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After a multimillion-dollar renovation, the reality TV star is parting with the home that sparked an on-screen spat with castmate Dorit Kemsley. After a multimillion-dollar renovation, the reality TV star is parting with the home that sparked an on-screen spat with castmate Dorit Kemsley.

Toasted Seagrass gives this already unique whiskey a long toasted oak cask finish. Toasted Seagrass gives this already unique whiskey a long toasted oak cask finish.

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The entrepreneur’s net worth soared after his company SpaceX began trading on the stock market. The entrepreneur’s net worth soared after his company SpaceX began trading on the stock market.

The 671 hp coupe and GTC S convertible feature what the British marque claims is its most advanced chassis design to date. The 671 hp coupe and GTC S convertible feature what the British marque claims is its most advanced chassis design to date.

These are the destinations to have on your radar for summer 2026. 

The European summer is a phenomenon in its own right: a months-long circuit of beach clubs, yachting, and glitzy restaurant tables that sees the Mediterranean’s most famous destinations fill with visitors each year. And while Ibiza, Mykonos, and St Tropez remain as popular as ever, luxury travel insiders are increasingly looking beyond the usual suspects.

So, where is everyone actually going this summer? We asked the people making the reservations. From the restaurants with the longest waiting lists to the islands seeing a surge in demand, these are the destinations defining Europe’s 2026 social calendar.

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Top Euro summer tips from luxury travel advisors

When it comes to planning the perfect Euro summer, Tom Marchant, co-founder of luxury travel company Black Tomato’s advice is surprisingly simple: don’t try to do too much. «The smartest thing anyone can do is resist the urge to treat it as a content exercise,» he says. «The people I see having the best experiences this summer are the ones who’ve chosen one or two places they want to immerse themselves in more deeply.» Rather than attempting to squeeze Ibiza, Mykonos, and the French Riviera into a single trip, he suggests focusing on one region. 

Marc Lotenberg, founder of reservation platform Dorsia, expands on this – while these marquee destinations remain popular, he recommends balancing them with places that offer a stronger sense of local culture. «Some of the most memorable experiences often come from venturing just beyond the obvious,» he says. «The best European summers are built around access to experiences that feel genuinely difficult to find – whether that’s a coveted lunch reservation, a private cultural event, or a dinner that turns into an unforgettable night.»

Marchant also cautions clients planning their trip against underestimating logistics during peak season. “A transfer that takes 25 minutes in October might take two hours in August,” he warns. “Ferry connections between islands get missed. Tables fall through. Part of what we do is engineer around that before it becomes an issue.” For clients travelling between Greek islands, he recommends helicopter transfers, which are becoming increasingly popular choices in the summer months.

Another common mistake? Booking accommodation before deciding what kind of trip you actually want. «Someone secures a suite at a beautiful property in Mykonos, then builds everything around it,» says Marchant. «The accommodation should come out of the experience you want, not the other way around.»

Also, clearly, having the right concierge on speed dial helps. According to Marchant, securing sought-after experiences is often less about luck and more about timing. «Very little is out of reach if you move with the right lead time and know who to call,» he says. «A big part of what our team does is work those relationships year-round so that when a client comes to us in May wanting a peak-August charter or a table at somewhere serious, we have a real chance of making it happen.»

That said, some bookings require more planning than others. Private yacht charters in the Adriatic and Greek islands continue to see strong demand, particularly from families and groups looking to island-hop without a fixed schedule. While last-minute bookings remain possible, Marchant recommends securing larger vessels well in advance for July and August travel: “We can still pull things together closer to the date through our network, but anything above 30 meters (98 feet) in peak July or August ideally wants to be locked in well ahead.”

Above all, Marchant advises leaving room for spontaneity. «We always recommend building in a day that has nothing planned, too,» he says.

The European destinations to have on your radar this summer

For Marchant, few destinations are attracting more attention this summer than Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda. «There’s always a level of spectacle there, but it somehow retains glamour without descending into chaos,» he says.

The region has welcomed a number of high-profile arrivals in recent months. Among the most talked-about is Cheval Blanc’s takeover of Hotel Pitrizza in Porto Cervo, a property Marchant says is generating significant interest thanks to both the beautiful setting and its boat-access-only beach. Rocco Forte has also opened on Costa Smeralda, with interiors by Patricia Urquiola helping to draw design-forward travellers.

Sardinia’s beach club scene also remains as strong as ever. Zuma opened its Porto Cervo outpost in late May, which Marchant expects to be one of the summer’s toughest reservations. “Phi Beach and Nammos are both back for the season too, and between them they cover most of what people are looking for on a big Sardinian night out,” Marchant adds.

And for those extending their travels into September, the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup remains one of the Mediterranean’s standout events. “The atmosphere in Porto Cervo during race week is unlike the standard summer circuit,” says Marchant. Held annually in Porto Cervo, it draws an impressive fleet of sailing yachts and a social scene to match. 

For travelers looking to venture beyond the traditional Euro-summer circuit, several destinations are gaining momentum. Milos remains one of Marchant’s top recommendations, citing it as “one to watch,” thanks to its dramatic volcanic landscapes and laid-back atmosphere. “The beaches at Sarakiniko look like the surface of the moon; the water is extraordinary,” he says. “And while it’s no longer a ‘secret,’ it still functions on its own terms,” he adds.

Neighboring Sifnos offers a different appeal. Known for its gastronomy and strong local identity – “the food culture there is disproportionately good for the island’s size,” emphasizes Marchant. It continues to attract travelers looking for a slower pace than many of the Cyclades’ better-known islands.

Puglia, meanwhile, shows no signs of losing momentum – the region’s most sought-after masserie are already seeing strong demand for the peak summer months, particularly among larger groups. «It has this rare quality of feeling effortlessly cool without trying,» says Marchant. The Salento region, particularly around Otranto, Gallipoli, and Lecce, draws visitors with its combination of historic towns, excellent food and wine, and a social scene centered around long dinners and aperitivo rather than all-night clubs, which “suits the way our clients actually want to spend their evenings,” adds Marchant. 

And further west, for a slightly different take on a Euro summer trip, the Basque coast is continuing to attract a big crowd. «The food, the local bar-crawl culture, and the combination of surf and city give it a pull that some of the more stage-managed spots on the Mediterranean circuit can’t quite replicate,» says Marchant.

Combining a few days in Biarritz with time in San Sebastián offers a very different version of the European summer – centered around beaches, pintxos bars, and some of Spain’s most celebrated restaurants. Reservations at Mugaritz, Arzak, and Akelarre remain highly competitive, particularly during peak season.

For those looking to build an itinerary around a specific event, Marchant recommends San Sebastián’s Jazzaldia festival, which returns in July. «It’s unlike most things in Europe at that time of year,» he says. «You end up moving between pintxos bars and late sets in a way that feels genuinely unplanned.»

With all that being said, Lotenberg assures that the traditional Eurosummer favurites aren’t going anywhere. According to Lotenberg, Ibiza and the South of France remain among Dorsia’s most requested summer destinations each summer, and 2026 is no exception.

Among the bookings seeing the highest demand are Jondal in Ibiza, Loulou Ramatuelle, Cipriani Monte Carlo, and La Môme Cannes. Beach clubs continue to drive demand, with particular interest in Jondal and reservations aboard the Loulou yacht. Newcomer Jais Ibiza is also proving one of the season’s hottest openings – “we’re already seeing strong booking activity on the app,” Lotenberg adds.

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The first Navetta 35 to hit the seas is a beauty. The first Navetta 35 to hit the seas is a beauty.

Experts reveal how to transform your ship into a floating museum. 

Countless hours are spent poring over the cabling, what kind of wood will be used for the floors, and where to install a pool or add a movie theater. Once all that’s over and done, selecting art and décor can feel a touch superfluous. “It’s years of work, and the questions feel endless, so by the time it’s down to what’s going on the table, you’re exhausted,” says art dealer and collector Adrian Sassoon. “I often find people give more attention to the boat itself, and the objects tend to be a bit off the shelf.”

However, a beautifully designed yacht should feel like a mansion on the water, and that means every last detail must be carefully considered, down to the artwork you hang on the walls. It can feel like a daunting prospect, however, to bring priceless artwork onboard a moving residence that’s surrounded by the sea on all sides. That’s where an expert comes in.

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Eugene Layton, head of operations at Gander & White, has installed art on countless yachts during his 20-year run at the logistics company. Yet, no matter how much experience he possesses, each project proves to be a unique experience. “No two have been the same in terms of logistics, or even how to load onto the actual vessel,” he says. “We’ve had complications on access, on insurance, and the marina.” 

The logistics company’s approach is a meticulous one, and begins with a site visit, where they’ll take measurements of every single aspect of the yacht – the team will spend more than a day there if necessary. Afterward, Layton and his team will devise a plan to load the artwork onto the ship, which varies based on the yacht itself, as well as where it’s located. One possible scenario is craning the artwork from Gander & White’s truck to a barge, where it’s then craned from the barge to a bridge deck. The art will be uncrated, installed, and then the crate will be moved back from the barge to the truck.

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Great care will be taken to leave no trace. “Yachts are extremely high-end, and extremely fragile,” he says. “A lot of our process is about protecting the floors and making sure we have a staging area.” Everything the company uses for an install must be brand new, down to the drill bits used to hang a painting – older tools might cause splintering or leave debris behind. It’s an important consideration for projects both big and small. Layton recalls working on a second yacht for a client in Marseilles that was so large, his team had to use walkie talkies to properly communicate between floors and rooms.

Having a logistics expert to install the pieces is important, but bringing an art consultant on board early can help immensely in curating a beautiful collection. “It’s a big part of the original layout,” says Guillaume Rolland, principal of design firm Liaigre. “When we approach a space, it feels a bit like movie making.” In fact, aside from the technical considerations, he thinks of designing and curating art for a yacht as no different from working on a hotel, private residence, or a restaurant. “We’re architects,” he says. “We deeply believe everything is ruled by architecture.” 

Much of the firm’s work complements the yacht’s surroundings, evoking a sense of adventure, but not distracting from the beautiful views that often surround. For example, a recent project had a long wall with a blue mirror stretching across it that almost resembled a window. Liaigre added five seascape photographs by Hiroshi Sugimoto to the wall as well. The mirrors would reflect the horizon, and the artwork would echo this vista, albeit in a different format: “It’s playing with the magic and the poetry of things,” he says.

There are, of course, a few natural concerns that may arise regarding certain art pieces in a space that’s so close to the natural elements. For Sassoon, however, there’s a simple solution. “If you as a human being are sitting in a room and you’re not too cold or too hot, and you’re comfortable, then most works of art will be comfortable too,” he says. “You don’t put a drawing on paper in bright sunlight, but you yourself don’t sit in bright sunlight either.” 

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Movement can be accommodated for as well. Stabilizer systems ensure that most ships won’t jostle too much, but just in case, Gander & White use a special lock system when affixing art to a wall. It will keep paintings and photography secure and can only be undone via a wrench that’s given to the captain in case of emergencies. There is one major limitation when it comes to art on the wall, however: Most yachts don’t have particularly tall ceilings, so large-scale murals and drawings simply won’t fit. 

It’s also an opportunity to pull some beautiful pieces from your personal collection and place them in an entirely new setting. “If somebody has something sitting in storage and they’re building a yacht, I’ll see what we can use,” says Sassoon. “They like them, they own them, they just haven’t got a space for them.” Pieces can cycle between your different properties as well. You might keep high-profile artworks in a city apartment and charming, sentimental ones in a country residence; a yacht might be a great home for paintings of coastal vistas, or sculptures made with natural materials that echo the surroundings.

So, while artwork might seem like a small detail at the end of a very long yacht construction process, investing in a good curator can help you give pieces in your collection a new home – or provide an opportunity to discover a new sculptor or painter whose work pairs well with the space. “They’re like a mobile home,” says Sassoon. “So why should a yacht be furnished in a totally different way than a home?”

Would you dare to share? 

“When food is passed around a table, something softens, and insecurity is removed,” says Ruth Kramer, director of hospitality, concept, and design at WildLand, a collection of boutique homes and hotels on rewilded estates in northern Scotland. “In a world that can sometimes feel lonely, these evenings rank among the most memorable parts of many guests’ stays.”

At two of WildLand’s existing properties, as well as the upcoming Hope (a hunting lodge turned hotel, launching this summer), guests are encouraged to dine en masse at shared tables. “Historically in the Highlands people gathered around one table — neighbors, travelers, and those working the land — sharing food and stories at the end of the day,” says Kramer. “In many ways we are simply continuing that tradition.”

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While communal dining might come with valid concerns around privacy, security, or just being stuck next to a bore trying to befriend you — or worse, selling you something — the trend is nevertheless growing. WildLand is just one high-end venture leaning toward shared tables. In Italy, Puglia’s art-filled Palazzo Daniele emerged last summer from a careful restoration with an airy new common area where residents can meet over dinner. At boutique hotel Off Grid Girona, launched last September in a 17th-century farmhouse in Spain’s Pyrenean foothills, guests dine together at a poolside table. As at WildLand’s bases, they can opt out, yet few do.

“We’ve had brilliant feedback,” says Off Grid’s founder, the travel entrepreneur Gerard Greene. “My vision was for more of a home than a hotel; in replicating a family dinner, this experience allows guests to connect and share local food in an authentic, sincere way.” Other hotels arrange communal dining as part of pop-ups involving guest chefs or immersive gastronomic experiences alongside traditional restaurants. At Thailand’s forthcoming KAIA Koh Phangan, for instance, groups might sign up for open-fire beachside cooking experiences.

The offering is visible, too, at new restaurants such as Corridor 109 in Los Angeles, where Brian Baik lays on his seafood-centric creations at a 10-seat counter, or Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High, which sees just a dozen diners occupy one table on the 60th floor of a London skyscraper. Back in the supper-club world, upper-echelon chefs have begun providing haute cuisine in their homes. Examples include Otaku by North London-based Max Posener, previously of Michelin-starred establishments; Haawm in Bangkok, whose daring menus by Dylan Eitharong have enticed popstar Dua Lipa; Robz’ Chef’s Table, where hotly tipped German maestro Robin Höfer serves 13 courses in his Dubai apartment; and California’s Between the Vines initiative.

Launched last summer and set to continue this fall, the latter’s ticketed events see the renowned Napa Valley restaurant Press host long-table dinners amid the vines of prestigious wineries. “By gathering everyone around one table,” says Justin Williams, Press’s managing partner, “we can connect diners with the farmers, vintners, and chefs behind each course — creating a more story-driven experience.” Philip Tessier, the restaurant’s chef partner, adds: “Communal dining brings the opportunity to meet new people. The energy naturally builds, evolving from a more reserved start into something celebratory rarely seen in a traditional dining room. Time and again, our guests arrive as strangers and leave as friends.”