Where The SL Team & Friends Are Going This Summer

“With a new addition to our family arriving in the spring, we’re in the middle of planning a late-summer trip to the French Alps. I’ve always loved the idea of seeing the Alps in summer and after missing out on skiing for the past couple of years – thanks to pregnancy and babies – I’m hoping this will more than make up for it, with plenty of gooey cheese and delicious wine back on the menu. In an ideal world, we’d turn it into a leisurely road trip through France, stopping along the way. But with a two-year-old and a newborn in tow, we’re keeping things a little more practical – flying into Geneva and heading straight to Megève, which I’ve heard is brilliant for little ones. 

“Les Fermes de Marie has long been on my radar – one of those rare family-friendly hotels that still feels considered and stylish for adults – so we’re planning to spend a few days there before moving into a chalet with friends for a bit more space and flexibility. I love the idea of slow, outdoorsy days – Alpine playgrounds, lake swims and toboggan runs, which sound like absolute heaven for my toddler. After that, we’re planning to head over to Lake Annecy for a week or so. I’ve come across some incredible Airbnbs with beautiful lakeside views, and Talloires – a small village about 20 minutes south of Annecy – keeps coming up. Late August into early September feels like the perfect time to go, when things are a little quieter – ideal for lazy lake ‘beach’ days and long, unhurried strolls with incredible scenery.”

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“My husband and I have not been away without our children for quite some time so I'm looking forward to a few days of early summer sunshine at METT Marbella. It's an adults-only hotel right on the beach with amazing views of the Mediterranean. I like the clean, contemporary style of the rooms and suites and the pool area reminds me of a South Beach Miami property I visited years ago. It's not an area I know but the location looked interesting – it's set between buzzy Marbella and the Andalusian mountains, an area of dramatic natural beauty. I'm keen to walk an aerial trail known as the Caminito del Rey, in the Gaitanes Gorge’s walls nearby. Other than that, as we're only there for a short time and will want to 'fly and flop', there are a variety of restaurants to choose from within the hotel, so we may not even leave.”

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“I want to explore more of Europe this year, by foot and by food. I'm looking into some hiking spots – nothing too strenuous, just great scenery and not too many people. There's Hotel Hubertus in the Dolomites that has direct access to almost 300 kilometres of trails, which looks amazing. For food, San Sebastian is top of my list but I also want to tick Bologna and its famous tortellini and mortadella off my list.”

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