By Bonnie Rakhit | in Australia, Sydney, Uncategorized
By Bonnie Rakhit | in Destinations, Ibiza, Spain, Spas
By Bonnie Rakhit | in Destinations, Greece, Santorini
By Bonnie Rakhit | in Fashion, India, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Shopping Guide, Spas, Style, Udaipur, What to Where
By Bonnie Rakhit | in Destinations, Hotels, Spas, Street Style, Style, Udaipur, What to Where
The Perfect Personalised Christmas Gift Guide I find that when it comes to buying Christmas presents, one of the most difficult things is buying genuinely, heartfelt, thoughtful gifts. It’s easy to just buy a bottle of wine or a box of chocolates, but it all just seems so anonymous and unthoughtful. So one of the best ways around this is to personalise your gifts or give something hand crafted! If
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The Alternative Fashionistas Shopping Guide to Dubai Where? Dubai Exactly? We stayed at the uber stylish Bulgari Resort and Spa and the gorgeous Nikki Beach Resort When? November 2018. Dubai is hot all year round so it’s the perfect winter sun destination Why? As part of a super fun collaboration with BestAtTravel I was invited to Dubai to try out their new ‘Alternative Fashionistas Guide‘ to the city. The premise being that
Where? Bahrain, The middle East. A nation comprising of over 30 islands in the Arabian Gulf. When? October 2018. Bahrain is hot all year round, making it a marvellous winter sun destination. Hotel? Ritz Carlton Bahrain Why? Last week myself and fellow blogger friends, WhitneysWonderland, Maja Malnar and Elena Sandor were all invited to Bahrain to experience a wonderful ‘girls luxury weekend break’ at the spectacular Ritz Carlton Bahrain. If
Destination? Ibiza, Spain Hotel? Casa Maca, a new boutique hotel featuring ten uniquely furnished villas. When? October 2018 Why? Ibiza is known as Europes summer party paradise but each year the tourist season seems to get longer and longer. With the extended seasons now stretching to December more hotels and villas on the island are staying open throughout the winter. Point in case, Casa Maca. If you’re looking for a
Best Luxury hotels and restaurants in Cusco, Peru Where? Cusco, Peru Exactly? I stayed at the Belmond Hotel Monasterio and the Belmond Palacio Nazarenas When? Sept 2019 Why? For the start and finish our Andean Adventure with Belmond, we were invited to stay at two of Cusco’s most prestigious hotels. Cusco is the main hub on the Inca/Machu Picchu trail as it houses the nearest International airport. Here’s my photo
A Mini Adventure – Girl’s Road Trip to Bath and Windsor Where? Bath and Windsor, two of the UK’s most picturesque and historic destinations. Exactly? I teamed up with the lovely guys at M Gallery by Sofitel to stay at two of their boutique hotel properties, Francis Hotel Bath-MGallery by Sofitel and the iconic Castle Hotel – MGallery by Sofitel inWindsor. And to help me and my fellow co-pilot/blogger friend Dominika
How to do Peru in Luxury Part 1: Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley Where? Machu Picchu and The Sacred Valley Peru Exactly? Belmond Sanctuary Lodge in Machu Picchu, Belmond Rio Sagrado in the Sacred Valley and the Belmond Hiram Bingham train. When? August 2018 Why? Machu Picchu in Peru has been on my ultimate bucket list of destinations for as long as I can remember. But travelling as much as
The Belmond Copacabana Palace, The Hottest Hotel in Rio, Brazil Where? Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Exactly? Belmond Copacabana Palace Hotel Why? As part of my mini sojourn around South America, the Belmond Group invited me to stay at the splendid Copacabana Palace Hotel whilst visiting Rio de Janeiro. My Journey starts in Brazil and ends in Peru. Stay tuned for regular updates on the trip or head over to my
The Best Rooftop Pool View in Rio Where? Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Exactly? The Miramar Hotel by Windsor, a member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts When? August 2018 Best time to go? Rio has a warm and temperate climate all year round. We visited in Brazil’s winter month of August, but despite the season we had some spectacularly hot weather, mixed in with cloudy days, so the best thing
The Westbury Hotel and 5 cool things to do in Dublin Where? Dublin, Ireland Exactly? The Westbury Dublin, one of Ireland’s coolest hotels When? Summer 2018 Why? I was invited on the ultimate girls trip to Dublin for a reunion get together. My girl squad for this epic Irish adventure consisted of gorgeous fellow bloggers @LornaLuxe, @MajaMalnar and the most fab PR Emma Nachman. Where We Stayed – The Westbury
A Luxury Girls Weekend & Goodwood Getaway with Ferrari Where? Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Ferrari Portofino test drive in the Cotswolds, UK. When? August 2018 Why? To celebrate the launch of Ferrari’s new Portofino model and also because Goodwood Festival of Speed is a really fun part of the UK Summer social calendar, Ferrari invited me along to take part in both activities to experience the new car. How
Making Festival Flower Crowns with Bloom & Wild Where? Wilderness Festival, Oxfordshire, UK Exactly? The Art Studio tent at Wilderness HQ making this seasons key festival item, the flower crown with London florists, Bloom & Wild When? August 2018 Every festival season a new fashion trend takes the circuit by storm. From onesies to wellies, bindis, braids and glitter partings to sequin catsuits. The key accessory at this years festivals
The Best Hotel in Tenerife – The Ritz Carlton Abama Where? Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain Exactly? The Ritz Carlton Abama Best time to go? Tenerife is a Spanish island off the coast of North Africa, so the weather is fantastic and warm all year around. Temperatures do drop a little at night and also in the high altitudes, so take some light cover ups with you. Set high in the
Where to Find the Most Stylish Sportswear This Summer? Now that summer season is in full flow and we’re all obsessed with honing the perfect beach body, I’ve been spending an inordinate amount of time at the gym, as well as pursuing a whole range of new outdoor activities. With this fresh burst of summer energy I’ve been looking out for new and more exciting fitness wear. Being a fashion
The Ultimate African Safari Adventure with Fairmont Hotels Where? On safari in Kenya with Fairmont Hotels. We stayed in three different destinations including the Fairmont Norfolk in Nairobi, the Fairmont Mara Safari Club and the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club. When? June 2018 Why? Doing safari in Africa has always been on my bucket list of dream vacations. So when the lovely ladies at Citizen Femme invited me join them for
Amanda Wakeley and Eve de Haan Royal Academy Party Where? The Amanda Wakeley Flagship Store on Albemarle Street. Why? To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Royal Academy of Arts, renowned British fashion designer Amanda Wakeley has joined forces with neon artist Eve de Haan to create an installation exhibition in the designers Albemarle Street Flagship Store. The installation will be on show from June 22nd – July 8th. When? Tuesday
Ultimate Ibiza Itinerary – Best Beach Bars, Clubs, Hotels & Restaurants Where? Ibiza, Spain Exactly? The beautiful Balearic island of ibiza in the Mediterranean Sea When? June 2018 I’ve been visiting Ibiza for over 20 years, my fascination with the island started as a child and I’ve seen it go through many incarnations. It’s an island that has many faces, to some it’s a hedonistic escape a truly free spirited
Helios Mykonos – The Ultimate Luxury Fitness Retreat Where? The Greek island of Mykonos Exactly? Helios Retreat Mykonos. The luxury sports and fitness retreat is set in a stunning whitewashed villa perched on the hilltops of the picturesque island, with breathtaking views of the sea and a dreamy infinity pool. Why? When the fun loving Brazilian retreat leader, Hugo Martini Mensch invited me on one of his renowned fitness retreats in
The Regent Porto Montenegro – A Luxury Hidden Gem Hotel Where? Porto Montenegro Exactly? The Regent Hotel, Tivat When? May 2018 Why? I was very lucky to be invited to review the splendid Regent Hotel in Porto Montenegro for a glamourous girls weekend break to the chic new destination. My partners in crime were fellow bloggers and influencers @CollyerTwins and @TaniaBDarling. Where we stayed? Porto Montenegro is one of Southern
Monaco – 48 hrs as a Millionaire in Monte Carlo Where? Monte Carlo, Monaco When? May 18 Why? When the gorgeous guys at Style Lab asked me if I’d be interested in spending the weekend in Monaco and samplling some incredible luxury experiences, it didn’t take me long to decide. From flying in on a helicopter with Monacair, to spending a glorious day on board a stunning Riva yacht courtesy of Monaco Boat
