25/08/2026
In a world of algorithms, it’s easy to become stuck in a loophole of the same recommendations - so, we asked the people who actually know these places: our travel insiders, experts and locals on the ground for their current tips of where to go, what to see and the travel highlights that should be on your list for when you’re next visiting these locations.
Swipe through for real recommendations across Asia, Scotland, Cape Town, Chile, Panama and Sweden - places potentially worth building your next trip around...
📍Susanna Rönn, Co-Founder of Sibbjäns (Sweden): “Wander the Botanical Garden in Visby, then make the trip to Gotska Sandön - a remote national park with pale beaches that could be mistaken for the Maldives.”
📍Jules Maury, Head of Scott Dunn | Luxury Travel : “Islas Secas has truly been a standout discovery this year, alongside Panama City. Having sailed the South Pacific, the Barrier Reef, and the Indonesian archipelagos, I can say with real comparison behind me, Islas Secas and Casa Cavada is magical, the restaurant, the beach, the accommodation, all of it.”
📍Chris Kennedy, WildLand (Scottish Highlands): “I may be biased, but I find the Scottish countryside is where I can truly relax and disconnect – which is something I constantly crave. Sutherland in the North of Scotland is my current ‘happy place’ either on a white sandy beach near Lundies House, or hiking to the waterfall on Ben Hope near our Hope Lodge project”
📍Danny, Panda Protector (Upper House Chengdu, Chengdu): “my visit to the Chengdu Panda Base transformed childhood admiration into something personal and I now introduce guests to Dujiangyan Panda Valley for hands-on volunteer experience for a deeper understanding behind their conversation efforts.”
📍Luiza Mattos, Marketing Director at Awasi (Chile): “UNAI is a fine-dining restaurant owned by the former head chef of awasi.atacama. The menu highlights elevated dishes inspired by local ingredients and traditions. One of my favourites is the octopus with avocado and pil pil sauce. Another restaurant to check out is Emporio Andino. Just a few blocks from the local market and church, this casual spot is a local favourite known fo
