Hotels Archives - Page 10 of 15 - The Style Traveller

May 4, 2015

In Bed with Richard Branson – Virgin Hotel Chicago

May 4, 2015

Where? Chicago, USA Exactly? The Virgin Hotel – I was super lucky to be invited out to Chicago by Richard Branson, for the launch of the world’s first Virgin Hotel. Strike a pose! When the invite said ‘in bed with Richard Branson’ I didn’t think it meant literally! In true Branson style the launch event at the Virgin Hotel, involved the streets of Chicago being cordoned off, a dance troop, floats

April 29, 2015

What to Pack for a Fitness & Spa Retreat

April 29, 2015

Where? The Sheraton Gran Canaria Salobre Golf and Spa Resort When? April 2015 Why? I was invited out to Gran Canaria to do a review of the island’s best spas by Gran Canaria Wellness With? I took my gorgeous sister Tuhina along with me, to enjoy a much needed relaxing weekend. Spa trips in chic destinations are always quite tricky to pack for. So I decided to do a fashion shoot

April 18, 2015

The UK’s best spa & a treasure hunt retreat with Pandora

April 18, 2015

Where? Chewton Glen Spa, New Forrest with Pandora Jewellery. Exactly? Listed as one of the ‘world’s best hotels’ by Conde Nast Traveller in 2014, this 5 star, luxury, spa hotel is a hidden oasis of tranquility, set in the beautiful Hampshire countryside. TheStyleTraveller was incredibly lucky to be invited along to a retreat and launch with Danish jewellery brand, Pandora. Why? To celebrate the launch of the new Pandora Essence Collection. The concept

March 22, 2015

Butterfly Twists – The perfect packable travel shoe!

March 22, 2015

Where? Butterfly Twists launch breakfast at The Ham Yard Hotel, London Why? I was invited to the launch of the #AnytimeAnywhere campaign for British shoe brand Butterfly Twists, a foldable shoe range designed specifically for girls about town and travel obsessives like me. Once I saw them, I knew I needed to share the news with my fashion savvy, travel fanatic readers! The Ham Yard Hotel One of my biggest

March 17, 2015

TheStyleTraveller guide to Reykjavik – Iceland

March 17, 2015

Northern Lights in Iceland Where? Reykjavik, Iceland Exactly? Reykjavik Marina Hotel, Kex Hostel and 101 in the city of Reykjavik and the Ion Hotel in Nesjavellir for nature and design lovers. Why? I was very lucky to be invited to the Winter Lights Art Festival in the beautiful Nordic country of Iceland. When? Feb 2015 With? The Iceland tourist board at Visit Reykjavik Hanging out with fellow journos on the press

February 1, 2015

Country house getaway – Huntsham Court – What to wear

February 1, 2015

Where? Huntsham Court Exactly? A stunning private stately home in Tiverton near Devon, UK Why? I was invited on a press trip to this magnificent country house for a Downton Abbey style weekend of fun, frolics and frivolity! The Facts? Officially the UK’s largest baronial country house which can be hired in it’s entirety. We were very lucky to be able to take over the historic estate for the weekend. The

February 1, 2015

The perfect country house wedding venue – Huntsham Court

February 1, 2015

View of Huntsham Court from the gardens Activities at Huntsham Court From the moment we arrived at Huntsham Court our itinerary was packed full of fun activities to keep us occupied. From cookery classes at the nearby River Cottage HQ, quad biking, archery, beauty treatments and massages to simply enjoying an indulgent afternoon tea in the library. One of my favourite pastimes here was taking an early morning hike through

January 11, 2015

Le Kaila – The Chicest Ski Hotel In Meribel

January 11, 2015

Le Kaila – The chicest ski hotel in Meribel Where? The Kaila Hotel, Meribel Exactly? In the French Alps, part of Les Trois Vallees mountain ski resort. Best Time to go? Peak season in the French Alps is January to March. Me posing in my Husky wear ski onesie Where to stay? I was very lucky to be invited to stay at Le Kaila, Meribel’s first 5 star design hotel. Despite it’s star

December 7, 2014

Bilbao Yoga Retreat

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December 7, 2014

Where? Bilbao Yoga Retreat, Spain Exactly? La Casa Del Yoga, in the beautiful seaside town of Las Arenas, just 20 minutes from the cultural hub of Bilbao in the Basque Country. When? November 2014 What? A pre-Xmas ‘get into your little black dress’ yoga retreat for 4 days Why? My good friend and old colleague from my ELLE days, Kat Webster, has set up a wonderful yoga retreat in the Basque region of

November 9, 2014

Malaysia – Hotels – The Banjaran

November 9, 2014

Malaysia – Hotels – The Banjaran The Banjaran Hotel Hotspring Retreat Nestled amidst a 16 acre valley, cradled by 260 million-year old towering Paleozoic limestone hills, lush green rainforest, not to mention the rejuvenating geothermal hot springs, natural caves and cascading waterfalls, to say the scenery and location at The Banjaran is spectacular is a total understatement. You’d be forgiven for thinking you’d just arrived on the set of Jurassic