The island of La Reunion is one of the most unique destinations I have been to in all my life. It is a tiny undiscovered Island close to Mauritius and is a thrill seekers paradise. During my adventure trip, I stayed at LUX* La Reunion, which is the only 5* resort on the Island and provided the perfect platform to explore this hidden… View Post
My First Time in First Class with Air Mauritius
When I was on my second ever press trip back from Mauritius, I was thrilled to discover that our ‘press’ party had been upgraded to First Class thanks to Air Mauritius. Travel Perk #63094 The first class experience began well before take off. Our tickets gave us access to the VIP area in the departure lounge, which was full of… View Post
Paradise Found at Constance Moofushi, Maldives
Not one to frequently find herself in the lap of exotic luxury, Guest Blogger Sophie Stewart couldn’t believe her luck when she was told she would be jetting off to the Maldives to celebrate her Mum’s 50th birthday earlier this year. Swapping her high flying London job for a week of pure relaxation at the 5* Moofushi Island Resort in… View Post
A Stay at Sofitel Imperial Palace, Marrakech
A spoonful of Islamic tradition, a dash of contemporary French chic and a sprinkle of Moroccan charm. A culturally rich combination all housed within a magnificent Moorish fortress. This is my experience of the Sofitel Imperial Palace in Marrakech… With Marrakech increasingly becoming one of the world’s most fashionable tourist destinations, it’s no surprise that the city has seen a recent… View Post
Review: The Bayerischer Hof Hotel Munich
In every great city, there lies a great hotel. A hotel that sits a clear mile above the rest offering a standard of excellence that can knock the socks off anyone lucky enough to experience it. To be that hotel in a city as affluent, dynamic and cultured as Munich, it has to be a damn good hotel. And I… View Post
My Helicopter Ride in La Reunion, Indian Ocean
Ever heard of the Island of Reunion? No, four months ago neither had I. It’s strange when you find yourself in a destination that you never knew existed, thinking about how its beauty has been around all this time and you’ve never given it a second thought. After three unforgettable days of trekking mountains, soaring over Jurassic peaks by helicopter,… View Post
A Weekend Break in Munich
Having recently done all the European ‘biggies’ (Paris, Rome, Barcelona) I decided I wanted to try and see some of the smaller and lesser known cities in Europe this year. I had heard a lot about Munich being a trendy and upcoming destination with double the charm and half the crowds of other oversaturated European cities. So when I got… View Post
A Mini-Cruise to Amsterdam
Any excuse for a long weekend away and I’m on it, especially if it involves seeing a place of the world I haven’t been to before. Despite The Netherlands being located just a short hop away from the UK and my Father’s Dutch roots, at the ripe age of 22 I had still never visited this enigmatic country. The excuse… View Post
What’s On My Travel Bucket List?
My life revolves around travel and I constantly find myself day dreaming on a daily basis about what exactly would be on my ultimate travel bucket list. Here is mine! I’d love to hear your comments about what you think of my list and if you can suggest anything else I can add to it. There’s a whole world out… View Post
Top 3 Hotel Trends of 2013
Make yourself at home with an apartment swap or revel in luxurious glamour and celebrate with the increasingly extravagant complimentary hotel gifts 1. Hotels with Little Extras Hotels trying to charge for Wi-Fi these days can expect a download of complaints. Nor will own-brand toiletries do; many now expect designer amenities, free mineral water and ‘experiences’ such as museum access… View Post