Three luxury summer destinations to make a splash in

Three luxury summer destinations

Sail on Lake St. Moritz

St. Moritz in the Swiss Alps was originally known as a summer destination before the skiers arrived, thanks to its fresh air, cooler altitude and outdoor activities. In a bid to reclaim that heritage, Badrutt’s Palace Hotel in the resort town is giving guests the chance to sail on Lake St. Moritz in July and August in the hotel’s own private sailboat.

Explore the crystalline waters of the beautiful Upper Engadin Valley with a skipper or on your own and gain an alternative perspective on the Swiss Alps that is not defined by winter sports. Thanks to the Maloja wind that sweeps through the valley every afternoon, Engadin has long been considered ideal for sailing.

Badrutt’s Palace Hotel also offers paddleboarding and windsurfing on the lake, along with guided hikes on the glacier, helicopter trips over the valley and scenic railway journeys.

Rates from £730 a night, visit badruttspalace.com/en/summer/ for more information.

Design a superyacht in Arev St. Tropez

This summer, Arev St. Tropez has teamed up with Feadship, one of the world’s most prestigious builders of superyachts. The luxury hotel on the French Riviera is hosting a pop-up exhibition and film showing exploring superyacht design at its chic Place des Oliviers courtyard.

Lucky guests receiving a “Carte Blanche” invitation from the Feadship team will be invited to enjoy “The Ultimate Bespoke Design Experience,” where a Feadship designer will map out their own dream superyacht. Following a consultation to decide the purpose and aesthetics of the vessel, the designer will then create a custom handprinted design sketch to be presented in a leather roll and delivered to the guest’s suite along with a Feadship gift.

Until 15 August 2026. Rates from €1,500 in summer. Visit arevcollection.com.

Sail through the Indonesian islands

If you can’t bear the thought of summer ending, head to the southern hemisphere. From 29 September to 5 October, Silolana Sojourns will be sailing a traditional Indonesian yacht through the Komodo Archipelago, where guests are invited to combine world-class snorkelling and diving with treks across wild island terrain – travellers may even encounter the famous Komodo dragons while on a guided walk through Rinca Island.

Alternatively, from 23-30 November, Silolana Sojourns will be exploring Raja Ampat, which is celebrated as being one of the most biodiverse marine regions in the world. Guests can go on a diving expedition to explore the vibrant coral gardens, possibly meeting dugongs and turtles along the way.

From £2,300 per person for each seven-day journey, based on two people sharing a cabin. Visit silolona.com for the full list of what’s included.

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