Puerto Rico's New $2.5 Billion Resort Community, Psychedelic Retreats And Other Travel News

Puerto Rico approved a $2.5 billion resort community on its southwest coast designed to run independently from the island’s power and water systems. When completed, Esencia will span more than 2,000 acres near Boquerón Bay and combine luxury hospitality brands including Mandarin Oriental, Aman, and Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, alongside residential neighborhoods, a golf course, beach club, school, and medical facilities. The first phase is expected to finish in 2028. Elsewhere in travel news, Emerald Sakara, a 361-foot superyacht launched in 2023, offers an 11-day Mediterranean itinerary departing from Malta with stops in six ports across Sicily. Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Edge List highlights curated luxury travel by hotels, cruises, and trains, while an additional guide warns private jet buyers to research regulations and what’s included before booking.