bigger buzz than the inevitable subpar standards of the Olympic Village.

But let’s rewind. Unless you’ve just woken up from a coma or somehow got hold of a time machine, it’s still 2024 and yes, we have to wait four agonising years before we can live it up in one of only 65 spacious rooms at Capella Kenting. But this place looks so cool—like futuristic meets Byron Bay cool—that we’re already counting down the days.

Boasting oceanfront views thanks to its location along the western coastline of Taiwan’s Hengchun Peninsula, this sprawling property has been meticulously designed to be the best damn hotel you’ve ever stayed at. We’re talking world-class architecture. Decor that matches the natural landscape. The largest rooms in all of Taiwan. Private swimming pools. Hot spring facilities. Local cultural immersions. Honestly, we could go on…

…and we’re going to. The resort’s signature wellness program, including lunar phase-specific therapies and restorative experiences, is never more than a deep breath away. And once you’ve healed your soul to the sound of the nearby ocean waves enough to work up an appetite, the resort’s farm-to-table culinary concept will take you on a tastebud-tingling journey.

But you don’t just have to stay at the resort (although we get why you would). Kenting is known for its wild beaches, crystal-clear waters and vibrant nightlife. It’s also an epic surfing spot with water temperatures at a comfortable 22°C-28°C year-round. And it was one of the primary locations for Ang Lee’s Life of Pi, so there’s that.

All we know is the next four years better fly.

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