The June Edit

Hi friends!! It’s been a minute…

Since I last shared here, I launched a new website, got engaged (!), celebrated some of my best friends’ weddings, traveled to New York, London, Mexico, Australia, Fiji, and Mexico again, and worked from about every form of transportation you can imagine.

I’m SO grateful to work with so many of you to plan your honeymoons, family trips, weekend getaways, Euro summer adventures and more! With that said, this year has been a whirlwind and I’m excited to get back to sharing here more regularly.

If you’re new or if you’ve been around for a while, thank you so much for being here. I hope this corner of the internet inspires you to get out and explore, near or far.

Let me know where you’re heading this summer in the comments!

x

Allison

Hotel Crush:

Casa Newton - A boutique gem in the Val d'Orcia countryside in Tuscany, close to the town of Pienza. This property is made for the Italian art of dolce far niente: the sweetness of doing nothing (ideally with a glass of wine in hand). With only 11 rooms total, I recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment.

You may have seen their poolside pink umbrellas on Instagram.

Recent Stays:

1. The Chancery Rosewood - I had the chance to stay at the newest Rosewood in London earlier this year and my goodness, she’s pretty! One of London’s most anticipated luxury hotel openings, and set in the historic former U.S. Embassy building in Mayfair, the property has been completely transformed. I was upgraded to a Premier Suite and this may be the biggest room I’ve ever stayed in… With 6+ restaurants and bars onsite, there’s something to satisfy every traveler, including the new Carbone. It’s a strong new contender in the competitive luxury hotel market in London, best for the traveler that prefers a contemporary feel.

2. I just returned from a stunning (!) wedding at Esperanza, Auberge Collection for one of my college besties. Truly the most beautiful weekend. I’ve visited this property once prior and my second time around was just as great as I remembered it. We stayed in the Oceanview Spa Casita which has its own private jacuzzi on the deck…yes please. Definitely the room to book for a honeymoon or anniversary trip, and the place to be for sunset after a long day by the pool. The food is fresh and delicious (book dinner at Cocina Del Mar for a special oceanfront dining experience!), the pool views are hard to beat and the service is 10/10. A relatively easy-to-reach oceanfront escape from LA, and one I'd return to without hesitation.

   

   The view from our jacuzzi.

3. So much to share from my time spent in Australia…more soon!

Lack of Color Hat | Kosas Wet Stick | Dolce Vita Sandals | Monday Swimwear Bikini, Top & Bottom | Staud Surfboard Bag | Staud Shorts | Simonmiller Starfish Bag | Nécessaire Travel Duo | Chan Luu Tunic | Tkees Sandals | Reformation Dress | Emi Jay Clip | Chan Luu Earrings | J.Crew Shorts

Find the full packing guide here and more picks for the summer…

A peek at where my clients are traveling this month…

• Girls trip to Spain

• Family trip to Jackson Hole

• Honeymoon across Japan

• Couples trip to Paris & the French countryside

• Friends trip to Boston

• Friends trip to Ibiza & Greece

• Family trip to Dublin, Galway & the Irish countryside

• Weekend getaway to Santa Barbara

• Couples trip to Paris

• Family trip across Germany, Austraia & Switzerland

• Couples trip to Mallorca

• Work trip to San Francisco

• Family trip to Sweden & Norway

• Friends trip to Singapore

• Family trip across Ireland

• Couples trip to Cabo San Lucas

• Friends trip across Northern Italy & Rome

• Couples trip to Turkey

• Family trip to London

Submit an inquiry to book your next hotel with complimentary perks, or to learn more about full-service trip planning. I’ve limited the number of full planning packages available at the moment, so reach out soon if this is of interest.

• Herons Lodge, a new boutique hotel designed by Nina Freudenberger, will debut in Carmel-by-the-Sea this year.

• Gran Hotel Margalida, a 29 room sea-view property has arrived on Mallorca’s west coast.

• The Orient Express Corinthian, the world’s largest sailing yacht, set sail with its inaugural Mediterranean voyage.

• Delta launched the first nonstop flight from the US to Sardinia, via JFK.

• Casa Bonavita, an enchanting restored Baroque palazzo, is now open in Malta.

A peek inside Gran Hotel Margalida.