Southern France, but a completely different vibe than the Côte d'Azur: Cap FerretA luxurious seaside resort full of oyster ports. That means drinking gallons of rosé and slurping oysters in coves under the pine trees. Preferably with a group of friends, followed by an overnight stay at The Heart of the Ferret, a beautiful villa in nature with seven rooms.

Love for everything that farm-to-table is, even if it doesn't come from the sea, so restaurant and guesthouse Le Doyenné (about 40 km from Paris) is still high on Emma's culinary wish list.

Emma discovered the island through her friend Shari Wijnhoud Pantelleria In Italy (known for its excellent wines!), situated between Sicily and Tunisia. She stayed at the beautiful Parco Dei Seisi, though Shari often has good tips on accommodations as well. Together with Ellen Grandjean, she runs Plinius: a platform full of accommodations in Italy. We previously shared their story and tips in our SUITCASE STORIES series.

This is what Shari said about Pantelleria: "When I landed in a small propeller plane at the tiny airport, it felt like I'd stepped back in time fifty years, and that feeling lasted my entire stay. There's very little to do, but that was precisely the charm."

Put on your rain boots and go: summer in England. Rent a cottage through Kip Hideways, visit farm-to-table Restaurants like Nancarrowfarm, and eat at The Hidden Hut in Cornwall. Also check out this list of coastal towns in Yorkshire.Stuck in a London rain shower after all? Then these are the best gastropubs to play your pub game.