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Travel Field Notes 01

1 week ago | sotheresthisplace.substack.com | Monica Mendal

In hotel news, there’s a lot to talk about in the South of France this summer. Here are a few worthy highlights as you plan your summer travel to the French Riviera…Last summer, the South of France was buzzing with the highly anticipated opening of Hôtel du Couventin Nice, and I can wholeheartedly attest that it lived up to the hype. The property and everything they’ve done with it is remarkable.
Summer Travel Plans from the Coolest Travelers I Know

2 weeks ago | sotheresthisplace.substack.com | Monica Mendal

Everyone has that friend they turn to for travel advice. I like to think I’ve become that friend for you—even if we’ve never met, I’ve loved getting to connect with so many of you in our Substack chat. As for me, I feel lucky to be surrounded by friends with deep, firsthand knowledge from years working in the travel industry—plus impeccable taste, original points-of-view, and a real gift for storytelling—so many of my best travel insights come directly from conversations with them.
My Favorite Secret Stays on Lesser-Known Greek islands

4 weeks ago | sotheresthisplace.substack.com | Monica Mendal

I’ve been fortunate to visit the Greek Islands many times—often returning to favorites like Sifnos and Milos, while also discovering new islands with each trip, thanks to the ease and frequency of the ferries. As partial as I am to a great hotel—and there’s no shortage of epic ones on the Greek Islands (see my consolidated Vogue list here)—I’m particularly fond of stays whose elemental spirit speaks indelibly of their location. I call these secret stays.
TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOT 04

1 month ago | sotheresthisplace.substack.com | Monica Mendal

Welcome back to Travel Troubleshoot, a ~monthly series where I answer paid subscribers’ travel questions submitted via our Substack chat. So, let’s talk about where you’re traveling this year or what places you’re curious about.
Souvenir Shopping: Milan

1 month ago | sotheresthisplace.substack.com | Monica Mendal

About five years ago, while on a trip to Venice with some friends, I was rummaging through my bag, searching for coins to leave after a couple of rounds of coffee at Caffè Florian. Just as I was about to give up, my friend Becky pulled out a chic green leather coin case with an elegant gold border, popped it open, spilling a cascade of coins onto the table.
My Favorite Affordable Hotels in Paris

1 month ago | sotheresthisplace.substack.com | Monica Mendal

I’m often asked about my favorite affordable hotels in Paris, so I’ve put together this guide that I’ll be updating regularly as rates change and new hotels open. First things first…What’s affordable? It's important to acknowledge that what qualifies as "affordable" can mean different things to different people.
Colombe d'Or: A Timeless Icon of the French Riviera’s Artistic Legacy

2 months ago | sotheresthisplace.substack.com | Monica Mendal

Last weekend, I checked into one of my favorite family-run hotels in the world: Colombe d’Or. Many of you have likely heard of it or have been lucky enough to visit this magical place. Originally opened in 1920 as a café bar, it later evolved into an inn, where the owner, Paul Roux—whose grandson still manages the property—would welcome local artists during the pre-war and post-war periods of the early-to-mid 19th century, often accepting artwork in exchange for a stay or a few meals.
Favorite places: José Ignacio, Uruguay

2 months ago | sotheresthisplace.substack.com | Monica Mendal

If you want to skip my personal anecdote about how the places you least expect are often the most surprising, and the joys of traveling just for the sake of it (blah blah blah), I've *bolded the point where the good stuff begins more than halfway through this intro. My parents recently returned from a trip to Uruguay, where they went to visit my mom’s childhood friend who lives there with her husband half the year.
My Essential Packing List: The Basics

2 months ago | sotheresthisplace.substack.com | Monica Mendal

I travel a lot and can confidently say I’m not an over-packer. A big part of that is thanks to my dad, who never let our family check bags when I was growing up (he was a stickler for efficiency), so I had to learn to pack smart from an early age. Later, as a fashion editor, I refined these skills by observing how the best stylists were the ones who could achieve a lot with very little.
Reader's Digest 02: Alternative Summer Destinations in Europe

2 months ago | sotheresthisplace.substack.com | Monica Mendal

Maybe you’re tired of the crowds infiltrating your favorite summer spots along the Amalfi Coast, the French Riviera and the Balearic islands. The narrow, winding streets of Positano weren’t built for the onslaught of visitors it’s forced to accommodate each year, and nearly every stretch of sand on the French Riviera now comes with an insane premium for a sun lounger and an Aperol Spritz.