Giens Peninsula, Hyères, France
Val d’Orcia, Italy
Menorca, Spain
Tucked away on the wild, rugged Giens Peninsula near Hyères, Le Provençal is a masterclass in nostalgic Riviera living. Family-run for three generations, this four-star cliffside bastion has been a low-key refuge for the European creative elite since the 1950s—historically hosting everyone from François Truffaut to Jean Marais. Set within a protected two-hectare park of maritime pines and certified with the eco-conscious Esprit Parc National label, it offers a rare glimpse of the Côte d’Azur before the crowds arrived: unpretentious, deeply connected to nature, and filled with old-world epicurean soul.
The French Riviera has always known how to cast a spell, but lately, the Côte d’Azur is experiencing a dazzling renaissance. Moving away from the hyper-glossy, heavy-handed luxury of the early 2000s, the coast is returning to what made it legendary in the first place: raw Mediterranean beauty, artistic soul, and long, slow lunches under the pine trees.
Mallorca has long outgrown its old reputation as a mere fly-and-flop destination. Today, it stands as the Mediterranean’s undisputed capital of "slow luxury." Between the craggy, pine-scented peaks of the Serra de Tramuntana and the sun-bleached, olive-strewn valleys of the interior, the island has attracted a design-conscious crowd that prioritizes heritage over hype, and architectural restraint over flash.
Wonderfully unspoilt with ancient farmland and verdant hillsides, virgin beaches and pretty towns, Menorca is the hidden jewel of the Balearic Islands. A rich archeological heritage and fierce traditions combine with a slow, calm pace of life that bewitch those that visit — especially in the off season. Here, Kate Lough shares her guide to the magical island.
When it comes to the Basque Country, Biarritz and San Sebastián are always the first places to come to mind — and while both are standout destinations in their own right, there is far more to discover across this region straddling the French-Spanish border. With its unique culture, cuisine and language, the Basque Country rewards those who dare to venture off the well-trodden tourist trail.
The French Riviera has always known how to cast a spell, but lately, the Côte d’Azur is experiencing a dazzling renaissance. Moving away from the hyper-glossy, heavy-handed luxury of the early 2000s, the coast is returning to what made it legendary in the first place: raw Mediterranean beauty, artistic soul, and long, slow lunches under the pine trees.
Mallorca has long outgrown its old reputation as a mere fly-and-flop destination. Today, it stands as the Mediterranean’s undisputed capital of "slow luxury." Between the craggy, pine-scented peaks of the Serra de Tramuntana and the sun-bleached, olive-strewn valleys of the interior, the island has attracted a design-conscious crowd that prioritizes heritage over hype, and architectural restraint over flash.
Wonderfully unspoilt with ancient farmland and verdant hillsides, virgin beaches and pretty towns, Menorca is the hidden jewel of the Balearic Islands. A rich archeological heritage and fierce traditions combine with a slow, calm pace of life that bewitch those that visit — especially in the off season. Here, Kate Lough shares her guide to the magical island.
When it comes to the Basque Country, Biarritz and San Sebastián are always the first places to come to mind — and while both are standout destinations in their own right, there is far more to discover across this region straddling the French-Spanish border. With its unique culture, cuisine and language, the Basque Country rewards those who dare to venture off the well-trodden tourist trail.
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