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
One thing about blogger press trips is that you’re expected to hit the ground running, no matter how many time zones you’ve flown across to get there. The itinerary starts as soon as you land, and so does the content! So whenever I fly long haul, I have a ritual that helps prepare my body&hellip
Exotic, captivating and colourful, Sri Lanka is one of the most fascinating countries I have visited. My trip was whirlwind adventure across multiple destinations and although I wasn’t there for long, it definitely gave me an authentic taste of what Sri Lanka has to offer. So if you’re after a l
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
This June I embarked on my first ever solo trip, which was a multi-destination adventure through Austria. I visited Graz, Salzburg and Innsbruck over 5 days and 4 nights with a jam-packed itinerary from Visit Austria. Typically regarded as a winter destination by Brits, my summer experience of Austr
The person I have to thank for my love of travel is my Dad. From a young age, my Dad took me, my sisters and my mum on the most exotic and amazing holidays. So it comes as no shock that both of my sisters have also been bitten by the travel bug. My younger sister, Alanna,…
Ok guys, you spoke and I listened. During my time in Puglia I had a lot of questions about what I was wearing and a few of you even requested a ‘what I wore’ post. It’s a bit of a blog post departure for me, but I thought I’d try something new. So whilst my upcoming
Do you ever struggle to buy gifts for travel lovers, or do people struggle to buy for you? Holidays and plane tickets aren’t always in budget, but there’s good news guys! I’ve found the ideal gift idea for travel lovers, and it won’t break the bank. Let me introduce boutique American jewelle
Ok, so I know I said I wasn’t going to blog about my one official holiday of the year, but I decided to make a slight exception by sharing a simple photo post of my time in Almuñécar. I love taking photos so I still brought my camera along to capture the best moments of our trip.&h
As my blog has evolved over the years, my love affair with boutique hotels has grown and grown. For me, the creativity, quirky details and personal service of a boutique hotel will forever trump the safe predictableness of a hotel chain. This has been my view on hotels for a while, but it was only&h
When I think back to my May trip to the Greek island of Kefalonia there are two words that spring to mind; food and fashion. Food, because we indulged in the most delicious, tastiest and fresh local produce. Every meal we had was better than the last and this trip reminded me just how incredible&hel
After travelling through Guatemala, the final stop on my Central America itinerary was Belize. Crossing the border from Guatemala to Belize was a surreal experience in itself; armed border police watched on as we dragged our wheelie cases through the ‘no mans land’ between both countries. I didn
Visiting Guatemala is a photographers dream. The colour, life and vibrancy means that there is a new photo subject around every corner. I had so much fun with photography on this trip, and I took so many photos that I couldn’t fit them all into my Guatemala posts. So as hard as it is to r
Nothing excites me more than travelling to exotic and far flung destinations, so I’ve been trying to perfect my ‘long-haul’ flight strategy for quite some time. After a few nightmare flights, plenty of rookie errors and thousands of air miles, I like to think I’ve pretty much got it dow
Paris, check. Rome, check. Barcelona, check. So you’ve ticked most of the biggies from your European bucket list but you’re craving an equally charming city-break adventure? You’ve come to the right place. Let me introduce you to Lisbon! Lisbon in a Nutshell With its wide boulevards, pastel co
Even though I live in London, I don’t always get chance to appreciate it. Crowded commutes, endless queuing and the fast pace can sometimes leave a gal feeling pretty uninspired about the whole place. This is why I loved getting the chance to spend the night
Last month I made my first ever trip to Mexico to experience Cancun with Low Cost Holidays. I got to visit the iconic Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza, party at the infamous Coco Bongos, explore local flea markets and lots more! Having heard stories of boozed up ‘Spring breakers’ and the Vegas-styl
These days when I am planning a trip, one destination isn’t enough for me. Once I know where I am visiting, the first thing I do is jump onto Google Maps and seek out the surrounding towns, areas and points of interest that I could plan to visit as part of my trip. How I…
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
On day 3 of our Tuscan road trip we visited the beautiful town of Siena, which was the fourth stop on our tour. Siena was one of the cities I was most excited to see on the trip so we had dedicated an entire day for it. After another hearty Italian breakfast at Castello di…
The city of Cape Town has to be one of the most astounding places I have ever visited in my life. No amount of photos, you tubing or research can quite prepare you for the sheer beauty of this place or the diversity of things to do here. Table Mountain majestically looms over the city, providin
As a traveller who is often ‘wanderlusting’ after far away places, I often forget to appreciate how many incredible European cities are just a stones’ throw away from my home of London. The glorious thing about these European cities is that whilst they’re just a short flight away, t
The Jumeirah Grand Hotel is the latest slice of 5 star luxury to land on Rome’s salubrious Via Veneto. Synonymous to the likes of Bond Street, Fifth Avenue and The Champs Elysees, Rome’s Via Veneto is famed for being one of the most exclusive streets in the city. Lined with luxury hote
Writing about travel has it’s perks. I may never rake in a six figure salary, but I see so much value in the experiences and travel opportunities that my job brings. That’s one reason why, for me, it trumps any other job going. This week I flew to Antigua courtesy of Virgin Atlantic
I am writing this blog post in a state of hazy relaxation and an utter state of calm. This is because I have just experienced the ultimate Swiss Spa weekend at The Alpina Hotel in Gstaad. Yoga, Massage, Facials and even a mindful leadership session made up my weekend, which has left me totally rejuv
If you’re planning a trip to London and you’re reading this, Congratulations. You’re already well on your way to being a savvier tourist when you get here. As a travel blogger living in one of the largest cities in the world, I thought I may as well impart some local knowledge to travellers vi
A few things have changed since I last visited Rome. This is because the last time I visited Rome was exactly 10 years ago. Back then I was (quite embarrassingly) your typical well-travelled but ungrateful child. Whilst I was lucky enough to have incredible holidays all around the world with my trav
Paella by the Spanish coast, a Mini speeding down a British country road, romance in Paris… There are some things in life that are so incredibly iconic that no matter how cliché they become, they will also remain utterly timeless. During my trip to Rome last week, I was lucky enough to explore th
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
