I’m happy to introduce the fourth blog in my new series ‘A Local’s Guide to’. In this series I’m challenging travel-savvy women from around the world to share expert local knowledge on the city they call home. This month’s instalment comes from the lovely Polly B
One of the best things about my job is getting to discover corners of the world that truly feel like hidden gems. They don’t come around on every trip, but when they do, I’m always so excited to share them on the blog. My latest hidden gem came in the form of Masseria Montenapoleone, a…
If you do a little research into the island of Madeira, it won’t be long until you find a mention of ‘Reid’s Palace’. Whether it’s for its glamorous afternoon tea, a gourmet restaurant recommendation or luxurious accommodation, there are endless reasons to step foot into Belmond Reid’s P
‘Where to go for winter sun?’ It’s a classic question that pops up every year, and one that my readers ask me frequently. Now that we’re well and truly into winter, I thought it was the perfect time to give you a good answer. Let me introduce you to the Portuguese island of Madeira. I&hellip
After an epic backpacking adventure around Vietnam and The Philippines, the island of Boracay was our final destination. Touching down in Kalibo Airport felt bitter sweet; bitter because it meant that we would soon be going back home to England, and sweet because I had a feeling we had saved the bes
If I can’t be travelling around the world, the next best thing is eating food from around the world. Travel and food are both so closely connected because the memory of a great meal can etch itself in your brain forever. When you eat that meal again elsewhere, its smell and tas
My recent city break to Lisbon was a cultural cocktail of exploring castles, hopping in tuktuks, getting lost in winding cobbled streets, photographing pastel coloured buildings, taking in panoramic views and stopping for plenty of coffee along the way. It’s safe to say we made the most of ou
You might be surprised to hear that before I hopped on a plane for my latest trip, I had absolutely no intention of blogging about it and I definitely didn’t think I would end up writing 7 reasons to visit Almuñécar. For the past 2 years I have travelled almost every month for my blog,&helli
Travelista Guest Blogger Harriet Harper reviews Ibiza’s Ushuaia Beach Hotel exclusively for The Travelista and Thomson Scene… Do you remember the last time you had that WOW feeling? When you stepped off a plane , when you open your balcony doors to a breath taking view, when you catch y
As one of the most historic cities in the World, it comes as no surprise that Florence is home to an abundance of luxury hotels where character and Firenze charm come as standard. But how many hotels in Florence can say they sit upon ancient Roman baths, were mentioned in Dan Brown’s Da Vinci
At the beggining of this month I was invited to experience 24 hours in Dublin with a handful of fellow travel and lifestyle bloggers. As part of this trip I was lucky enough to enjoy a night’s stay at The Westbury Dublin, one of the leading 5* hotels in the capital. Never one to turn down
My recent press trip to Malaysia was jam-packed to say the least. We sailed to deserted beaches, chugged through mangroves, braved the world’s steepest cable car, came face to face with monkeys and more. All of this was done in just 3 full days, so it’s safe to say me and me fellow bloggers were
No matter how many times I travel and no matter how many hotels I stay in, there can only ever be one place that is my favourite. People always ask me ‘where is the most amazing place you’ve ever stayed?’ For a while, the answer has been the same, until last month when I got…
For me, the excitement of stepping into a new luxury hotel never, ever gets old. Not even 20 hours of travelling from London to Malaysia can take away my excitement when stepping through the palatial doors of The Danna Langkawi. If anything, the jet lag and delirium made it all the more memorable, a
I recently got to travel over London VIP style. The experience came courtesy of the lovely people at The London Helicopter – who operate helicopter sightseeing experiences over London to anyone that has the desire – and bottle – to do so. Waking up last Sunday with a slightly sore head
