The AmiGo Edit 25: guest edited by Charlotte Forsyth

I’m dreaming of island hopping through Greece this summer. I think the idea of having bad cell reception, little WiFi, and an island without cars is a dream many of us have in the modern world. As the co-founder of my business, there is constant work, and I find myself craving a complete break from the pressures of city life more than ever. On my wishlist for summer is Pagostas Guest House in Patmos, Melisses in Andros, and Skinopi Lodge in Milos. I would also love to live my best A Bigger Splash life at Parco Dei Sesi, a charming hotel on the Italian island of Pantelleria.

Winter is a perfect time to hibernate, consider your plans for the year (including travel, of course), and eat lots of seasonal produce. We have short winter days in the UK, and while this can be a little depressing, it also gives me the space to enjoy being home, reading books, and appreciating the slowness before things pick back up. In my current state of semi-hibernation, you’ll find me constantly in a zip-up from extreme cashmere, my favorite knitwear brand. The quality is incredible. I also love their belt tops, which can be worn in multiple different ways. This new version with sequins is particularly gorgeous. I also like to spend extra time on my skin during the dry winter months, and REOME’s Active Recovery Broth is a game changer. It really soaks into your skin. Try it out: use code 20REOME for 20% off all REOME products, valid until February 21.

I just watched Conclave and the visuals were perfect—I kept pausing and rewinding to drink it all in! The film is set in Vatican City, so watching it led to me daydreaming about days in Rome eating outside, shopping for pajamas and shirts at Schostal, and watching the millions of starlings that migrate through the city every winter. I spent my favorite New Year’s Day ever at Da Enzo al 29 eating cacio e pepe and ricotta and honey. Italy is just the most inspiring place for me, so I try to go every year. This year I am hoping to go back to Puglia, Milan, Positano, and Rome. In the meantime, I’ll be channeling Italy at my favorite London Italian restaurants: Dalla, Brutto, and Leo’s.

I’m so excited to go to India this year, possibly in May before it gets unbearably hot (for this redhead, anyways). We are in the very early stages of planning but we want to start in Jaipur, the ‘Pink City’, where I have wanted to visit since I was a teenager! We’re planning to stay at Anopura, a serene stay on the outskirts of the city. I’ve been passionately browsing Sam Youkilis’ recs, as he was just there and has the best taste. After India, we’re hoping to fly to Malaysia and ride on the Eastern & Oriental Express.

I loved visiting Adelboden in Switzerland and staying at the newly opened The Brecon late last year. The interiors were considered and comfortable, the beds huge and cosy, and the food was delicious and abundant. We did a massive hike on the first day and then returned for afternoon tea. Then we watched films and napped. It felt like a true escape, which is hard to achieve nowadays!

On the front end of our trip, we spent a day in Zurich. I hadn’t visited since I was in University, when I found it too expensive on a student budget. While it is definitely still expensive, there are some really special spots. One of these spots is Kronenhalle, a stunning bar and restaurant that I’d call the Colombe d’Or of Switzerland. It has lights by Diego Giacometti and artworks by Joan Miró, Pablo Picasso, and Paul Klee. Pavillon Le Corbusier is another memorable visit, located a 20-minute walk from Kronenhalle. Visit them both for the perfect day in Zurich.