Begin with how you want to feel

A coastal escape might mean an intimate hotel and long walks, or a full-service resort with everything close at hand. Decide what a good day looks like before choosing a destination.

Choose the room as carefully as the hotel

Privacy, a terrace, proximity to the water, and the layout of a suite can matter as much as the property itself. Tell Sean which details will make the difference to your stay.

Leave something unplanned

Choose one or two experiences you would love to arrange, then give the rest of the days some space. An itinerary should support your time away, with room for a late breakfast and a change of mind.

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