The hottest summer getaway destinations has its new season in full swing. We’ve all seen the Instagram stories of people having a drink with friends in a park in London, or having a jiggle on the white sand of Ibiza and Mallorca, but is there more to find during a European Summer?
Our writers explore the best European Summer destinations in the LUXE Global Portfolio that we would highly recommend all travelers visit.
1. Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa, Algarve Portugal
The Algarve is dubbed an underrated travel destination, but we implore you not to miss out on the Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa.
Located on a clifftop on the enchanting coast, above a secluded white sandy beach bordered by the dramatic rocky coastline of the Atlantic, Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa symbolizes a new standard of luxury by combining contemporary, yet traditional style. The resort is well known for its variety of accommodation and attention to detail, ensuring an authentic Portuguese experience. Dining is a gastronomic adventure: from elegantly served haute cuisine at the 2 Michelin-starred Ocean, to rustic cooking or Japanese modern cuisine, the resort is also a haven for leisure, including a vaulted wine cellar, a private yacht and the V-Life Shops, and an array of sporting and wellness facilities, enhanced by Vila Vita Spa by Sisley Paris, a sanctuary of tranquility and wellness, featuring a contemporary design inspired by the region’s enchanting sea caves, with elegant treatment rooms, a yoga garden pavilion including aerial yoga and the Hypoxi-Studio.
2. Royal Hideaway Sancti Petri, Cádiz Spain
The outskirts of Spain have always been a European favourite, but The Royal Hideaway is still known as a hidden gem.
The luxury resort Royal Hideaway Sancti Petri is situated in Novo Sancti Petri (Costa de la Luz), on the front line of the extensive fine sandy beach of La Barrosa and well connected with the airport of Jerez, just 65 km away. Its 195 magnificent rooms have a modern and elegant design, are equipped with “Alexa” technological system, in addition to all the facilities of a 5-star hotel.
Hotel Wellness with more than 3.650 square meters, 5 outdoor pools with whirlpool annex, different choices of restaurants and bars, natural lakes and more than 35,000 square meters of tropical gardens make Royal Hideaway Sancti Petri a unique Resort.
3. Sky Lagoon, Kópavogur Iceland
You might be thinking; “What? Summer in Iceland” and we’ll just keep saying yes. Sky Lagoon is a geothermal escape, so it actually doesn’t matter what season it is. A pride and joy of the LUXE Global Portfolio.
Established in the Spring of 2021 it is located only a few minutes from the city centre and is a truly unique bathing experience. Where the sea meets sky, you find your inner calm and forget that you are still in the city while you bask in breathtaking ocean views. The first step of their signature 7-step Ritual therapy is stepping into the warm geothermal waters and then one after the other the cooling, warming, exfoliating, and rejuvenating steps refuel your body and spirit. Their philosophy is at its core bringing our guests on a journey through Icelandic bathing culture, whilst honoring history and heritage with stunning architecture, an unforgettable experience and even traditional local cuisine.
4. The Spa at The CHEDI, Lûstica Bay Montenegro
Montenegro doesn’t often come up in the conversation of Europe, but it truly is naturally beautiful and The CHEDI in Lûstica Bay honours this beauty, not only as the venue for The LUXE Global Inaugural 2022 Awards Gala, but also as a summer travel destination.
Step into The Spa and you will be enveloped by an immediate sense of peace and relaxation. This luxurious and cocooning refuge allows you to reconnect with nature in the hotel’s authentic and peaceful spa, a team of Asian spa experts provides a treatment menu that calls upon Eastern traditions. A specially selected range of VOYA organic, seaweed-based products, containing botanical and medicinal ingredients that deliver a luxury experience aligned with the healing hand of nature. A heated indoor pool with sea views and lounge area, sauna, steam bath and fitness room with state-of-the-art equipment complete the comprehensive wellness offer.
5. MATIZ, Lisbon Portugal
The second of our Portuguese finds comes in the form of an incredible culinary experience at MATIZ.
When hunger calls before, during or after your urban explorations around Lisbon, MATIZ Lisboa takes you on a culinary journey that requires no walking. Lunch and dinner feature a delicious array of contemporary Portuguese dishes, orchestrated by Executive Chef Daniel Schlaipfer.
Turn any evening into a night to remember by ordering a table top barbecue featuring succulent lavender-smoked meat. Sample seafood and shellfish that was fished that morning, and cooked to order and perfection. The outdoor terrace that spills out onto Avenue Liberdade is a charming setting at all times of day to see and be seen.
Let us know where you’re heading this summer!
