1. FRANCE
Early in the summer we drove to the south of France for a job, couldn't bear the idea of a string of boring identikit hotels and ended up scoring a series of unbelievable places to stay. Our two best finds were via Sawdays and Air BNB.
We just hyperventilated our way around Domaine de Boulancourt. Every turn revealed another adorable feature and the wonderful chatelaine even stocked us up on (very nice, very cheap) local wine and mosquito repellent, both of which we'd neglected to pick up from the nearest shop because we'd been so captivated by the local scenery. We could've happily stayed a week.
Once we'd finally caught our breath we continued on to La Chabanne, where we promptly had another gasping fit. Sometimes you just can't win...
Lesson: when in France, take a punt on independent accommodation. On that note also check out this lovely spot where we've spent many happy overheated days. Happens to have Brigitte Bardot's aunt as next door neighbour (confusingly she's younger than Brigitte).
2. CORSICA
Corsica was our next POA, for a beautiful wedding. Corsicans are a famously warlike bunch, a trait which has it's downsides. One of the upsides, however, is that any rich person trying to swallow up a nice little beach by plonking his or her house in front of it is liable to have the roof blown off in time for next summer. Thus you're never short of a secluded cove, if you know where to look.
Lesson: look out for small, well worn paths at the side of the road. That way lies heaven.
3. CROATIA
Hvar was our landing spot at the end of the summer, for a lovely private event and a welcome escape from the onset of Autumn in London. Can't say we were very taken by the mainland but the second we set foot on the islands we were in L-O-V-E. The clearest, bluest water, the prettiest little beaches and - somehow - barely any people.
Lesson: we don't have one, apart from it's nice, have a go.
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