Essential Escapes

Cooler summer destinations are firmly on our radar.

Places where the air feels fresher, the landscapes more varied, and the days are spent out exploring rather than moving between sunbeds.

From the Dolomites to the Soča Valley, these are the kinds of trips that offer something a little different. Walking, swimming in alpine lakes, and a pace that naturally shifts with where you are.

It’s not about avoiding the summer, just approaching it differently.

If you’re looking for something beyond the usual beach escape, we’ve shared a few of our favourite options on the blog.

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Lujo Hotel Bodrum is one we often suggest when you want everything in one place, but not all in one setting.

Set across a series of small bays, it naturally breaks itself up.

Different beach clubs, restaurants, and quieter corners to move between throughout the day.

There’s a focus on art and design here that gives it a slightly different feel, without overcomplicating things.

An easy option for a few days in the sun, with enough variety to keep it interesting.

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We know a thing or two about spas.

The Retreat at Blue Lagoon is one we still come back to.

Set within a lava field, with water that flows between warm, milky-blue pools and more private spaces, it feels entirely separate from everything else.

The spa itself is exceptional. A series of chambers, steam rooms, and open-air lagoons that you move through slowly.

Genuinely one of the best we’ve ever sunk into.

If you’re looking for somewhere to spend a few nights, easily reached from London and just a short drive from Reykjavik airport, this is it.

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Barbados is often seen as a winter destination, but travelling in the UK summer offers a different perspective.

It’s quieter, and a good option if you’re looking to step away from the usual European circuit.

A beautiful hotel option? We often suggest Colony Club Barbados.

Set along a calm stretch of the west coast, it’s a hotel people tend to return to, drawn back by the ease of it. Gardens that open onto the beach, pools that wind through the property, and a pace that feels settled from the moment you arrive.

You still have the same coastline, the same warm water, and a pace that feels that bit more relaxed.

If you’re considering something a little different for summer, it’s worth having on your list.

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There’s something magical about travelling to places like this with your children.

It shifts the experience from simply seeing somewhere new to understanding it together. The scale of it, the silence, the sense of being somewhere truly remote.

These were taken in the Arctic, on a mother-and-daughter journey navigating icebergs and open water, with time spent exploring both by boat and on foot.

What stands out isn’t just the landscape, but the perspective it offers. A chance to step outside the everyday and experience something far larger, side by side.

We’d love to shape something similar for you.

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Italy, Summer 2026.
Two adults. Three children.

City first. Coast after.
A rhythm that suited this family perfectly.

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“An unforgettable week in Norway.”

Another success!

Fjords. Fresh air. Long days.

A family summer in Canada.
From Toronto to the Rockies, then on to the coast.

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