Copenhagen, Denmark Why go? Copenhagen is a model of sustainable urban living, and in 2026, it’s going to be all about cycling, organic dining, and eco-friendly hotels. The city is one of the happiest in the world, and it shows. Kyoto, Japan Why go? After the frenzy of Tokyo, Kyoto’s temples, zen gardens, and traditional […]

There is a case to be made that nobody should visit Ibiza in July. Not because July is bad, but because the island saves its best self for later. Come in the back half of August and on into September and you find the version the regulars quietly keep to themselves. The sea is at […]

Thank you to Expedia for sponsoring this blog post. I’ve been visiting 30a ever since my college days (which were far too many moons ago at this point, thank you very much). We took a family trip to Watersound this month, and it was Alex’s first time to visit. Being the Aussie he is, Alex […]

A Coastal Maine Road Trip with Kids (What to Know Before You Go) We packed in lobster rolls, coastal strolls, lighthouses and one too many “just one more stop!” moments…all within 6 days (that’s all we had). And while it was so much fun, it was also… a lot. Looking back, I’d absolutely recommend stretching […]

As a series of heatwaves unfurled across the capital, residents ventured out of their warm homes in search of exciting and cooling summer experiences. With the season coinciding with my mother’s first-ever visit to London, I too put on the thinking cap to arrange a series of enticing activities. Tai Chi: Kew Gardens With my […]

Ask most people when they’d book a villa in the Mediterranean and you’ll get the same answer: August. Sometimes July, if they’re trying to be clever about it. Almost nobody says September, which is odd, because September is when the whole thing actually starts to work properly. I say this every year to clients who […]

Most people think of a superyacht and picture the obvious things. A huge boat. Expensive interiors. A crew waiting around. That’s only part of it. Modern superyachts have become surprisingly sophisticated spaces. They are built for entertaining, relaxing, exercising, working and, of course, getting away from everyone else. The yacht itself almost becomes a private […]

Easy and family travel don’t always go together. Traveling with kids usually means more planning, more logistics, and more things to think about. Strollers. Car seats. Backpacks. Snacks. You know the feeling of needing a vacation after the vacation? Fortunately for us, this wasn’t that. Beaver Creek is different. We already knew this from spending […]

The South Island of New Zealand is not a fly-and-flop destination, and Wānaka least of all. If you’re planning a significant trip together, a honeymoon or a milestone anniversary or simply the kind of holiday you’ve been putting off long enough that now’s the time, then the default templates of a beach resort, city break, […]