After visiting the likes of Rome, Milan, Naples, Tuscany and The Amalfi coast, I decided it was time to go in search of a lesser-known, more rustic Italy. Puglia is a rural region on the south coast of Italy. Imagine rolling hills, sun-drenched vineyards and olive trees alongside a stretch of specta
Grantley Hall reopened in 2019 following £72m of investment and 4 years of renovation. Since then it has created a world-class, five star experience for its guests. Since winning Hotel of the Year at the 2022 AA Hospitality Awards, I knew I had to go and see it for myself, especially as it’s loca
My body has gone into a bit of shock since arriving back from Sri Lanka. This cold UK weather has left me craving warm winter comfort food on a daily basis (yes, the struggle is real). But indulging in your favourite winter warmers doesn’t have to be a dirty little secret that only ever takes&
The Amalfi Coast isn’t a place where you do things by halves. It’s all about big yachts, big hats and big budgets. Destinations don’t come much more bucketlist-worthy than this, so if you’re planning a dream trip to Amalfi, you want to make sure you’re staying in a hotel equally as breath
If my recent trip to Alberta in Canada has left you dreaming of your own winter Canadian adventure, you’re in the right place. I am writing this post to help anyone who is thinking of planning a similar road trip through Alberta and to share all of the A-to-B logistics that could save you hours&he
In a city where art and design are the driving forces, it makes sense to stay in a hotel that does both of these qualities justice. Let me introduce The Pulitzer Amsterdam; a boutique design hotel in the heart of Amsterdam’s trendiest neighborhood, the Negen Straatjes. Made up of twenty-five 17th
If you’re planning a cross-country trip to Vietnam you’re definitely in the right place. In this blog post I’m going to give you a detailed version of my 3 week Vietnam itinerary, including my route, the things we did in each place and where we stayed (all of which I would totally
After spending 3 weeks in The Philippines, I can safely say it is my new favourite country in the whole entire world. The people are warm and friendly, the scenery is spectacular, the beaches are the definition of paradise and the scuba diving is the best I have ever experienced – I could go on!&h
Milan is an Italian city I have such fond memories of, after planning a very fun hen party there for my best friend’s wedding. It’s a place of so much elegance and style, and somewhere I’d love to return to. But since my Milan trip, there have been so many new bar, restaurant and hotel…
Cruising has long been associated with travellers of an older generation, but as millennial who has enjoyed 3 cruises now, I am here to challenge that stereotype. Mainly because it’s such a beautiful way to travel and I don’t want you to miss out. Let me start by acknowledging there is s
Nothing beats the feeling of checking into a luxurious hotel. But what if you could create a similar feeling in your own home? After travel writing for almost 10 years, I have been lucky enough to have reviewed many 5 star hotels. Based on my own experiences, here are 5 ways to make your bedroom&hel
Regal Princess was the ship that I called home for 10 days as we cruised through Scandinavia. If you’ve never done a cruise before, it’s probably difficult to image the sheer scale of a ship that accommodates around 3,500 passengers and 1,300 crew. It’s also probably difficult to imagine wha
Last weekend I went to Taste of London in Regent’s Park with my younger sister Alanna. Taste of London, otherwise known as the ‘World’s Greatest Restaurant Festival’, is a chance for London’s top foodie establishments to come together to make a collection of pop up
My stomach burst with nerves as I read the text over breakfast at Cordée des Alpes. It was Lucie from the hotel letting me know that the weather conditions were good and that the paragliding could go ahead at 11am that morning. The day before I was told it would be highly unlikely that I…
You’re never too old for a girls weekend away, right? My best friend Naomi lives in The Lake District, so we’re always making plans and finding excuses to meet up. Every time we meet, laugh hysterically, indulge in good food and drink and quiz each other about every little detail of our lives. I
Did you know that it takes 6 and a half hours to fly from the East coast to the West coast of America? Did you know that you can fit the whole of the UK into the state of Texas 3 times? Did you know that it would take 45 hours to drive from Brisbane to…
Over 37 million travellers pass through Doha’s Hamad International Airport each year. But how many of these travellers are taking the time to discover Doha en route to their final destination? I recently got to experience 24 hours in Doha en route from Chiang Mai to Birmingham with Qatar Airways.
I like to think I am a bit of an expert on the city of York. It’s my home town and a place that I only came to truly appreciate when I became an adult and moved away from it. Now I see York with fresh eyes; through the eyes of a traveller and a…
I recently enjoyed a week of fun in the sun at Orlando’s Universal Studios Resort, retracing my childhood steps and exploring all 3 of Universal’s parks. My flights and hotel were booked through TUI, who are specialists in holidays to Florida. Our base for the week was the luxurious Loews Porto
Verbier is one of Switzerland’s best-known ski resorts and the largest in the 4 Vallées ski area. With its stunning location, challenging pistes and buzzy après-ski, Verbier attracts a stylish, energetic crowd. A Verbier Resort Guide An Introduction to Verbier Whilst snowboarders are catered for
I’ve had this blog post on my to-do list ever since I got back from my epic Scandinavian cruise. St Petersburg was the second stop on our 10-day cruise, and the only place where we docked overnight. This meant I was able to spend a full 2 days in St Petersburg, which was just enough…
I remember going to The Ivy in London for the first time. I must have only been about 22. It was for an event with my old job. I remember feeling so excited to step into the elusive West End haunt. It’s one of those iconic London venues that should be on everyone’s London bucket…
Last week I hopped on a train down to St Albans via London to attend the 50th Birthday celebrations of Preferred Hotels. Naturally, the event was held at one of Preferred’s member hotels, which was the luxurious Sopwell House located just outside of St Albans. With lots of blogger friends on the g
Exclusively for Travelista, Interior Stylist Victoria Jackson guides us on how to get the look of the Four Seasons Seychelles Desroches Island in our own homes. If you were to ask which travel destinations were in my top 10 of all time, I’d have to say the Seychelles is close to the top (after Tul
Allow me to put Edmonton and Calgary on the map. They’re the two largest cities in the Canadian province of Alberta and I had the pleasure of visiting both of them on my recent trip with Travel Alberta. Calgary and Edmonton were the starting and finishing points of my adventure through Alberta’s
The Dakota Deluxe is a new boutique hotel the city centre of Leeds and it seems to be a hot topic at the moment. I don’t know about you, but its sultry interiors and dreamy design features have been all over my Instagram feed and I was really excited to hear that this new design…
One of the most exciting parts of my recent trip to Chiang Mai was getting to fly there and back in Qatar Airway’s business class. Having flown with Qatar Airways in business class once before, I knew how much of a treat I was in for. The prospect of the long-haul journey suddenly became much&hell
Before the blog was born and before I really knew what I wanted from life, I embarked on a 4-week backpacking adventure to Thailand with 3 of my best friends. I was 19 at the time and the trip was my first real experience of independent travel (without parents). It was the well-trodden Thai travelle
My last adventure of 2017 took me to the snowy Alps of Switzerland and the well-known ski resort of Verbier. Although I have been lucky to ski in The French Alps many times before, it was my first trip to a Swiss ski resort. Our base was Cordée des Alpes, a chalet-style boutique hotel right in&hel
For our final 2 nights in New York City we checked in to The Tuscany, which is a signature hotel within the international St Giles Hotel Group. Located at 120 E 39th Street, the hotel was conveniently located on the east side of Midtown. Before arriving, I already knew that The Tuscany New York was&
