Spring-Summer 2026
Carte Blanche
Ready-to-Where Collection
Carte Blanche, translating to ‘white paper’ in French, signifies a feeling of complete freedom. A fresh start on your journey to exploring something new and doing things differently.
As we look toward the spring and summer seasons, we’ve curated a destination collection that evokes the white-washed freedom of a carte blanche experience: sun-bleached buildings, endless beaches, and spaces that feel like blank canvases for your own becoming. Here, you have permission to release familiar constraints, awaken creativity, and start your journey anew.
Paros, Greece
Why Paros?
Here, whitewashed lanes twist through bougainvillea-draped alleys, ending at chapels perched above quiet coves. Paros offers quintessential Cycladic beauty without the crowds: a calmer, more authentic alternative to its famous neighbors, yet no less radiant. Think sun-warmed beaches, distinct architecture, and harbors where fishing boats bob alongside waterfront tavernas.
Why Now?
Most enchanting in June and early July, the energy of Paros is warm and lively, but not yet surrendered to midsummer's rush. The island hums with activity while maintaining its unhurried charm, offering you space to breathe deeply and move at your own pace. This is when Paros glows brightest: present enough to feel alive, peaceful enough to restore your soul in the heart of a busy spring and summer season.
Algarve, Portugal
Why Algarve?
Think of Algarve as your blank canvas painted in light and salt air. Whitewashed fishing communities perch dramatically on golden cliffs, their walls gleaming under the Atlantic sun. Hidden limestone grottos and chalky coves invite exploration by boat while glistening-white beaches stretch endlessly toward the horizon. Here you can enjoy the freshest seafood, walk dramatic rock formations carved by centuries of waves, and wander through villages that tumble toward the water with that signature Mediterranean charm.
Why Now?
May and June find Algarve at its most luminous: warm and sun-drenched, yet still untouched by summer's peak crowds. The coastline feels authentically yours to discover, whether you're kayaking through hidden sea caves or savoring leisurely seaside meals that stretch into golden nights. This is when the region reveals its true character: vibrant enough to energize your spirit, serene enough to let you move at the rhythm of the tides.
Kyoto, Japan
Why Kyoto?
For a few fleeting weeks each spring, Kyoto turns white with cherry blossoms. Petals drift across temple courtyards and riverbanks, cloaking the ancient city in a fleeting veil of beauty. Tradition deepens the palette: the all-white wedding kimono, delicate rice cakes, and the soft glow of paper lanterns. Though Kyoto is steeped in history, the spring season casts a refreshing, captivating glow over the landscape and the mood of this special city.
Why Now?
Arrive in late March or early April to experience the blossoms at their fullest bloom. Greet the Fushimi Inari Shrine with thousands of vermilion torii gates snaking up the hillside. Visit Kinkakuji, a Zen temple shimmering in gold leaf, and take your time in the Tofukuji Temple Gardens which feel especially stunning through the spring and summer season.
Peru & Andes Mountains
Why Peru and the Andes Mountains?
Snow-crowned peaks pierce cobalt skies while herds of alpacas dot emerald highlands like scattered clouds. Here, ancient Incan terraces cascade down mountainsides, and traditional weavers work with pristine alpaca wool that has clothed these peaks for centuries. Picture citadels hidden in cloud forests, valleys carved by time, and air so crystalline, you can sharply see the stars. The Andes offer transformation through altitude - both literal and metaphorical.
Why Now?
The dry season from May through August transforms these mountains into their most pristine selves. The clear air eliminates the veil between you and the peaks, while stable weather opens remote trails and sacred sites that remain inaccessible during rainy months. This is when the Andes reveal their most dramatic contrasts: emerald valleys against snow-white summits, ancient stone against endless sky. It’s a landscape that elevates perspective in every sense.
Iceland
Why Iceland?
Though Iceland’s popularity has increased, this unique region remains largely untamed. Massive glaciers carve through valleys while crisp waterfalls thunder nearby, creating a landscape where ice rules supreme. Black volcanic earth provides stark contrast to endless snowfields while arctic foxes and puffin colonies add touches of wild beauty to this stark frontier. Of all destinations within this collection, the Iceland canvas is the most raw: a land where fire meets ice and nature's extremes collide in spectacular displays of power and purity.
Why Now?
Iceland offers two distinct seasons of carte blanche magic. March and April deliver your final opportunity to witness the aurora borealis dancing across snowy terrain in a farewell performance before the seasons change. June through August brings the mesmerizing midnight sun, where endless daylight bathes glaciers in an ethereal glow and lush meadows contrast dramatically with permanent ice. Each season reveals Iceland's dual personality: winter's mystical darkness or summer's surreal vibrance.
Bora Bora
Why Bora Bora?
Powder-soft beaches dissolve into lagoons of impossible turquoise, where pearl farms shimmer beneath the surface like underwater treasures. At the heart of Bora Bora, Polynesian culture celebrates renewal through flowing pareos, intricate shell leis, and coconut-rich cuisine that defines island living. This is your tropical sanctuary. Imagine overwater bungalows suspended above coral gardens, where barefoot luxury meets authentic island traditions, and every sunset feels picturesque, painting the sky in brilliant coral and gold.
Why Now?
The dry season from May through August delivers Bora Bora at its most spectacular: cloudless skies, reflective blue waters, and lighter humidity that won't weigh you down. Trade winds keep temperatures perfect while ensuring the lagoon reveals its full spectrum of color, from deepest sapphire to the palest aquamarine. This is when the island achieves its legendary reputation: weather so reliable you can plan every sunrise swim and sunset sail, knowing each day will unfold in story-book tropical style.
