Destinations Archives - Page 27 of 44

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

May 3, 2015

What to wear in Chicago – Packing and Fashion

May 3, 2015

What to wear when you’re there? Chicago is a real melting pot of cultures with a vibrant, contemporary art scene, so city dwellers channel cool, smart-casual styles. Varsity jackets, leather bikers and trench coats, over skinny jeans and trainers, seem to be the urban uniform of choice. Think classic and understated. Keep colours muted and styles chic. After dark, ramp up the glam factor, Chicagoans like to dress up for

May 3, 2015

24hr Style Guide to Chicago

May 3, 2015

Rooftop at Soho House Chicago – What to do in the day? The city of Chicago has invested millions of dollars into promoting the arts, to encourage locals and tourists to embrace culture. One of the most visited sites in Chicago (and one of the reasons I wanted to visit the city) is Anish Kapoors, Cloud Gate sculpture. Rising from the Millenium Park like an organic, mercurial, space pod, it is

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 28, 2015

4 Chic Spas in Gran Canaria

Sheraton Gran Canaria Salobre Golf Resort spa night

April 28, 2015

Me wearing a Mint Velvet feather jumpsuit on the Maspalomas sand dunes. 4 Chic Spas in Gran Canaria Where? We stayed at 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 With? I invited my gorgeous sister, Tuhina along with me to enjoy a much needed relaxing spa weekend I must

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

April 4, 2015

A weekend adventure with Veuve Clicquot

April 4, 2015

Where? Hotel du Marc, the home and HQ of luxury champagne brand Veuve Clicquot When? March 2015 Why? I am very excited to report that I’ve just been taken on board by Veuve Clicquot as a brand ambassador (they couldn’t have picked a better match!). For my first task, I was invited out to Reims in the region of Champagne, to become ‘more well acquainted with the brand’ and to

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

March 17, 2015

Reykjavik – Fashion, Street Style & Shopping

March 17, 2015

What to wear when you’re there? Reykjavik With a latitude just south of the arctic circle, temperatures in Iceland range from 10-15 °C in the summer and can plummet to – 30 °C in the north during the winter, so functionality and practicality are key to dressing if you don’t want to end up with frost bite. But just because it’s functional, it doesn’t mean you have to forgo style, we are