Book These 10 Summer Vacations ASAP, or Risk Big Price Jumps
Book These 10 Summer Vacations ASAP, or Risk Big Price Jumps
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From Nantucket to the Amalfi Coast, these top summer destinations are filling fast. Here’s where to book now before availability drops and prices climb.
If you haven’t yet locked down a house rental or hotel stay as a summer treat to yourself—and perhaps your BFFs and family—what are you waiting for? Because the longer you wait, the fewer places there are to sleep at night, and the prices will only go up, not down. In addition to summer being peak season, some destinations around the world are hot and trending—and necessitate booking well in advance. From relaxing beach vacays on Nantucket and the Big Island, or in the Hamptons, to dream trips in Osaka or the Amalfi Coast, not to mention the heightened popularity of national parks and theme parks once the kids are out of school, don’t sleep on these.
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Nantucket
WHERE: Massachusetts
There’s a reason this island has more choices for longer-term house rentals than hotels—nobody wants to leave, and everybody wants a “home away from home” vibe. Yet homeowners also want to wedge their relaxing vacation onto the calendar. This creates congestion during the summer months. To score the best rate, or even a decent stay, don’t book over the Fourth of July or Labor Day, as that’s when many people flock to their vacation homes. Can you swing the last week of August or the second week of June? Outside of summer’s high season, this may open up rooms at tiny (and cute) hotels like the 17-room Life House Nantucket or the 20-room Greydon House.
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Orlando
WHERE: Florida
Since the majority of visitors to Walt Disney World, Epcot, and Universal Orlando Resort—which are all in Orlando—are under the age of 18, that means family vacations are when school’s out for the summer. This is high season. If you’ve been to any of these parks at least once, you know you’re not just buying a ticket. You’re buying a package of customized experiences. If you have your heart set on, say, a certain hotel that’s within the park—like Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort or Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa—or character dining experiences, VIP fireworks views, or other special perks, book early.
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Paris
WHERE: France
Oh, how the City of Light shines in summer, with golden light bathing the streets, outdoor cafes buzzing until midnight, and leisurely strolls (and picnics) along the Seine. This is exactly what everyone who plans a Francophile vacation is thinking: this is the best time of year. But here’s a pro tip: most of Europe is on holiday in August, and during this month you’ll be competing with more travelers, although you might also argue there are fewer Parisians in town. Perhaps you’ll score one of their stylish apartments for rent from a company such as Paris Perfect?
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London
WHERE: England
Similar to Paris, Americans love to flock to London during the summer when the days are longer, and kids are out of school. But that doesn’t make England’s largest city off limits. Summer in London means rooftop bars, outdoor cinemas, music festivals, pop-up urban beaches, and picnics that make you feel like royalty. If you can squeeze your trip into weekdays, that opens up more availability, as many Londoners are still working and you can dip in and out of museums with fewer crowds, and maybe even get the dream dinner reservations you crave. Getting tickets to West End musicals is not a challenge if you tap into last-minute (same-day or next-day) ticket broker TKTS or see a show during the day instead.
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The Hamptons
WHERE: New York
Just like Nantucket, this affluent coastal playground is popular with city dwellers along the East Coast, both for vacations and summer homes. One reason is the proximity to a major city: to reach Manhattan takes less than three hours, convenient for popping into the office or returning home for a weekend. Some New Yorkers even rent a home for the entire summer. Now that summer’s getting closer, you could score not only availability but a reduced rate, as homeowners are faced with last-minute cancellations and splice a month into several bookings. With only a few hotels here, it might be better to book a house with a group anyway.
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Big Island
WHERE: Hawaii
Due to the long flight, many people wait until summer to travel to Hawaii so they aren’t cramming a tropical vacation into a compressed holiday week or long weekend. From the West Coast, it’s a five- to six-hour flight, and it takes longer to reach Hawaii from the East Coast than it would to access Africa. But this is when the sun sets later, kids are out of school, and the beach and ocean feel even more refreshing. With the Kona coffee region, four national parks, and one of the world’s most active volcanoes (Kilauea), Big Island is Hawaii’s largest and popular with families who want more than just a beach or snorkeling.
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Anchorage
WHERE: Alaska
Alaska’s largest city is a great spot to indulge in what’s called the Midnight Sun—essentially a time of year when the sun never fully sets. This means you can take hikes in the wee hours of the morning or sit outside and enjoy dinner until the sun comes up. This is not a city with lots of hotel options, nor are there many rental cars, so it’s recommended to book as soon as possible. But even if you’ve waited until spring, don’t fret. There are always ride-share services (in lieu of renting a car in Anchorage) and plenty of group tours that handle all of the driving for you, should you want to go fishing, animal watching, canoeing or kayaking, or take a hike.
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Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge
WHERE: Tennessee
Nearly all of the national parks in the U.S. experience peak crowds during the summer months, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park—accessed through popular gateway towns Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge—is no exception. Summer is considered the busiest season, when parking lots are full and trails crowded, but it’s also refreshing to seek higher elevation and take in the lush, green environment.
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Osaka
WHERE: Japan
We’re not saying you shouldn’t go to Osaka—Japan’s third-most populated city—during summer because, yes, there is shaved ice, street foods, fireworks, outdoor dance festivals, and gorgeous gardens. Not to mention fun festivals like Tenjin (late July, with boat parades) and Sumiyoshi (late July/early August, also called “the purification festival”). But it will be crowded. Book early to save money and also get the best pick of hotels.
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Amalfi Coast
WHERE: Italy
Considered one of Italy’s most romantic destinations—and that’s saying a lot, as this is a country geared towards romance—this Southern Italy destination is ideal for summer because of the many beaches, scenic hiking trails, and boat tours. With some flexibility about where to stay in the summer months, as that’s peak season, don’t have your heart set on one town. You can lock in a hotel in a quieter, more affordable area, such as Minori, and then ferry hop around the region using TravelMar to popular spots like Positano or Amalfi.
L Catterton, Cedar Capital launch luxe platform
Acquisitions in France and Portugal the first properties to make up a platform across Europe in North America.
https://www.hotelinvestmenttoday.com/Development/Owners/L-Catterton-Cedar-Capital-launch-luxe-platform?
PARIS and LONDON – London-based Cedar Capital Partners and Paris-based L Catterton Real Estate have launched a strategic joint venture to build a 10- to 15-hotel luxury hospitality platform across Europe and North America. The partnership will pursue a value-add investment strategy focused on the acquisition, transformation, and repositioning of 5-star and luxury hotels in prime urban and resort destinations.
As part of the platform launch, the joint venture has completed its first two acquisitions:
- Garden Beach Hotel, a 177-key beachfront property in Juan-les-Pins (Antibes, French Riviera) is currently closed and represents a rare seafront repositioning opportunity. It is expected to be redeveloped into a Riviera flagship luxury destination.
- Penha Longa Resort, a 204-room Ritz-Carlton property, is situated within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, approximately 25 minutes from Lisbon Airport. Set across a 220-hectare estate, the property features two championship golf courses, Michelin-starred dining, an award-winning spa, and a country club.
The platform is designed to capitalize on strong secular growth in global luxury travel demand and a structural supply-demand imbalance in the high-end hospitality segment.
L Catterton is a consumer-focused investment firm, managing approximately $40 billion of equity capital across three multi-product platforms: private equity, credit, and real estate. The firm's funds have the ability to invest between $5 million and $5 billion, across the capital structure, in well-positioned consumer businesses. Some notable projects include Ginza SIX in Ginza Tokyo and the Miami Design District in Miami.
Founded in 2004, Cedar Capital Partners invests and specializes in luxury and lifestyle hotels and has invested over $5 billion globally.
“We see a compelling opportunity to build a differentiated luxury hospitality platform by combining our deep consumer insight and real estate capabilities with Cedar’s sector expertise,” said L Catterton Real Estate Managing Partner Mathieu Le Bozec. “This partnership is well positioned to capitalize on strong tailwinds in global luxury travel and to create significant long-term value through the repositioning of iconic assets in highly sought-after destinations.”
Ramsey Mankarious, founder and CEO of Cedar Capital, added: “We are excited to partner with L Catterton Real Estate to pursue a targeted and scalable strategy in the luxury hospitality sector. With a shared vision and complementary expertise, we believe this platform will enable us to unlock the full potential of unique properties and deliver exceptional experiences for guests in key destinations across Europe and the United States.
EOS launches hotel credit strategy
EOS Credit Partners will be led by Christopher Jordan, who joined the firm after more than 30 years at Wells Fargo.
https://www.hotelinvestmenttoday.com/Financials/Financing/EOS-launches-hotel-credit-strategy?
NEW YORK CITY — New York City-based EOS Investors has held a first close of approximately $150 million in commitments on its inaugural hotel credit strategy. The strategy will focus on senior whole loans, mezzanine financing and structured debt opportunities in the hospitality sector.
EOS Credit Partners is led by Christopher Jordan, a real estate banking veteran who joined the firm after more than 30 years at Wells Fargo, where he served in a number of senior and executive management roles, most recently as executive vice president and group head of Hospitality Finance and Specialty Real Estate Finance.
Both Jordan and EOS founder and chairman Jonathan Wang spoke with Hotel Investment Today in January for a video interview at the America’s Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) event in Los Angeles.
Wang said the firm first began looking at the opportunity in 2022, when interest rates started rising.
“We looked around and said, ‘Gosh, the risk return of credit actually feels a lot better than the risk return of equity,’ which is why we've been so slow to invest on the equity side. But we also acknowledged that we didn't have the expertise in-house to do this on our own,” he said.
So in early 2025, Wang and Jordan started discussing possibilities that Wang said, “could actually create something special and really fill a void in the industry.”
Jordan said the “ecosystem shift” in commercial real estate credit created this opportunity.
“The traditional participants and those who have dominated lending historically have clearly pulled back. We think that's a structural thing, not a temporary thing. So we saw the opportunity to fill the void left by some of those traditional lenders,” he said.
Jordan said EOS Credit Strategy will fill a unique void with its skill sets around equity investing and operations, as well as the new credit platform.
“Not many firms have all three of those capabilities. If you can combine those three, it gives you a lot of competitive advantages,” he said. “There's a lot of synergies. We're very excited about being a value-add partner to the industry. We really think we're going to be a great financing partner for many of our peers and many of the people I formally worked with.”
While at Wells Fargo, Jordan launched the firm’s hospitality finance unit in 2009 and scaled the business into one of the largest lodging and leisure balance sheet lending platforms in the U.S. He subsequently led the expansion of the platform into a multi-sector, specialty real estate lending business.
EOS has been active in the lodging sector since its founding in 2017 and owns a diversified hotel equity portfolio and operates nearly 60 hotels through EOS Hospitality, which collectively generate approximately $800 million in gross annual property-level revenue.
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