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
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
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
1 year, 18 trips, 25 destinations, 1 blog award, 1 TV appearance on Sky News and 6 magazine features. It’s been an incredible yet hectic year for TheStyleTraveller.com, here’s my end of year travel round up… 1) Thailand 2) India 3) The Caribbean 4) Scotland 5) New York 6) Jamie’s Farm – Bath 7) Ibiza Monsoon trip 8) Japan 9) Wilderness Festival 10) Cornwall 11) Ibiza again!
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 Spain. She invited me and
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
Where? Paris, France. Exactly? The beautiful J Crew apartment overlooking the Arc de Triomphe on Avenue des Champs-Elysees. Followed by a little shopping trip and a few galleries in Le Marais. Why? I was invited to spend a wonderful day in Paris with J Crew to view the new Spring Summer 15 fashion collection. When? November 2014. What to wear when you’re there – my outfit of the day – breton
Where? Malaysia, South East Asia Exactly? The Danna, Langkawi and The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat, Ipoh When? October 2014 Why? I was lucky enough to be invited on a press trip to Malaysia for a week of spa treatments and pampering. Big thanks to? Salt Resort Wear for providing me with the perfect wardrobe to wear on my trip and The Banjaran, Ipoh for letting me partake in a mini photo shoot by my private pool! TheStyleTraveller flew
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
