“Anywhere on the Amalfi Coast. And, although it can be touristy certain times of year, I will always love Capri—the little streets, the aqua blue waters, the colorful umbrellas and the delicious beachside lunches at La Fontelina. And who doesn’t love an Italian?” —Mary McDonald, interior designer
“My own backyard in the Hamptons! Travel for enjoyment is a luxury, but I travel so much for business that once I am home, nothing beats my own backyard with friends.” —Kerry Delrose, interior designer
“Vacation is something I understand that other people do and enjoy. I have a drawer full of plane tickets to all places remote, but I just haven’t found the time to get there. My last memorable vacation was at Lake Garda in Italy overlooking the alps.” —Darryl Carter, interior designer
“My favorite summer getaway is actually my weekend house upstate. I have a place in Accord, NY, on a small lake, and I love going there to canoe, swim, grill out. It feels like summer camp—I find being in nature so restorative.” —Brad Ford, interior designer and owner and principal of Fair Design and Field + Supply
“The incredibly chic yet truly approachable Amalfi Coast is my absolute favorite for a summer getaway. In the past, I have spent several days traveling through Amalfi on a moped, which instills a great sense of freedom. I love to investigate the small surrounding towns and integrate myself with the local culture. I’ve always stayed at Le Sirenuse in Positano, which envelopes you with a classic old school, under the radar, luxe environment that makes me feel as though I’m revisiting the days of The Talented Mr. Ripley—one of my favorite movies.” —Robert Passal, interior designer
“Any time that we can spend in France is always beautiful! This year we will start in Paris and travel south ending up in Isle sur la Sorgue, looking at antiques and gardens along the way.” —Brittany Bromley, interior designer
This article appears in the June 2018 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).