The Trips That Defined 2025

Standout stays from the creators I trust, and what’s on their 2026 wish lists.

I caught up with some of my favorite creators on their standout stays from last year, and the destinations topping their 2026 travel wish lists.

Read on for their favorites, and reach out to book your next getaway with the best rates and perks.

Hotel bookings are complimentary through Sur Collective, and January is the best time to plan!

SAMAH DADA — Find her Substack here, Samah Dada!

FAVORITE HOTEL: Six Senses Kyoto, Japan

Sur Collective Perks:

• $100 USD hotel credit per stay

• Daily complimentary breakfast for two

• Priority for a complimentary room upgrade, subject to availability

• Local welcome amenity

• Early check-in / late check-out, subject to availability

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AMELIA EDMONDSON

FAVORITE HOTEL: Thyme, Gloucestershire, UK (The Cotswolds)

Sur Collective Perks:

• Priority for complimentary room upgrade, subject to availability

• Early check-in and late check-out, subject to availability

• Complimentary a la carte breakfast in our Ox Barn restaurant

• Welcome Bertioli spa gift

• Welcome homemade botanical mock/cocktail in the Baa Bar

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HOPE LAVINE — Find her substack here, Hope LaVine!

FAVORITE HOTEL: San Ysidro Ranch, Montecito, CA

Sur Collective Perks:

• Priority for Room Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability

• Daily breakfast for two guests (included in property rates)

• $100 USD Hotel Credit

• Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability

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SARA TANE — Find her substack here, Sara Tane!

FAVORITE HOTEL: Punta Caliza, Holbox, Mexico

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ELLA MILLER

FAVORITE HOTEL: Glenlo Abbey, Galway, Ireland

Sur Collective Perks:

• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability

• Daily Full breakfast for up to two guests

• Complimentary 9-hole round of golf for up to two guests, including green fees and
  pull-trolly hire

• Traditional Afternoon Tea for up to two guests per room, once during stay

• Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability

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AMY ZHANG

FAVORITE HOTEL: La Fantaisie, Paris, France

Sur Collective Perks:

• Complimentary daily breakfast

• Room Upgrade Upon Availability

• Early check-in, Late check-out, upon availability

• 100 EUR credit for F&B or Spa

• Bottle of champagne upon arrival

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SAMANTHA MOORE — Book her Venice cottage here!

FAVORITE HOTEL: Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort, Big Island, Hawaii

Sur Collective Perks:

• Complimentary daily breakfast

• Room Upgrade Upon Availability

• Early check-in, Late check-out, upon availability

• 100 EUR credit for F&B or Spa

• Bottle of champagne upon arrival

Thank you to Samah, Amelia, Hope, Sara, Ella, Amy and Sam for sharing their travel favorites! Stay tuned for more interviews soon.

x

Allison