MY HOT TIPS FOR MILOS - Because Milos is pure magic and I’m still not over it.

SWIM

• Sarakiniko Beach. Looks like the moon, but hotter. White volcanic rock formations that make you feel like you’re on another planet. Utterly surreal.
• Firopotamos Beach. Imagine if a postcard and a Greek god had a baby. Prepare to stay longer than you planned. You’ll fall in love.
• Mandrakia. Possibly the cutest little fishing village on earth. So charming it hurts.

EAT
Non-negotiable: One gyros a day keeps the doctor away.

• O’Hammo’s. A must. Yia Yia’s recipes, menus handwritten with love and custom pottery you’ll want to take home. No bookings, so get there early. We went back twice. That says it all.
• Kivotos ton Gefseon Bakery. Every greek pastry you can imagine. Still dreaming about the galaktoboureko.
• Trapatselis. Local charm, on the water, checkered tablecloths, overflowing bougainvillea. Need I say more?
• Medusa. Order everything. It’s seafood heaven with the views to match.
• Sirocco. Volcanic Restaurant. You choose your own fish and they cook it in geothermal sand. Brilliant.

VISIT

• Hire an ATV and just go! Zip around the island, especially to Klima to see the colourful fishing shacks.
• Boat Cruise around to the Kleftiko caves. Turquoise water like you’ve never seen. 
• Watch the sunrise at Sarakiniko - you will not regret it.

STAY in Adamas to be central, Plaka for a traditional Cycladic experience and Apollonia for total peace and quiet. 

Love Sar x

MY HOT TIPS FOR PUGLIA - You'll want to save this one.

SWIM

Monopoli. Water so clear you’ll want to bottle it.

Lido Cala Paura. Quiet, calm, dreamy. Your secret spot.

Polignano A Mare. She’s an icon and she is the moment.

MANGIA

Casa San Giacomo. Life-changing orecchiette.

Adimare, Locorotondo. Deli Bar. No menu. The owner just knows. Figs while you wait? A dream.

Masseria Moroseta. One long table. Beautiful strangers. Farm to table dining. Chefs kiss. 

VISIT

Ceramic artisans at work in Grottaglie.

Trulli houses in the town of Alberobello. 

STAY

Masseria Moroseta, Ostuni - Just go & thank me later.

Note* I suggest hiring a car. It's the best way to travel around Puglia with ease and get the most out of your trip.

Love Sar x

MY HOT TIPS FOR CAPRI - The jewel of the Mediterranean.

SWIM

• Marina Piccola. Here you will feel like a local. You’ll be talking with your hands in no time.
• La Fontellina. Needs no intro. It’s pure glamour and it speaks for itself.
• Da Luigi. A front row seat to the iconic Faraglioni rocks.
• Bagni Internazionale. Come for the colourful umbrellas, stay for the vibes. 
• Lido Del Faro. Saltwater pool + crystal shoreline. Pure bliss. 

MANGIA

• Da Paolina. Dine under the lemon trees. An Italian dream.
• Villa Verde. Classic Capri, always a yes.
• Aurora. A culinary institution.
• Buonocore Gelateria. Fresh warm waffle cones made to order. The smell alone worth flying back for. 
• Ristorante Panorama. The name says it all. Must go at sunset. 
• Da Georgio. Traditional island cuisine? Si, grazie. 
• Il Geranio. High key obsessed. 

VISIT

• Gardens of Augustus & Via Krupp. Picture-perfect. 
• Sail around the coastline. Blue Grotto, Faraglioni, all of it. Just wow. 
• Chairlift to Anacapri. Golden hour hits different there.
• People-watch in the Piazetta with a sorbetto di limone. Elite combo. 
• Open-roof taxi ride. Total Sofia Loren moment. 

Love Sar x

My Hot Tips for Positano. There are places you visit, and then there are places that visit you. 

SWIM

• Grande Spiaggia. Quintessential Positano. 
• Bagni Arienzo. Spritz. swim, nap, pasta. Say less. 
• One Fire Praiano. It’s a bloody good time! Don’t miss the 4:30pm Melon Time ritual.
• Da Adolfo. Laid back, no frills beach shack - in the best way possible. Accessible only by boat.
• Fornillo Spiaggia. Fewer crowds. Favoured by locals.
  

MANGIA E BEVE

• La Tagliata. No menu. Just plates and plates of love.
• Chez Black. An institution - and for good reason. You’ll see!
• Il Capitano. Cliffside terrace dining. What more could you want? 
• Franco’s Bar. Chicest cocktail spot. Dress up. Stay a while.
• Il Tridente. Talk about location! You will feel the magic. 
• Le Sirenuse. Ultimate luxury. Honestly, why be anywhere else?
  

VISIT

• La Tagliata cooking class and learn from the best.
• Boat day trip because the water will always be the best seat in town.
• Stroll Via Cristoforo Colombo for ceramics, art & limoncello.  
• ‘Path of the Gods’ hike. Remember to bring molto aqua! 
• Hop on a scooter and ride to Fiordo Di Furore. 

Love Sar X