Tulum, Mexico – Best Bars, Restaurants and Beach Clubs. I first visited Tulum 5 years ago, and then again this year and wow has that sleepy beach town I once knew undergone a huge transformation. Last time I visited there were three or four decent restaurants, cute quirky bars in the old town and a few beach outposts (shacks) in which to swill a dodgy tasting mescal cocktail. Fast forward
My Hygge Xmas Gift Guide I don’t know about you, but all I want for xmas is to get cosy and make my house warm and comfortable for when the cold wintry nights set in! So this year my xmas gift guide is all about cosy, luxurious & sustainable (where possible) xmas gifts for you, your friends and family. I’ve added a few little treats from my favourite UK small
As winter approaches the thought of doing another lock down in London is not an appealing thought. So instead, I decided to hop on a 2 hour flight to Spain for a little workation. To work remotely (and play) in the Ibiza sunshine. For years I’ve had an annual romance with the beloved Spanish island of Ibiza. I have visited consistently every single summer, ever since I was 19. A
Where? Oaxaca (pronounced Wahaca) is Mexico’s coolest art and foodie city. Here’s my style traveller Oaxaca travel guide. When? I visited in august 2021 Why? One of the forerunners of the world food scene Oaxaca is a vibrant, colourful city filled with art galleries, musicians, world class restaurants and bohemian spirit. I was very lucky to be able to spend a fantastic week there. Where to stay in Oaxaca? For
Where? Santorini, a spectacular Greek island famous for its blue and white architecture and church domes. You can fly direct from most countries or transfer in Athens. Where to stay? The best way to really get a feel for what makes Santorini so special is to stay in one of the iconic, whitewashed cliff side hotels. Santorini is famous for its stunning cave hotels which cascade down the side of
Where? Vedema Hotel, Santorini – A Luxury Collection Resort Exactly? Situated in the mediaeval village of Megalachori in the south west of Santorini, The Vedema Hotel has a fascinating history of its own. Set in the grounds of a 400 year old winery, the property was a private mansion house for past 100 years and is now a splendid, luxury hotel and resort. It has restored and retained many of
Where? The Championships, Wimbledon, UK When? July 2021 Why? I was very fortunate to be invited into The Lawn, Keith Prowse hospitality suites at Wimbledon for a full VIP day experience. This is a sponsored post. I was a guest of Keith Prowse to this experience but all of my views are my own. The Championships, Wimbledon Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world. It is widely thought
Where? Rome, Italy Exactly? Portrait Roma Hotel, part of the Lungarno Collection. A luxury 14 suite, boutique hotel in the heart of Rome. Location? The hotel is situated stylishly above the Salvatore Ferragamo boutique, Italy’s (and one of the world’s) most prestigious shoe designers. It has the perfect central location on Via Condotti (one of Italy’s most exclusive streets), with breath taking views across the city and the famous Spanish
Home in Italy – Luxury Villa Rentals After the latest round of lock downs, I’m sure like me, you are desperate to plan your next vacation. But somehow the idea of staying shoulder to shoulder with other tourists in a busy hotel is not quite as enticing an idea. Living with your own family and friends bubble however is much a much more promising proposition. With that in mind, villa
Where? Dormy House Hotel and Spa, Cotswolds Exactly? Worcestershire, in the Cotswolds. An hours drive south from Birmingham Airport and 1.5 hours train journey west from London Paddington. About? Dormy House is a quintessentially English country house hotel, refurbished and modernised to be one of the new guard of luxury British Spa destinations. It is elegant yet cosy, sumptuously decorated yet relaxed. Boasting a state of the art spa and
