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The Rencontres d'Arles · Arles
Les Rencontres d'Arles, Arles, France
“Arles’ annual photography fair starts in July and runs through October, and I’m planning a visit a few weeks post-opening (when the crowds are fewer but the August heat hopefully hasn’t hit yet). This year there will be some special exhibits—I’m particularly eager to see a collection of photographs by Charlotte Gainsbourg at LUMA Arles and an exhibit of images Paul McCartney took during the 1960s. I’ll also be eating well… at Inari, La Chassagnette, Le Relais du Castelet, and Chardon. Also checking out a few newcomers, including ice cream shop Plage Plage and just-opened villa Casa Ideale, a stunning modernist villa from We Are Ona’s Luca Pronzato.” ~@emma
Elemento Atlantico · Comporta
Elemento Atlantico, Comporta, Portugal
“We’ve made it a tradition to visit Comporta as a family every summer. It has everything we need—a low-key, family friendly scene, stunning beaches, amazing food (beachfront seafood spots, yes, but also proper restaurants with exciting perspectives). The hotel scene is a bit tricky—I prefer renting a villa here, or staying nearby in Melides at Vermelho—but it will greatly improve next summer when Na Praia opens. Until then, this summer I’ll be hitting my favorite spots and trying out the new Elemento Atlantico, which took over the Philippe Starck–designed space that formerly housed Caché. It’s set just near the beach, so ideal for a leisurely post-beach meal.” ~@emma
Ytri Island Retreat · Husøya
Ytri, Traena, Norway
“I love Norway. The fjords are so peaceful (Storfjord is my favorite stay), and Oslo is a city that deserves so much more love than it gets. Nice people, great food, a short but tight list of top-notch museums, a downtown area that sits right on the water… it's the best. That said, Norway doesn’t have an abundance of truly noteworthy hotels, which is why I’m really excited about Ytri, a very far flung newcomer in Traena, a remote archipelago that crosses into the Arctic Circle. It looks really special, and worth the (big) effort to get to.” ~@emma
Parcelles · Sherbrooke
Parcelles, Québec, Canada
“Shout-out to AmiGo for helping me uncover this total gem in rural Canada, which is very luckily (for me) a 20-minute drive from my in-laws’ place (or, just over an hour from Montreal, if you’re visiting the city). It’s a quietly esteemed, farm-to-table restaurant in the middle of the countryside. Thank you to @urghleshmeck who sold me with this testimony: “Visiting Parcelles was one of the highlights of my summer. Be ready to book a reservation quickly, but well worth the day trip from Montreal.”” ~@emma
Jeanne · Antibes
Jeanne, Antibes, France
“I’ll be traveling through Antibes in May and while the city is not exactly bursting with cool restaurants, Jeanne is a cool little wine bar run by two sisters. I’ve heard great things and will be stopping by for lunch.” ~@emma
Auberge de Chassignolles · Saint-Étienne
Auberge de Chassignolles, Auvergne, France
“Chassignolles is one of the pioneers in France’s “cozy countryside inns with incredible food and wine” movement and I’m excited to finally try it for a summer lunch. I’m just having a meal this time, but next time I’ll stay the night so I can experience the breakfast situation (think thick slabs of butter, hard boiled eggs, fresh local cheese, an array of jams, and more).” ~@emma
TUAN · Paris
TUAN, Paris, France
“It’s not exactly on my wishlist because I’ve already been many times but this tiny new onigiri shop on the Left Bank is my current lunch fixation and the restaurant I plan to orient my summer diet around. Shout-out to our Paris Local Expert @andydutko for the rec.” ~@emma
Casa Bonavita · Malta
Casa Bonavita, Attard, Malta
“A shoulder season visit here! Top of my wishlist and in the midst of planning. For a kid-free escape with impeccable interiors, and access to all the beautiful coves that Malta is known for.” ~@emma
Château de Cîteaux, Burgundy, France
“I just got back from Burgundy, but I absolutely loved it and I can’t wait to go back when this new Fontenille hotel opens. Fonteille is the group behind some of Europe’s coziest hotels (Domaine de Fontenille, Fontenille Menorca Torre Vella, & more), and I expect this stay in the town of Meursault to be a winner. The perfect base from which to enjoy all that Burgundy offers—a chilled-out vibe, great wine, and 10/10 cuisine.” ~@emma
Tonnara di Scopello · Erice
Tonnaro di Scopello, Sicily, Italy
“Yes, it has been covered/photographed/rented out for weddings (including that of Charli XCX), no it isn’t novel, but it has been on my wishlist for some time now, and I am (finally) in the midst of planning a trip to the a 13th-century tuna fishing port–turned–boutique hotel. Anyone I know who has visited has, unanimously and without pause, used the word ‘magic’ to describe it, so I can’t wait to experience it for myself.” ~@shauna
Heckfield Place · Windsor
Heckfield Place, Hampshire, England
"Again, not new or novel, but I’m headed to Heckfield next week and it has been the luxe countryside destination on my list since moving to London.” ~@shauna
Fowlescombe Farm · Dawlish
Fowlescombe Farm, Devon, England
“A Devon trip this summer feels like a must. Alice Cavanagh featured Fowlescombe Farm in her piece on 5 Foodie Farmstays in Europe, and I saved it immediately. Set on a 450 acre regenerative organic farm, the slow pace and focus on food feels like the perfect setting to post up for a few days and explore the area. Alternatively, if I can wrangle a crowd for a group trip, this house would be a nice bolthole…” ~@shauna
Blue Gate Bakery · Waterbury
Blue Gate Bakery, Sharon, Connecticut, USA
“For me, nothing captures summer quite like a long stay in Sharon, CT at my in-laws’ farm house. It’s my favorite short trip from the city, and it holds a special, forever place in my heart (many have caught on to the draw of Litchfield County since Stissing House opened, and I’m very grateful to have that in rotation). Blue Gate is a place you could easily miss, but shouldn’t. It's part antique shop, part bakery, and their breakfast sandwich on homemade bread with eggs from their farm is heaven. Other musts while in Litchfield County: Stissing House (obviously), Rubiners (for cheese), The Lantern Inn (pizza!), Westerly Canteen (amazing rotating menu for casual, outdoor dining), Montage Antiques (for things too large to bring back to London), Whippoorwill Farm (for meat pickups), and drives to quarries with no addresses for chilly afternoon swims.” ~@shauna
Arkestra · Istanbul
Arkestra, Istanbul, Turkey
"I’m headed to Istanbul for the first time in a couple of weeks, and Arkestra is one of the dining spots topping my list—a fine dining fix in contrast to the many daytime and late night kebabs, I’m sure. Istanbul native Cenk Debensason is blending techniques and flavors in inventive small plates like shrimp stuffed zucchini dolma." ~@shauna
Hetra · Maó
Hetra, Menorca, Spain
“I’m finally making it back to Menorca, and I’m excited to check out many of the new spots that opened since I was last there, including this “treasure store,” full of what looks like a beautiful, thoughtful curation of homeware, design objects, clothes, and more.” ~@hunter
Bar Augustin · Maó
Bar Augustin, Menorca, Spain
“Another place on my Menorca list is this tapas and natural wine bar. It’s right in the port of Mahón, so I will likely check it out after the ferry back from Hauser & Wirth on Illa de Rei, one of my favorite places on the island.” ~@hunter
Plyta · Athens
Plyta, Athens, Greece
“I’m a little flushed to admit that I have yet to visit Greece, so I could not be more thrilled for that to change this summer. We’re spending a few days in Athens before heading to the islands, and with the many, many places I've wishlisted over the years, deciding where to actually go will be the ultimate challenge. Since it’s my first time, I’ll likely hit the classics (I love history, so the Acropolis is a must for me) as well as some new spots, including Plyta, a casual neighborhood neo- taverna.” ~@hunter
Taverna ton Filon · Athens
Taverna ton Filon, Athens, Greece
“Emma just got back from a quick visit to Athens and she really raved about this taverna for excellent, simple Greek cuisine at its best, so obviously it moved to the top of my list. For all other eats, I’ll be referring to her Athens food recap Where to Eat in Athens Right Now.” ~@hunter
SPINA folegandros · Sifnos
Spina, Folegandros, Greece
“Counting down the days until I get to Folegandros and specifically Spina, the deeply personal boutique stay overlooking Ampeli Beach with just a handful of suites and a seasonal osteria.” ~@hunter
O Psaromiligkas · Sifnos
O Psaromiligkas, Folegandros, Greece
“A family-run spot overlooking Agkali Beach on Folegandros, ideal for a classic Greek lunch of fresh fish.” ~@hunter
Katergo Beach · Sifnos
Katergo Beach, Folegandros, Greece
“This beach on the southern tip of Folegandros requires a little hike to access its ultra clear water and wild, secluded landscape. You can take a boat from the port, but where’s the fun in that? There are no beach tavernas or little shops for water and food, which adds to the appeal IMO. I’ll likely visit either early in the morning for a dip and snorkel (before the boats roll in) or later in the afternoon.” ~@hunter
Papalagi seafood · Sifnos
Papalagi Seafood, Folegandros, Greece
“I’ll spend the day at Paralia Agios Nikolaos and enjoy a late lunch at this classic Greek taverna overlooking the beach.” ~@hunter
Vipp Pavilion, Upstate New York, USA
“My grandfather was an incredible architect who studied under Josep Lluís Sert and Walter Gropius, and I grew up with a deep appreciation for liveable sculptural design and the use of light, shapes, and concrete. So when I first saw the Vipp Pavilion, an architectural guesthouse in upstate New York with a geometric form of two ellipses, I immediately thought of Grandaddy. Designed by architectural firm Johnston Marklee as a sculptural object, it is a study of the interaction between light, curves, and nature. A weekend here will change perspective and invite enlightenment.” ~@hunter
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