Destinations of the World News - June 2024

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Lazy days and slow, golden syrupy sunsets. Moving infrequently between the pool and the dining table. Good food. With friends and jokes and good times. Summer is all about the simple pleasures. Enjoyed outdoors, long into the night. Endless, ideally. But inevitably not. This issue is all about making the most of the season’s gentle delights.
In Europe, John Ovans embraces the slow pace and simple life in Hydra, the Greek isle that time forgot. Sarah Freeman skims across the sun-blushed shores of Morocco, finding modern mystique among time honoured cities and cultural capitals, while Matt Cassidy tucks into an odyssey of dining experiences in the Spanish capital.
I’ve had the pleasure of chatting to two gentlemen known for rewriting the rules. Massimo Bottura has transcended the world of gastronomy and closed the loop on culinary travel, creating a boutique hotel where travellers from all corners of the earth can check into a fully immersive living-dining experience.
In London, Ennismore founder Sharan Pasricha is taking the responsibility of being co-CEO of a company with 17 lifestyle brands in his stride. Having poured heart and soul into last year’s major opening, Estelle Manor he’s now bringing the legendary Delano brand to Dubai and shepherding his ever-growing flock to even greater heights.
Wherever the road takes you this month, remember to travel with an open heart and open mind. The greatest experiences aren't always the scripted ones, so take a leap of faith. You never know where it might take you.