The Mediterranean Hot List: Where to Go, Stay & Discover in 2027

An insider's guide to the destinations, extraordinary homes and emerging travel trends shaping our Mediterranean summers.

Hosted by Citizen Femme in partnership with The Thinking Traveller, this conversation brings together leading voices in travel, design and hospitality to reveal the Mediterranean destinations worth knowing about for 2027.

From the quieter corners of Sicily and Puglia to the islands of Greece and the wild beauty of Corsica, the panel will share where the most discerning travellers are heading next, the emerging places to know, the villas worth planning a holiday around and the local experiences that make a trip unforgettable.

Meet the panel

Zuleika Fennell | CEO, The Thinking Traveller
Leading one of the Mediterranean’s most respected villa specialists, Zuleika believes extraordinary holidays begin with a deeper connection to a place and its people. She’ll share the destinations inspiring her for 2027, the appeal of a home with real character and how local knowledge can transform a Mediterranean escape.

Maria Kastani | Greek fashion entrepreneur and tastemaker
Maria brings a personal perspective on Greece, sharing local knowledge, favourite places and insider recommendations for discovering the country beyond its familiar hotspots.

Katie Silcox | Managing Editor, Citizen Femme
Katie is Citizen Femme's managing editor. A travel, culture and lifestyle writer, she has previously held editorial roles at Condé Nast Traveller, GQ, Architectural Digest and Lonely Planet. Having spent seven years living in Greece, she brings both an editor’s eye and first-hand knowledge of the Mediterranean.