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
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
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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
LA’s Best Insta Locations and What to do in West Hollywood Where? West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California Exactly? We stayed at the super cool new hotel Palihouse West Hollywood When? For the third and final stop in our mini US road trip with Visit California we were invited to LA’s trendy party neighbourhood of West Hollywood aka Weho. There’s just so much to see and do here that I decided to
10 Best Instagram Locations in Palm Springs plus Coachella Tips! Where? Greater Palm Springs, California Exactly? We stayed at the brand new Hotel Paseo in Palm Springs’ exclusive, luxury shopping district of Paseo. When? April 2018 aka festival season! Why? As part of the Road trip with Visit California, stop number two was one of my all time favourite places, Greater Palm Springs. I’d visited Palm Springs 2 years ago
Newport Beach California – 48 hours in The OC Where? Newport Beach, California Exactly? The Resort at Pelican Hill When? April 2018 Why? A few weeks ago the wonderful guys at Visit California invited me to experience a California road trip. Having done the route from San Francisco to LA a couple of years ago, I decided to try a different route, this time taking in a couple of less touristy
The Grand Opening of Nobu Hotel Marbella Where? Marbella, Spain Exactly? The brand new Nobu Hotel Marbella When? Opened April 2018 Why? I was super lucky to be invited to the grand opening weekend of luxury Nobu Hotel Marbella, a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World and part of the internationally acclaimed Nobu restaurant and hospitality group. Above: Bonnie wears blue and white dress with in built shorts by Lovers
Sumosan Twiga – London’s Coolest Italian Sushi Restaurant & Nightclub Where? Sumosan Twiga, Knightsbridge, West London When? March 2018 Why? I live in London, a city that I adore. And I’m very proud to say it’s one of the best cities in the world when it comes restaurants, bars and clubs. So the bar is set very high, excuse the pun :) I don’t often do restaurant reviews, but when
Spa Break in the Lake District with Ferrari Where? The Langdale Hotel and Spa, Lake District, UK When? March 2018 Why? When my favourite guys down at Ferrari asked me if I wanted to borrow the 488 Spider for the weekend I was super excited. I needed to plan a UK road trip and one that involved some seriously fun driving. Where better than the Lake District in the North of
Best Swimwear and Bikini Trends for Summer You may think it’s a little early for swimwear, but with the rise of the winter sun getaway, the four day Easter break coming up and a whole summer of festivals and beach holidays to look forward to, I’ve teamed up with Figleaves.com to give you a little heads up on some of this seasons top swimwear trends and show you my favourite pieces
Check In To The Most Expensive Hotel In Marrakech Where: The Royal Mansour Exactly: Marrakech, Morocco Best time to go: Marrakech is warm all year round. It’s the perfect destination for a winter sun holiday, although it does get cooler in the evenings over this period. I’ve also been in the summer before and it’s a scorcher!! Temperatures were well above 40 degrees Celsius! Above, Bonnie wears star dress by
How to do London Fashion Week in Style So as most of my readers will know, I’ve been doing the international fashion weeks circuit for quite a few years now. I used to be the fashion editor at Elle Magazine about 5 years ago (wow how time flies), so it started there and the last few years I’ve been doing the bi-annual fashion week circuit as a blogger and influencer.
The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Experience At The W London Where? London Exactly? The W London hotel in Leicester Square Why? I was super lucky to be invited to the W London to experience the ultimate romantic weekend getaway (perfect for Valentine’s day). They invited both me and my boyfriend Charlie to stay in the incredible WOW suite for the night and sample the delicious culinary dishes at the restaurant too for a romantic dinner.
Vietnam – 5 Fun things to do in Hanoi Where? We stayed at the Movenpick Hotel Hanoi Exactly? Hanoi, the bustling capital city of Vietnam When? January 18 Why? As part of my winter tour of Asia I decided to tag on few nights stay in the vibrant and buzzing city of Hanoi. Where We Stayed? The Movenpick Hotel Hanoi This beautiful colonial style hotel is situated perfectly in the centre
The Shinta Mani Foundation – The charity you should know about Where? The Shinta Mani Foundation, Siem Reap, Cambodia. Exactly? I was very lucky to be invited to stay at the Shinta Mani Hotel in Siem Reap, over Christmas and during my stay they invited me to visit the Shinta Mani Foundation for the morning. The Foundation? A Cambodian NGO, the Shinta Mani Foundation is dedicated to supporting local communities by providing vital services, developing
Shinta Mani – The Most Stylish Luxury Hotel in Cambodia Where? Cambodia. Exactly? Shinta Mani Hotel, Siem Reap, about a 15 minute Tuk Tuk ride from the famous Angkor Wat Unesco World Heritage Site. When? December 2017 Best time to go? November to March is peak season with the most temperate weather, but if you’d prefer it to be a bit quieter, then May to early October is the best time
