While autumn settles in, the LP team has been savoring the last glimpses of summer with various adventures across beautiful destinations. From cruising through the Swiss Alps in a rented campervan to stargazing under the Milky Way in the Bahamas, our map is now sprinkled with new pins.
Max, with his knack for finding the coolest wine bars wherever he goes, uncovered a perfect sundowner spot in Sicily that I’m definitely bookmarking for next year. Rachel, who curates our Instagram and Pinterest accounts, spent time in Portland, Maine, with her wife, exploring the kind of cafes and independent boutiques that perfectly capture her eye for aesthetics.
Let's dive into our recent travels and discoveries.
Max Felderman, Sales & Marketing Manager, Trade
I spent just over a week on the northern coast of Sicily, bopping between different beaches (some off the beaten path, some more accessible and luxe) and visiting a bunch of different cities. My visit coincided with Ferragosto, an Italian summer holiday where nearly everyone heads to the beach to celebrate, so the mood was festive and relaxed the entire time we were there.
Max's top picks
1. Best beach: My favorite was in Riserva Naturale dello Zingaro, one of Sicily's most famous natural parks. The beach was about a 45-minute hike from the entrance in brutal heat, but it was well worth it!
2. Can't miss: A visit to Cefalù. Stop at Enoteca Le Petit Tonneau and have a glass of wine overlooking the beach where the second season of White Lotus was filmed.
3.Top meal: Dinner at Abbazia Santa Anastasia, a gorgeous winery in the mountains near Castelbuono.
Max's tip: Don’t skip Catania, a fantastic city that's a bit more gritty and welcoming than Palermo. We spent a night at Palazzo Marletta, a wonderful hotel in the city center.
Aoife Breslin, Publicity & Marketing Coordinator
I spent a week in the Swiss Alps with friends, where we rented a campervan and went on a little road trip. We visited Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken, Grindelwald and Bern. As a traveler who finds joy in nature's raw beauty, spending the day sunbathing, swimming, and picnicking by the lakeside was nothing short of perfection. My Irish bones are well-equipped for the cool temperatures of the Swiss lakes, so swimming in the crystal clear waters of Lake Oeschinensee wasn't a problem.
Aoife's top picks
1. Best experience: I still have to pinch myself when I think of the views I was met with when I reached Lake Oeschinensee. Nestled in the Bernese Alps near Kandersteg, reaching this lake feels like you are stepping into a real-life postcard.
2. Can't miss: Jungfraujoch, otherwise known as the "Top of Europe". The journey to this summit begins with a steep gondola ride,
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