A little spontaneity can lead to some of summer’s most memorable journeys. This month, we’re spotlighting Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts – from a Maldivian summer camp featuring sporting legends and ocean pioneers to private-island escapes and a newly revealed corner of the Pacific.
Elsewhere, expect Italian festival traditions, Mediterranean glamour, a new castaway retreat from the brand behind one of Indonesia’s most celebrated island hideaways and a first-hand medical wellness review.
The ocean takes centre stage at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa. Ride the waves under the expert guidance of former professional surfers turned respected coaches, Ross Williams and Travis Logie, across six world-class breaks.
Back on dry land, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion Leo Vieira and Shaolin warrior monk Hurssh Verma share lessons in precision, discipline and resilience, helping guests perfect their moves, discover new strengths and gain a fresh perspective on what they are capable of.
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The Learn with Legends journey continues at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, where football icons Fernando Llorente, Arne Friedrich, Casey Stoney, Steve Sidwell and Jill Scott bring expert coaching, spirited competition and lessons in teamwork and resilience to the pitch.
Beyond the beautiful game, Academy Award-winning filmmaker Craig Foster, creator of My Octopus Teacher, shares a rare perspective on the intelligence of the ocean, while endurance adventurer Ash Dykes offers insights shaped by his record-breaking journeys across remote landscapes.
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At Four Seasons Voavah, privacy is not simply promised – it is the whole island. Reserved for just one booking at a time, this five-acre UNESCO hideaway combines seven bedrooms, secluded beaches, a private yacht and a dedicated team of around 30.
With no other guests and no fixed agenda, each stay is tailored entirely around the moment, whether that means diving, sailing, celebrating or doing blissfully little at all.
Some places remain blissfully beyond the reach of most travellers. Now, Four Seasons Explorer Palau is unlocking access to one of the Pacific’s best-kept secrets with a brand-new journey to the untouched island of Kayangel.
Reserved for days when nature allows, this remote northern haven is home to powder-soft white-sand beaches, crystal-clear lagoons and vibrant coral reefs, offering a rare opportunity to explore a side of Palau few travellers ever experience.
Explore this hotelReturning this summer, Feste del Borgo once again takes centre stage at Borgo Egnazia, transforming the central piazza into a vibrant celebration of Puglia until October. With the vivid red of cherries and the sweet scent of pumpkin in the air, the piazza comes alive with folk music, local craftsmanship and authentic regional cuisine, while guests savour locally sourced produce, play nostalgic childhood games and soak up the lively rhythms of traditional tambourines.
A celebration at the heart of the estate is the Capocanale Feast, a long-table dinner beneath ancient olive trees illuminated by the glow of bonfires, held on selected dates throughout July, August and September. Hear stories of past harvests over traditional Puglian dishes, watch a cheesemaker prepare fresh giuncata and discover the art of making strascinate pasta – an authentic taste of Apulian life.
Borgo Egnazia has further cemented its reputation as one of Italy’s foremost well-being destinations after being named Leading Luxury Wellness Resort at July’s 2026 Global Elite Awards. At the heart of the experience is the renowned Vair Spa, where treatments draw on local traditions and holistic practices designed to restore mind, body and spirit. Combined with regionally inspired cuisine, thoughtful hospitality and the resort’s unique village setting, it is a wellness escape deeply rooted in a sense of place.
Bringing its signature style to the Athenian Riviera through to October 2026, Burberry’s unmistakable House Check has been reimagined across the shores of One&Only Aesthesis.
This elegant Riviera oasis has been adorned for the season by the iconic British fashion house, where heritage checks meet Greek glamour in an exclusive takeover. The pattern appears throughout the resort, from the main pool and tennis courts to bespoke touches that lend every sun-soaked day a distinctly fashionable energy.
In a setting of such natural beauty, it feels only fitting to dress the part. Guests staying here are invited to enjoy a private styling appointment at their nearest Burberry boutique before arrival, while a curated selection from the summer collection awaits at the resort for effortless Riviera dressing.
Explore this hotelCastaway luxury at the edge of Indonesia
The team behind legendary NIHI Sumba has unveiled its second Indonesian address on the remote island of Rote, brand-new for summer 2026. Set on the pristine white sands of Bo’a Beach, NIHI Rote brings the group’s barefoot sense of luxury and adventure to one of Indonesia’s least-explored destinations.
Even more intimate than its celebrated sister property, this under-the-radar gem is home to just 21 private pool villas and world-class surf, offering a true castaway feel for travellers seeking a genuine sense of discovery. The resort is built around an innovative Hospitality Academy, creating opportunities for local talent while reinforcing NIHI’s longstanding commitment to the communities it calls home.
Luxury Travel Designer, Leila Kozma, shares why this leading medical wellness retreat offers far more than a traditional spa escape, with six takeaways from her stay.
Every stay is tailored to individual goals, whether that’s detoxification, mental well-being, athletic performance or longevity. My personalised programme and treatment plan focused on running and overall fitness, and I left with recommendations that I’m still enjoying putting into practice since returning. You leave with the tools to keep progressing long after your stay.
Despite its cutting-edge focus on diagnostics, it’s everything you’d expect from a luxury wellness retreat and more. The idyllic lake surroundings and welcoming atmosphere felt incredibly relaxing. My sessions with the doctors never felt rushed; they took as much time as needed to discuss my results and goals, sharing advice and recommendations with genuine passion.
One of the resort’s most distinctive features, its altitude-simulation technology recreates the benefits of sleeping at up to 2,000 metres. By helping the body use oxygen more efficiently, it supports recovery, circulation and vitality, leaving you feeling refreshed and recharged by morning.
Gut health is a key pillar of the experience, featuring its acclaimed F.X. Mayr programme. Through a combination of advanced testing, personalised nutrition, therapeutic fasting and expert guidance, guests gain a clearer understanding of their digestive health and return home with practical strategies to support their well-being.
The level of insight is incredibly impressive. Comprehensive assessments, including 3D body scans, blood analysis and heart rate evaluations, reveal aspects of your health that may otherwise go unnoticed, providing a clear baseline for the future and practical takeaways long after your stay ends.
What sets Buff apart is its multidisciplinary team of doctors, nutritionists, therapists and performance specialists. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, each treatment and recommendation is shaped by medical expertise and designed to deliver meaningful, measurable results.
In a world that is as diverse as it is wide, journeys need to be far more than just a whistlestop tour.
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