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Always believing that ultra-luxury should be personal, Every One&Only Resort is designed
soulful and deeply connected to place, the vision of as a love letter to its destination, from the
wild jungles of Rwanda and the azure
One&Only Resorts is not to be the biggest, but to be the waters of the Maldives, to the Cycladic
most distinctive, crafting one-of-a-kind resorts that light of Greece and the desert skyline
celebrate the character, culture and natural beauty of of Dubai. What unites them is a shared
their surroundings. Mark Kirby, President of the company, purpose, to create experiences that move
people, shaped by genuine care and an
offers more on this ethos in our one-on-one interview. unwavering dedication to excellence.
Today One&Only Resorts operate 13 extraordinary destinations
across the globe, from Europe and the Middle East to Africa, the
Indian Ocean and the Americas. Each is singular in personality and
spirit, yet unmistakably One&Only. Alongside their resorts, their
Private Homes portfolio continues to grow, with villas available to
rent or purchase in Mauritius, Mexico, Montenegro, Greece and
soon, the US, redefining what it means to ‘live One&Only’.
The recent Greek openings have been transformative for the brand.
One&Only Aesthesis, opened in November 2023 on the Athenian Riviera,
marked the company’s return to Europe, whilst just months later, in
May 2024, they unveiled One&Only Kéa Island, a secluded sanctuary
perched above a protected cove in the Cyclades. Together, they form a
quintessential One&Only journey through the country, two distinct
expressions of Mediterranean soul, connected by sea, spirit and story.
“The next chapter for One&Only is one of thoughtful expansion,
guided not by volume, but by vision,” explains Mark Kirby, President
of One&Only Resorts. “Every new resort we create must feel essential,
born from a deep connection to its place and purpose.”
6 This month, they will unveil One&Only Moolight Basin in Big Sky,
Montana, their first resort in the US and their first alpine destination.
More than a new opening, it is the evolution of the brand spirit into
1. O&O Portonovi, Mentenegro 2. O&O One Za Abeel, Dubai, UAE 3. O&O an entirely new environment. Moonlight Basin brings together the raw
Moonlight Basin Resort , Big Sky, Montana, US 4. O&O Villa Rumija, Novi, beauty of nature and the refined artistry of design, offering guests a new
Montenegro 5. O&O Royal Mirage, Dubai, UAE 6. Lions Head Penthouse, way to experience mountain living through their lens of soulful luxury.
Cape Town, South Africa
“From there, we will continue our journey across the Americas
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