Ferrari Weekend Part 2: Danesfield House Where? Danesfield House Hotel and Spa, a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Exactly? Marlow-on-Thames, around an hours drive from central London, but adjust times if you’re in a Ferrari! The short distance makes it the perfect destination for a mini spa weekend. When? April 2017 Why? For the second leg of my Ferrari UK road trip, I decided to head to
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Mexican Adventure Part 2 – Hotel Esencia Where? Tulum, Mexico Exactly? Hotel Esencia When? December 2016 Why? On the second leg of the Style Traveller Mexican adventure with my friend Olivia, we left the eco haven of Papaya Playa Project and checked in to the colonial splendour of the luxury, spa hotel Esencia. Built in one of the former summer houses of the Duchess of Amalfi, the recently restored and
A Winter Weekend Break in Venice Where? Venice, Italy Exactly? The J W Marriot, Venice. Why? As part of The Style Traveller Italian series my next stop after Florence is at the luxury, J W Marriot Hotel and Spa in Venice. Accessible only boat, the hotel is located on a lush green, landscaped island only 15 minutes from the city. When JW Marriot invited me out to review their prestigious
A Weekend in Amsterdam at the InterContinental Amstel Hotel Where? Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Exactly? The InterContinental Amstel Hotel When? August 2016 Why? Amsterdam is one of my favourite cities, with beautiful architecture, scenic waterways and of course flowers and blooms everywhere, it’s the perfect European city break destination, not to mention fantastic Instagram fodder. So when the lovely guys at the InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam asked me to stay and review
Post-Glastonbury Spa Break at Limewood Hotel Where? Limewood Hotel Exactly? Set in the lush, green conservation area of The New Forrest, around 1 1/2 hours out of London When? June 2016 Why? I was very lucky to be invited on a press trip to the gorgeous Limewood hotel and spa by Pure Collection, a luxury cashmere brand from Harrogate, UK, to preview the new AW16 collection. Me hanging out in the
Spectacular Santa Barbara – 24 hour style guide Where? Santa Barbara, California Exactly? We stayed at the legendary Four Seasons hotel, The Biltmore. When? May 2016 On the 6th leg of The Style Traveller classic, American road trip, we stopped off in the colourful, Spanish colonial city of Santa Barbara, which was one of my favourite places on the route. Santa Barbara is often described as the Californian Riviera owing to it’s
Caribbean – Jumby Bay, Private Island, Dream Destination Where? The last stop on The Style Traveller Caribbean Island Hop is to the spectacular Jumby Bay Private Island, a Rosewood Resort off the coast of Antigua. When? Winter 2015-16. Best time to go? The Caribbean peak season runs from mid-December to mid-April. Picture above: Me standing on the jetty wearing Melissa Odabash cornflower blue shirt dress. Below: The crystalline waters and powder white beach at
Bangkok Koh Samui and Koh Pha-ngan Vertigo and Moon rooftop bar at the Banyan Tree Hotel Bangkok We started our trip in Bangkok. Having both visited Bangkok several times before we thought we’d chill out a little and decompress after an exhausting flight. So we decided to stay at The Banyan Tree Hotel and indulge in a few treatments at their incredible spa, as well as sample some of the
Athens Sleeping Where to Stay Semiramis Hotel Charilaou Trikoupi 48 Kifissia, Athens www.yeshotels.gr We stayed at the Semiramis hotel in Kiffisia, part of the Design Hotels group. Located in a lush green suburb in the north of Athens, the hotel is chic but it’s a little further from the centre. Ask to stay in the poolside bungalows. Astir Palace Hotel Astir Palace Hotel 40 Apollonos Str 16671
