Oroko Travel’s guide to luxury holiday destinations defining this summer
A curated guide to the journeys to book for this summer, from the coves of Mallorca to the plains of the Serengeti.
Good travel is rarely rushed. Like a story that stays with you, it has a beginning, a middle and a sense of resolution. Space for pause. Moments of reflection. A crescendo that arrives naturally, not abruptly.
This same rhythm underpins the way Oroko designs luxury travel. Journeys are shaped to flow — days that unfold with ease, experiences that build gently, and places chosen not just for what they offer, but for how they make you feel together.
What follows is a selection of destinations Oroko clients are loving and booking for the summer season ahead. These are not fixed itineraries, but thoughtfully designed, tailor-made journeys, curated around your travel style, pace and priorities. As summer remains the most in-demand time of year, early planning ensures availability, flexibility and the sense of flow that defines how you travel.
The Balearic Islands are best experienced in early summer, before the season gathers momentum. Begin in Menorca, where the pace remains unhurried — quiet fishing villages, coastal walks and lunches that stretch into long afternoons. Continue to Mallorca for contrast rather than interruption: Palma’s cultural confidence and dining scene, the cooler air of Sóller and its surrounding valleys, and time spent along the island’s bays.
Thoughtfully positioned hotels and local insight — from island crossings to where to eat well — allow travel to flow naturally, creating a refined yet relaxed way of exploring the Balearics, ideal for couples or families without timetable or pressure.
Turkey is a destination that reveals itself fully only when shaped with expertise. Travel works best when Istanbul’s scale and history are explored with context and access — behind-the-scenes moments, hands-on craft and early starts that bring the city to life. From there, Cappadocia’s carved landscapes reward quieter routes, well-chosen hotels set away from the noise and experiences timed to the light and stillness of morning.
The journey then slows along the southern coast, where a hand-picked beach property becomes the backdrop for rest, swimming and unstructured family time. When the route, rhythm and logistics are carefully handled, Turkey unfolds as a journey of depth and balance.
Tanzania[/ur] is often a first introduction to safari for families, and when designed well, it feels both exciting and reassuring. Days unfold at a natural pace, shaped by early light and wide, open landscapes.
In Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater, encounters feel immersive yet calm — moments of quiet excitement shared together, guided by experienced hands and generous time. Further into the Serengeti, the scale widens, and the rhythm slows, creating space for wonder, conversation and stillness.
The journey ends on the shores of Zanzibar, where days return to the sea and families settle into a softer pace. Together, bush and beach create balance — an introduction to safari that feels considered, comfortable and memorable for all the right reasons.
Crete is at its most rewarding when travelled as a journey rather than a single stay. Begin in the west, where Cretan towns and coastal culture set the tone — historic streets, fertile plains and days shaped by sea air. From here, travel east as the landscape shifts to rugged hills and open horizons, arriving at a more secluded beach setting designed for unhurried family time.
Two carefully chosen family-friendly properties frame the experience — one for exploration, the other for rest. Whether self-driving or transferring privately, the route and pace allow Crete to unfold naturally, culminating in a finale that feels calm, generous and deeply restorative.
Summer in the Dolomites offers a welcome escape from Europe’s heat, where cooler air, forested trails and alpine lakes set a naturally unhurried rhythm. The experience is defined by where you stay: quieter mountain bases chosen for access to walking paths and open views, while remaining close to characterful alpine towns. Days are shaped by gentle movement and time outdoors without pressure, with lingering lunches in mountain refuges and evenings that return to stillness.
Active but never demanding, the Dolomites reward those who know how to travel to them — a form of summer escape that feels clear, balanced and quietly restorative.
shifts the scale of travel almost immediately. From the Prairies, the Rockies rise into view, and days unfold through Banff and Jasper, past glacier-fed lakes held in impossible blues. Travel moves easily between road and rail, with wide windows and unhurried moments that invite shared looking and quiet conversation.
On the Pacific edge, the landscape softens again. Carefully chosen coastal lodges sit lightly on the land, where First Nations guides share their stories and grizzlies fish along the river’s edge. From alpine clarity to ocean stillness, Canada offers a rare balance of scale, comfort and connection — a journey that lingers long after the return home.
Travel that flows is rarely something you notice in the moment. It’s felt in the pacing of the days, the ease of transitions, and the moments that arrive unplanned. When designed with care, a journey becomes more than a destination — it becomes time well spent, shared, and remembered.
These are the holidays Oroko clients are planning right now for the summer season ahead. To start designing your journey, speak to a travel designer on 01-2600 240 to arrange a consultation by phone or in office in Dublin, or email info@orokotravel.ie. To browse Oroko’s collection of holiday journeys, visit orokotravel.ie.
