This week, we sat down with Marina Rogova to explore the vision behind The Rome EDITION, one of the city’s most refined contemporary lifestyle destinations. In our conversation, we discussed how the hotel balances modern design with the timeless character of Rome. From its distinctive social spaces and elevated dining concepts to the understated luxury woven throughout the guest experience, Marina shares what defines The Rome EDITION and how the property offers a more considered and immersive way to experience the Italian capital.

There are some trips that are all about the destination. Others are about the details.

Our exclusive Ibiza padel trip with XPI Padel was created to bring together everything we love about modern luxury travel – movement, sunshine, brilliant people, beautiful surroundings and those considered touches that make a trip feel genuinely memorable.

Think sun-drenched padel courts, boutique island stays, long lunches, relaxed dinners and enough time between matches to properly enjoy Ibiza away from the usual party narrative. It was active, social and stylish in a way that felt very Travel Seen.

And this is only the beginning.

We’ll be curating more padel trips and group experiences with XPI Padel, designed for players, friendship groups, corporate teams and anyone who wants to combine travel with something a little more dynamic. Whether you’re a complete beginner or already obsessed with the sport, these trips are built around connection, movement and the joy of doing something different.

But what made this Ibiza escape feel even more special was the way we partnered with brands that understood the energy of the trip.

While the usual Mediterranean hotspots continue to dominate summer itineraries, there’s a quieter wave of destinations redefining what a European escape can feel like. Less crowded, more design-led and rooted in place. Think intimate hotels, slow mornings and coastlines that still feel undiscovered.

Here’s a curated edit of places doing exactly that.

This week, we sat down with Natalie Gonzalez, General Manager of O2 Beach Club & Spa Barbados. In our chat, we delved into the vision behind one of Barbados’ most distinctive beachfront stays. From redefining the all-inclusive experience to capturing the true spirit of the island, Natalie shares what makes the property unique, how it connects guests to its south coast setting and the thoughtful details that turn a holiday into something far more personal.

Packing for Barbados is all about ease. You want pieces that feel polished but relaxed, beach-ready but still refined enough for lunch, sundowners and long, golden afternoons by the water.

This edit is built around one simple idea: a holiday wardrobe that works hard without looking like it’s trying too hard. Think lightweight cotton, soft blues, raffia textures, oversized sunglasses, warm beaded details and sun-ready beauty that still feels chic in your beach bag.

Whether you’re heading to the beach, slipping into lunch at the hotel or moving from poolside to sunset drinks, this is the kind of look we’d pack first.

Athens is often treated as a quick stop – a city defined by its landmarks, where most of the focus stays fixed on the Acropolis before moving on. But there’s more to it than that.

The city unfolds gradually. You notice it in the pace of the streets, in the way neighbourhoods shift from historic to modern within a few minutes and in how daily life carries on around places that have stood for centuries. It’s not just about what you visit, but how the city feels as you move through it.

And then there’s the coastline. The Athenian Riviera offers a different side entirely. Open water, quieter spaces and a slower rhythm that contrasts with the density of the centre. Moving between the two gives a better sense of Athens as a whole, not just its most photographed parts.