50 Trip Ideas For This Summer
Lately, I’ve been receiving more and more open-ended requests for summer plans from travelers who know they want something exceptional, but aren’t quite sure where that something should take place. It’s a completely natural place to be, especially when you’re planning for more than one person and trying to strike that delicate balance between ease, beauty, originality, and shared enjoyment.
To help with that, I’ve put together a list. Whether it clarifies things or momentarily sends you into a spiral is hard to say. If the latter happens, you’re welcome to close this window, clear your caches, and email me instead so we can talk it through properly.
But if you, like me, appreciate seeing your options laid out in a clear, thoughtful format before making a decision, consider this the holy grail of summer planning. What follows is a list of 50—yes, five zero—ideas for summer, designed to spark inspiration rather than demand an immediate answer.
Europe
Croatia: The Quintessential Trip
A sun soaked journey through Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, blending ancient cities, crystalline island waters, and refined seaside living from Split to Hvar to Dubrovnik, weaving Istrian countryside elegance, Dalmatian island life, and historic coastal cities into one seamless journey.
3 nights in Istria
2 nights in Split
2 nights on Hvar Island
2 nights in Dubrovnik
Italy: Mountain & Sea
A contrast of summer alpine air and Mediterranean glamour, moving from the Dolomites’ dramatic peaks to Capri’s elegance and the soulful coastline of Sorrento.
3 nights in Cortina d'Ampezzo
3 nights in Capri
3 nights in Sorrento or Positano
Corsica: Discreet Luxury
A wild yet refined exploration of Corsica, where untamed landscapes, discreet luxury, and a deep sense of place unfold from southern shores to northern citadels.
3 nights in Porto Vecchio
3 nights in Sartene
2-3 nights in Calvi
Spain: The Balearic Islands
An in-depth exploration of two islands, with stays along the coast, in the Tramuntana Mountains and the countryside of Menorca.
3 nights in Deia, Mallorca
3 nights in Capdepera, Mallorca
3 nights in Menorca
Greece: Private Cruising
A timeless Greek voyage that pairs the cultural soul of Athens with the freedom of sailing the Cyclades, drifting between mythic islands, open seas, and sunlit simplicity.
2 nights in Athens
7 nights in the Cyclades on a private boat
Slovenia: Lakes, Alps & Wine
A green and graceful European escape blending alpine air, vineyard landscapes, and storybook towns.
2 nights in Lake Bled
3 nights in the Julian Alps
3 nights in Goriska Brda
Scotland: Highlands to Hebrides
Raw landscapes and refined hospitality from lochs and glens to remote island shores.
3 nights in Glencoe
3 nights on Isle of Skye
2 nights in Harris
2 nights in Edinburgh
Portugal: Atlantic Soul
A slow summer route from Lisbon’s historic quarters to vineyard valleys and wild Atlantic beaches.
3 nights in Lisbon
3 nights in Douro Valley
3 nights in Comporta
Spain: Northern Coast & Basque Country
Culinary excellence and cool summer air along Spain’s green coast.
3 nights in San Sebastian
3 nights in Rioja Alavesn
3 nights in Asturias
France: Alpine Lakes & Riviera
A refined contrast of fresh mountain water and Mediterranean elegance.
3 nights in Annecy
3 nights in Grasse
3 nights on Cap Ferrat
Austria: Lakes & Music
An elegant summer through imperial towns, crystal lakes, and alpine serenity.
3 nights in Salzburg
3 nights in Salzkammergut
2 nights in Vienna
Sweden: Archipelago Escape
A minimalist summer retreat among islands, water, and endless daylight.
3 nights in Stockholm
4 nights in the Archipelago
Finland: Lakes & Silence
A restorative summer of saunas, forests, and understated Nordic luxury.
2 nights in Helsinki
5 nights in Lakeland
Norway: Fjords & Design
Summer light and quiet luxury through dramatic fjords and modern Scandinavian design.
3 nights in Oslo
3 nights in Fjord region
3 nights in Bergen
Iceland: Fire & Fjords
A summer road journey through extremes and design forward lodges.
2 nights in Reykjavik
6 nights around the island
Germany: Bavaria & Lakes
Alpine elegance and cultural depth in southern Germany.
3 nights in Munich
3 nights in Lake Tegernsee
2 nights in Garmisch
Switzerland: Lakes & Peaks
Precision, beauty, and calm across alpine icons.
3 nights in Lucerne
3 nights in Engadin
3 nights in Zermatt
Ireland: West Coast Soul
Green landscapes and thoughtful hospitality along the Atlantic.
3 nights in Connemara
3 nights in Clare
2 nights in Dublin
Faroe Islands: North Atlantic Solitude
A windswept, elemental summer escape defined by raw landscapes and quietly refined design.
3 nights in Torshavn
4 nights exploring outer islands
Montenegro: Mountains to Sea
A compact yet dramatic journey from alpine silence to Adriatic waters.
3 nights in Durmitor National Park
3 nights in Bay of Kotor
2 nights in Sveti Stefan area
North America
Canada: Rockies to Coast
Wild nature with polished lodges and culinary depth.
3 nights in Banff
3 nights in Jasper
4 nights in Vancouver Island
South/Latin America
Peru: Sacred Valley to Pacific
Cultural depth and dramatic geography from Andean valleys to coastal Lima.
3 nights in Cusco
3 nights in Sacred Valley
2 nights in Machu Picchu Pueblo
2 nights in Lima
Argentina: Buenos Aires, Iguazu and Mendoza
Wine country warmth at the foot of the highest peak of the Andes, the largest water complex in the world and the most vibrant city on the continent.
3 nights in Buenos Aires
3 nights in Mendoza
2 nights in Iguazu Falls
Chile: Atacama & Wine
Stark beauty and refined comfort between desert skies and vineyard valleys.
4 nights in Atacama
3 nights in Colchagua Wine Country
2 nights in Santiago
Brazil: Bahia Coast
Soft winter sun, Afro Brazilian culture, and barefoot luxury along the Bahian coast.
3 nights in Salvador
5 nights in Trancoso
Argentina: Skiing in Patagonia
Ski down the slopes of Bariloche and learn how to tango with professionals in Buenos Aires.
3 nights in Buenos Aires
5 nights in Bariloche
Uruguay: Wine & Coast
A refined, under the radar escape blending vineyards, design, and Atlantic shores.
3 nights near Carmelo
3 nights in Jose Ignacio
2 nights in Montevideo
Bolivia: Salt Flats & Andean Cities
High altitude beauty and soulful encounters far from the expected.
2 nights in La Paz
3 nights in Uyuni region
3 nights in Sucre
Ecuador: Cloud Forests & the Galapagos Islands
Equatorial diversity paired with refined expedition cruising.
2 nights in Quito
2 nights in the Mashpi Cloudforest
6 nights cruising the Galapagos Islands
Colombia: Coffee & Caribbean
A vibrant and elegant route through culture, nature, and color.
2 nights in Bogota
2 nights in Coffee Region
3 nights in Cartagena
Mexico: Oaxaca & Coast
Cultural richness and understated coastal elegance.
3 nights in Oaxaca
3 nights on the coast
Asia
Indonesia: Java & Flores
Spiritual heritage and remote island exploration.
3 nights in Yogyakarta
4 nights aboard a private boat in Komodo
3 nights in Bali
Bhutan: Himalayan Kingdom
A deeply personal journey through monasteries and mountain valleys.
2 nights in Thimphu
2 nights in Punakha
2 nights in Paro
Japan: Alpine Tradition & Inland Sea
A refined journey through preserved Japan, from mountain villages to contemporary art islands and historic merchant towns.
3 nights in Takayama
2 nights in Kanazawa
2 nights in Naoshima
3 nights in Kyoto
South Korea: Tradition & Design
A contemporary cultural journey through palaces, mountains, and creative cities.
3 nights in Seoul
3 nights in Gyeongju
3 nights in Jeju
Taiwan: Mountains, Tea & Coast
An intimate exploration of landscapes, spirituality, and culinary excellence.
3 nights in Taipei
3 nights in Alishan
2 nights on the east coast
Nepal: Valleys & Himalaya Views
Gentle adventure and spiritual grounding without extremes.
3 nights in Kathmandu Valley
3 nights in Pokhara
3 nights in Bandipur
Indonesia: NIHI Only
One destination, deeply experienced, at the pace of the land.
7 nights in Sumba | Nihi Sumba
Mongolia: Steppe & Silence
A vast, meditative journey across open land and nomadic culture.
3 nights in Ulaanbaatar
5 nights in the steppe
Middle East
Turkey: Aegean Coast
Ancient ruins, slow living, and refined seaside stays.
3 nights in Bodrum
3 nights in Datca Peninsula
3 nights in Istanbul
Egypt: Pharaohs & the Red Sea
Ancient wonders and cooling off with slow days by crystal clear waters.
3 nights in Cairo
4 nights in Hurghada
Africa
Morocco: Atlantic & Atlas
A cool summer route balancing ocean air and mountain calm.
3 nights in Essaouira
3 nights in Atlas Mountains
3 nights in Marrakech
Madagascar: Wild Coastlines
Remote biodiversity and barefoot luxury at the edge of the Indian Ocean.
3 nights in Andasibe
4 nights on the coast
2 nights in Antananarivo
South Africa: Cape to Bush
Urban elegance, vineyards, and safari at peak winter wildlife season.
3 nights in Cape Town
3 nights in Winelands
4 nights in Sabi Sands
Namibia: Wild Desert Sculptures
A surreal winter journey through dunes, wildlife, and vast silence.
2 nights in Windhoek
3 nights in Sossusvlei
4 nights in Damaraland
Kenya: Great Rift & Mara
Peak migration season paired with intimate camps and vast horizons.
3 nights in Laikipia
4 nights in Masai Mara
2 nights in Nairobi
Tanzania: Serengeti & Zanzibar
Iconic wildlife followed by Indian Ocean stillness.
5 nights in Serengeti
4 nights in Zanzibar
Botswana: Delta & Desert
Water and wildlife in one of Africa’s most exclusive ecosystems.
4 nights in Okavango Delta
3 nights in Linyanti
2 nights in Maun
Zimbabwe: Victoria Falls & Hwange
A powerful blend of landscapes, conservation, and discreet luxury.
2 nights at Victoria Falls
6 nights in Hwange
Rwanda: Gorillas & the Great Plains
Where dense rainforest meets open savanna and big game.
3 nights in Volcanoes National Park
3 nights in Akagera National Park
2 nights in Kigali
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