A sporting event can be a great reason to revisit a favourite world city, or to finally tick a dream destination off your bucket list.
9 April: NBA Oklahoma City Thunder vs Miami Heat
Where: Miami, Florida
Stay: Faena Hotel Miami Beach in the heart of the arts and entertainment precinct. It was presented the Forbes Travel Guide Five Star award in 2019.
Eat: Forte dei Marmi on Ocean Drive for simple Italian perfection from a two Michelin-starred chef
21–22 April: Red Bull Air Race World Championship
Where: Cannes, France
Stay: Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, favoured by artists and aristocracy
Eat: Astoux et Brun is a bright brasserie serving the best fresh seafood
14 June–15 July: FIFA World Cup
Where: Around Russia, final in Moscow
Stay: The Hotel Baltschug Kempinski’s Red Square Suite has views across central Moscow’s eponymous square, the Kremlin and St Basil’s Cathedral
Eat: Be transported to a bygone era of luxury and Russian tradition at Cafe Pushkin
7–29 July: Tour de France
Where: Around France, finish in Paris
Stay: Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris is a modern masterpiece madeover by Philippe Starck
Eat: Le Jules Verne, 122 metres up the Eiffel Tower
27 August–9 September: US Open tennis
Where: New York, New York
Stay: Splurge on the Four Seasons’ US$55,000-a-night Ty Warner Penthouse. It was presented the Forbes Travel Guide Five Star award in 2019).
Eat: Sample David Chang’s famous flavours at Momofuku Ssam
2 September, Italian Formula 1 Grand Prix
Where: Monza, Italy
Stay: Hotel de la Ville is a charming art and antique-filled palace
Eat: Derby Grill has a terrace for alfresco dining with views of the Villa Reale
Here’s a taste of some of the most exciting hotel openings for 2018.
