Experience the Luxury of Missing Out Amidst the FIFA World Cup Excitement

The Luxury of Missing Out: Finding Serenity While Others Celebrate

While the FIFA World Cup captivates audiences and fills stadiums this summer, there's a growing movement among discerning travelers who are embracing a different kind of experience—what is being termed the “Luxury of Missing Out.” As described in Virtuoso's 2026 Luxe Report, this trend reflects a notable shift from the frenetic, fear-of-missing-out (FOMO) itineraries that have previously dominated the travel landscape. Instead, travelers are now opting for slower, more intentional experiences that focus on personal connection and the unhurried enjoyment of life.

A Distinct Alternative Amidst the Excitement

Round Hill Hotel & Villas in Montego Bay, Jamaica, serves as a perfect embodiment of this new trend, located just 90 minutes from Miami and nearly three hours from New York City. Despite its proximity to bustling cities and the vibrant energy surrounding the World Cup, the resort offers a tranquil environment that feels worlds away from the fray of crowded fan zones and celebration-filled streets.

Josef Forstmayr, the managing director of Round Hill Hotel & Villas, highlights the growing preference for spacious and thoughtfully curated travel experiences. Travelers are increasingly drawn to destinations that provide a sense of calm and intimacy; places where experiences can unfold naturally and are defined by serenity rather than a schedule. “That sense of ease and discretion has long defined Round Hill,” Forstmayr notes.

Relaxation Redefined at Round Hill

Situated on a private peninsula, the resort immediately envelops guests in a sense of relaxation. Visitors can spend their days by the sea, lounging on shaded verandas, or enjoying the privacy and comfort of the resort's luxurious villas. The experience at Round Hill encourages exploration at one's own pace—whether it’s starting the day with a spirited match of tennis or pickleball, enjoying water sports such as kayaking or sailing, indulging in rejuvenating spa treatments, or simply savoring quiet moments by the pool or in a secluded villa.

This is a stay where guests can relish the luxury of choice, rather than the stress of strict itineraries.

Seamlessly Accessible, Yet Exceptionally Private

Accessing Round Hill is simple; with direct flights available from Miami in just 90 minutes—shorter than the length of a standard match plus halftime—and under three hours from New York, it allows fans to arrive poolside in no time. The transition from city life to coastal paradise is seamless, enhancing the perception of distance that reality often belies. This unique combination of proximity and privacy has attracted a legion of notable guests over the years, from former President John F. Kennedy to music legend Sir Paul McCartney, who appreciate the resort's discretion and home-like ambiance.

Round Hill’s flagship accommodation, the Pineapple House, features oceanfront rooms and suites designed by Ralph Lauren, while the standalone villas showcase a diverse yet timeless Caribbean aesthetic.