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EUROPEAN GETAWAYS TO SOAK UP SUMMER 2024
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ust thinking about a getaway to Europe’s coastal countries brings fresh seafood, sun-kissed beaches and fascinating history to mind. From the flourishing vineyards of Portugal to the glistening lakes of Italy, take your summer travels to the next level with five of my top Mediterranean destinations. When you book your next trip with a Global Travel Collection advisor, you’ll receive exclusive benefits found nowhere else.

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GRAND HOTEL SON NET 

MALLORCA, SPAIN: EXPERIENCE ISLAND LIVING 

Son Net history dates to 1672 on western Mallorca, the largest of the Balearic Islands. Now an elegant retreat, Son Net juxtaposes palatial architecture with breathtaking views right at the foot of Serra de Tramuntana and less than 20 minutes from Palma. 

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HECKFIELD PLACE 

HOOK, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND: STROLL THE ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE 

If the Hampshire meadows are calling your name, Heckfield Place may be just the haven for you. Less than an hour from London, Heckfield Place takes us from the hustle and bustle to its grounding roots, beginning with its biodynamic Home Farm. 

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PASSALACQUA 

MOLTRASIO, ITALY: DISCOVER THE BEAUTY OF LAKE COMO 

Passalacqua has been lovingly transformed into an immaculate hotel, but it was formerly a private home built in 1787. Each of the 24 unique accommodations embody the enviable lakeside lifestyle that has made Lake Como so beloved through the ages. 

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AIRELLES GORDES 

GORDES, FRANCE: LIVE OUT YOUR OWN FAIRYTALE 

Your favorite medieval fairytales come to life at Airelles Gordes, an idyllic gem in Provence. This 18th-century hotel is home to more than 2,000 paintings, and features period furniture and antiques sourced from the most prestigious dealers of France. 

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SÃO LOURENÇO DO BARROCAL 

MONSARAZ, PORTUGAL: UNWIND AT A SPRAWLING VINEYARD 

In Alentejo, vast landscapes sweep you away amid ancient holm oaks, olive groves and vineyards. The São Lourenço do Barrocal estate has been in the same family for more than 200 years, and the farms’ star product here is wine, sustainably pioneered since 1820. 

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