Oh, the places you’ll go

BALEARIC ISLANDS, SPAIN

Located in the western Mediterranean Sea, some 80 kilometres from the Spanish mainland, the Balearic Islands are the stuff of hazy summer fantasies, with turquoise waters lapping white-sand beaches and quiet bays dotted with fishing boats. Spend time in the Mallorcan capital, Palma, to understand the essence of Balearic culture and history, explore the ‘other side’ of Ibiza for its bohemian chic, and acquaint yourself with the smaller, quieter islands of Formentera and Dragonera. Or, alternatively, do little at all while relaxing in any number of stylish hotels: Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel Port de Sóller or Concepció by Nobis in Palma fit the bill perfectly.

BRITTANY, FRANCE

With a rugged coastline of windswept beaches (including D-Day’s Omaha Beach) and white-chalk cliffs, a singular history, and impossibly picturesque historic towns scattered like confetti across the landscape, Normandy is a truly delightful proposition. While its unassuming beauty remains largely