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July 8, 2020 August 5, 2020

COVID-19 UPDATE: WHERE TO TRAVEL THIS SUMMER

Well, what a year 2020 has been. It would be fair to say this isn’t quite what we were thinking when we welcomed in…

February 6, 2020 June 25, 2020

Special Offers in the Maldives

There isn’t anywhere that comes closer to heavenly hideaways than the Maldives, combining powder white sand with barefoot luxury, the Maldives is the ultimate…

October 28, 2019 November 12, 2019

Travel to Oman

OVERVIEW When asked for a holiday destination that covers all bases, we often find ourselves recommending travel to Oman, which combines adventure and romance…

July 9, 2019 November 22, 2019

Family Friendly Holidays

Family friendly holidays are an elusive faraway dream when you’re up to your ears in washing and screaming babies. Nowadays, we are used to…

April 12, 2019 August 5, 2020

The Hot List 2019

From private estates in Mexico and luxury apartments in Venice to jaw-dropping new properties in Paris and Israel, here’s our guide to the hottest…

March 25, 2019 November 12, 2019

Stylish Greek Getaways

What’s the word on everyone’s lips in travel this year? Apparently indecipherable Greek islands by the sounds of things. If I see one more…

November 6, 2018 February 7, 2020

A Weekend in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is most firmly on the map this year, due to the much anticipated opening of Soho House Amsterdam in the summer of 2018….

August 17, 2018 August 24, 2018

Luxury Winter Sun Escapes

Don’t these dark, cold nights and overwrought central heating just drive you mad? Us too. That’s why we devise a plan each winter to…

July 4, 2018 November 7, 2018

Fregate Island Private

Never has an arrival at an airport been quite so hotly anticipated as my trip to the Seychelles last month. Arriving into London Heathrow…

May 1, 2018 August 16, 2019

Hottest Hotels for 2018

From Turkish retreats to luxury hotels in Santorini, here’s our guide to the hottest hotels for 2018. TURKEY MAÇAKIZI BODRUM Turkey is back to its best…

July 28, 2017 July 29, 2017

Top 5 Secret Spots for a Weekend Away

We believe in making the most of our weekends. We spoke to luxury grooming and fragrance boutique Brummells of London for our Top 5 Secret Spots For…

April 12, 2017 April 17, 2018

Long Weekend in Lisbon

The destination that was on everyone’s lips in 2017 is Lisbon. 2018 doesn’t seem to have slowed down the demand for this beautiful city….

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March 26, 2016 December 14, 2016

The Beaumont

Imagine an oasis of calm, a mere stone’s throw from the frantic pace of Oxford Street, and you have likely found your way to…

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March 7, 2016 March 9, 2018

Complimentary Afternoon Tea-for-Two at Barnsley House

If you’re anything like us, you can get a little forgetful when travelling but you needn’t worry when arriving at Barnsley House. With Hunter…

BALI

February 10, 2016 March 14, 2016

BALI

It’s no wonder Bali remains a top pick for honeymooners looking for the perfect mixture of sun, sea and sand combined with a dazzling…

February 10, 2016 April 18, 2016

Raas Jodhpur

Situated in the heart of Jodhpur with stunning views of the Fort, Raas Jodhpur is the ultra-chic recently restored hotel sitting in a bowl…

February 10, 2016 March 25, 2016

Hacienda de San Rafael

Handily the sunniest capital in Europe, Seville is a fantastic choice for a weekend break, a mere 3 hour flight from London. Flying…

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February 5, 2016 February 2, 2018

Dormy House

Welcome to what surely is one of the most inviting spas we ever did see. No wonder then that Dormy House wins all the…

June 23, 2015 April 14, 2016

English Countryside Hotels

Walled Garden Rooms @ Babington House, Somerset These bedrooms range from £400 – £540 a night but boy, are they worth it. Offering the…

January 14, 2015 February 10, 2016

Dog Friendly Hotels in the UK

Some of us can’t get enough of those soppy furry friends of ours, whether you be ‘that girl’ who carries a dog the size…

December 4, 2014 February 3, 2016

The best bars, restaurants and cafés in Paris

We’re always amazed when people say they ‘don’t get’ Paris. How could you not? Although subtle in its charm, every corner lends itself to…

January 8, 2014 February 10, 2016

Affordable British Weekends Away

We all want something different from our weekends. You could be the active type jumping out of bed in the mornings for a 5…

October 13, 2013 April 18, 2016

Romantic retreats for a quintessential British weekend away

Sometimes I think we forget that we have this expanse of glorious countryside on our doorstep. Dreamy canal rides in Venice and romantic sojourns…

Formentera – Ibiza without the headache

July 15, 2013 February 3, 2016

Formentera – Ibiza without the headache

Formentara is Ibiza’s jewel in its crown. Having recently returned from a hedonistic jaunt to Ibiza, we were left shaken and stirred. A holiday…

July 15, 2013 April 5, 2016

Tuscan Dreams

Winner of endless awards (the ‘Best Hotel in the World‘ seems to say it all), Borgo Santo Pietro is the retreat that Tuscan Dreams…

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Apologies for the radio silence but....Finally!! T

Apologies for the radio silence but....Finally!! The Foreign Office has this past week updated its global advisory against ‘all but essential’ travel, exempting destinations that no longer pose an unacceptably high risk for British travellers

A few of the destinations now open for British citizens include #Barbados, #Croatia, #France, #Iceland, #Ireland, #Italy, #Monaco, #Norway, #Spain, #Switzerland, #Thailand, #Turkey and #TurksandCaicos

This means that your travel insurance is valid when booking a trip, safe in the knowledge that you will be looked after should anything change before you go or when you’re away.

Of course, no travel is risk-free at the moment but we believe the last few months have shown how important it is to have an independent travel advisor when booking your trips, helping navigate these tricky waters at no extra cost

If you would like to book a trip or discuss a destination in more detail, then please email us with your enquiry. There are some amazing places that have opened their doors in line with the government advice and promise a safe (and super quiet!) stay. Plus, T&C’s have never been more flexible, protecting you should you need to cancel up to 24 hours prior to arrival in some cases.

Psssst also, keep an eye on our Instagram stories where we’ll be showing our favourite hotels in each destination every day this week

#summer2020 #traveldeeper #followmytravel #travelwithaninsider #luxurytravel #summerinspiration #travelconcierge #tophotels #quarantinefreetravel #bucketlist #beautifulhotels

It is difficult to know what to say or write in th

It is difficult to know what to say or write in these challenging times. My thoughts are with those affected. Friends and colleagues are also being severely impacted and my heart goes out to those who are fighting fires that we could never have predicted.

The travel industry is struggling but one thing those with upcoming trips can do is postpone your trip, rather than cancel it entirely.
Whilst many of us are following government advice and are at home with our families, we can take time to reflect on our global community and show support to the hotels and suppliers that we have been lucky enough to work with for over 15 years. This too shall pass and we will be able to visit these beautiful destinations once again with perhaps a fresh sense of perspective and wonder.

We understand that what guests need now is flexibility. Hotels and suppliers are changing their T&C’s to offer flexible cancellation conditions with no financial risk. This means many hotels are offering incredible deals for 2021 and it has been truly heartening to see my wonderful clients look to adventures ahead with me. Positivity is what will get us through.
In the words of one of our suppliers “we have plenty of wine in storage and will get some colouring books, do Easter egg hunts with the kids and enjoy quality time together” 💛💛💛 #DontCancelModify #SaveTourism #LoveintheTimeofCorona

One for the bucket list, the hidden paradise of Su

One for the bucket list, the hidden paradise of Sumba is a ‘largely forgotten’ island, located an hour’s flight from Bali. Nihi Sumba’s 2.5km beach has become a playground for 17 Sandalwood horses who are said to be the soul of the island. Every morning, they plunge into the Indian Ocean with their team of Sumbani ‘guardian angels’. Guests are welcome to join the herd and swim with the horses before they return to their stables for the rest of the day. It’s a truly unique and magical island (and probably top of our travel-to-do experience wish list!). We would also recommend their ‘Spa Safari’ which is the ultimate spa experience! It involves a 90-minute trek to the peak for a day at their incredible spa. Couples’ can have unlimited spa treatments overlooking the ocean. You can also visit the Sumba Foundation to see how they provide local support and have enabled access to clean water and educational programmes for the local community
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A rather belated Happy New Year from me to you!! T

A rather belated Happy New Year from me to you!! Thank you to all my wonderful clients for continuing to entrust your precious holidays with me. I am so lucky to do what I do and help you travel to such beautiful places. This year, we helped plan spectacular trips to Uruguay, Australia, Japan, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam to name but a few. This year, has got off to an exciting (and busy!) start, planning itineraries for Oman, South Africa, Rome, Dubai, Thailand, the Caribbean and US road trips with a focus on experience-rich, sustainable travel in 2020 🌎

My personal 2019 highlights: EPIC SWISS SKIING (staying at The Chedi Andermatt which has one of the best spas I’ve ever seen), the HEAVENLY COTSWOLDS at my favourite new UK hotel Thyme, a PUGLIAN ROAD TRIP (where I quickly realised what all the fuss was about - Masseria Trapana and Masseria Torre Coccaro are simply GLORIOUS), a refreshing recap of the gorgeous properties in MALLORCA including a stay at the newly built Finca Serena (an adult-only retreat close to Palma), a perfect jaunt to AMALFI staying at the ‘Pink Palace’ 💗Palazzo Avino💗, a weekend in MONTE CARLO and a week discovering CROATIA and MONTENEGRO (yup, you guessed it = beautiful!). I have some exciting adventures planned for 2020 and it’s off to AMSTERDAM for me again (which captured my heart when I visited a few months ago)
Thanks to all the hoteliers and wonderful reps who are generous enough to arrange our stays for these invaluable insights into their properties. Thanks to my lovely friends in the travel industry for being great. But the biggest thanks to my endlessly supportive, glorious clients. I couldn’t do it without you! 🥰

#travelplanner #beautifuldestinations #luxuryhotels #topnine2019 #travel #wanderlust #mensostravels

🌵🌵This remote futuristic hideaway is located

🌵🌵This remote futuristic hideaway is located in Canyon Point, Utah and is as perfect for an adrenaline-fuelled adventure as it is a simple, luxurious desert retreat. Sign us up
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Ph. @anneparavion
#archi #pooldesign #hotelpool #swimmingpool #exteriors #exterior_design #instaplace #travel #vacationstyle #travelideas #vacationmood #bucketlist #designhotel #doyoutravel #postcardsfromtheworld #incredibleplaces #wheretostay #bespoke #luxury #design #desertretreat #tasteintravel #Amangiri #AmanResorts #AmanJunkie #Utah

“Room for one more?” Breakfast time is always

“Room for one more?” Breakfast time is always a treat at Giraffe Manor. Its herd of Rothschild giraffes visit morning or evening, sometimes poking their long necks into the windows in the hope of a treat, before retreating to their forest sanctuary 🦒🦒🦒 Finding availability is usually impossible but we know how to get you into this magical estate for a night before you head out onto safari. Get in touch today to start planning your African adventure!

#giraffemanor #giraffe #safari #bucketlist #discoverthesafaricollection #postcardsfromtheworld #travelstagram__ #incredibleplaces #travelphotography #nairobi #kenya #africa

Our new favourite European getaway - the Dutch cap

Our new favourite European getaway - the Dutch capital of Amsterdam - exceeds all expectations. It has everything you might need for the perfect ‘weekend minibreak’. Rich in history, hop on a bike and explore the canals and cobbled streets to your hearts content
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The buildings are extraordinary; some lean like the Tower of Pisa (being balanced on stilts over water after all) and are only still standing due to clever engineers with nerves of steel who swim underneath the city to reinforce them
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From the excellent Van Gogh and Banksy exhibitions in ‘Museum Park’, a visit to Anne Frank’s House and the plethora of exceptional bars and restaurants here, we discovered that the options are endless. Even a tour of the Red Light District is worthwhile. The maritime history of Amsterdam is fascinating and the women are incredibly well protected by the city (although having the right tour guide and visiting at the right time of day is important)
🇳🇱 We stayed @sohohouseamsterdam which was 👌🏼but we have plenty of other hotels to recommend dependant on your budget and requirements. Contact us today to start planning your Dutch adventure! .
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#amsterdam #thenetherlands #cityguide #prettycity #visitamsterdam #travellifestyle #sohohouseamsterdam #map_of_europe #streetphotography #doyoutravel #goexplore #wonderfulplaces #travelinspo #weekendaway #minibreak #theprettycities #amsterdamlife #roamtheplanet #girlswhotravel #loveamsterdam #MENSOStravels

Good morning Dubrovnik! 🇭🇷☀️ Another mag

Good morning Dubrovnik! 🇭🇷☀️ Another magical place to explore for a few days ~ one of the world’s most spectacular walled cities, the UNESCO-protected Old Town boasts endless Baroque churches, glitzy seafood restaurants (we had one of the best prawn dishes we’ve ever tasted) and Game of Thrones photo ops. You can also head further afield for a day trip to the nearby island of #Lokrum. Its surviving monastery and botanical gardens are worth a visit but it also serves as a welcome escape from the crowds on the mainland. Pack a picnic and sunbathe in peace for a few hours. You just need to bat away the bunny rabbits and peacocks that roam the island as it’s a protected nature preserve. It is best to visit Dubrovnik ‘out of season’ though (the cruise ships really are something else in the height of summer). We are here in mid-late October and relishing 31 degree temperatures and minimal crowds. We can wholeheartedly recommend it!

“The part of the Adriatic Coast belonging to Mon

“The part of the Adriatic Coast belonging to Montenegro is the purest part of the Mediterranean” - Jacques Cousteau || We were lucky enough to finally discover Montenegro for ourselves this past week. What an incredibly special place. With easy direct flights to Tivat, Podgorica or Montenegro from the UK, travelling here has never been so easy. Crystal clear waters, beach clubs, UNESCO protected medieval villages, five National Parks, a super yacht marina, sailing regattas and oyster farms means there are endless corners of the country to discover. With a huge investment of wealth to the area in recent years, the hope is to turn it into the new riviera. AMAN and The Chedi already have hotels here and there is the much anticipated opening of the first European One&Only here in 2020. We stayed at the Regent Porto Montenegro and it was fabulous. Huge thanks to @privateforums for hosting us 🌴🇲🇪💛

How to do Half Term in style you ask? We have *jus

How to do Half Term in style you ask? We have *just* the ticket to suit the whole family...
Vakkaru | Maldives
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Plotting sunny days in St Tropez ⚓️💛 📸 @

Plotting sunny days in St Tropez ⚓️💛 📸 @leclub55official

I am a little reluctant to share this secret but s

I am a little reluctant to share this secret but share it I must. Sometimes I come across hotels that exceed the word ‘special’. Masseria Trapana is one of these hidden gems that steals a piece of your heart. Exceptional service (call the phone by the pool for an endless supply of Aperol Spritz), extraordinary attention to detail (Aesop toiletries anyone?) and larger-than-life owner Rob all help to create this Puglian oasis, just outside of Lecce
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This masseria has been lovingly restored, transforming former olive presses into dramatic firepits and bringing 15th century frescoes found behind the chapel walls back to life. The 9 bedrooms boast vaulted ceilings and endless views over the local countryside. Head down into the old olive store where you’ll find a magnesium jacuzzi that has been built into the cave walls. Perfect for soothing away any aches and pains
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Magical, magical, magical
#MasseriaTrapana #VivoPuglia

Our favourite spot @lesereno 🌟 An intimate beac

Our favourite spot @lesereno 🌟 An intimate beach hotel with 39 suites, 3 private villas and a sparkling freshwater pool ⚓️ #LeSereno #StBarths 📸 @lucy.halfhead

Where’s your favourite holiday spot? This year,

Where’s your favourite holiday spot? This year, we are completely head-over-heels for the luxurious Mezzatorre Hotel, on the beautiful island of Ischia. Re-launched this summer by the team behind the (much celebrated) Il Pellicano, Pellicano Hotels have added their eponymous sparkle to this undiscovered gem of a destination. With only 57 rooms, thermal spa, decked pool, sea views and private bay, all they need for a full house is a good restaurant (do not fear, the food is phenomenal). It works perfectly for an Italian road trip and makes a nice change from Capri. Combine with a trip to the Amalfi coast via a quick ferry from Naples
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#inhaleischia #ischia #islandlife #ladolcevita #travelphotography #italiansummer #mytinyatlas #igitaly #beautifuldestinations #discoverandescape #roadtrip #amalficoast #passionpassport #italysummer #travelphotography #italyphotos #mezzatorrehotel #pellicanohotels #travelplanner #travelconcierge #secretescapes #secretescapesitalia

S C O R C H I O 🔥 📸 @moniafili • Wishing e

S C O R C H I O 🔥 📸 @moniafili
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Wishing everyone a day as refreshing as this one on today’s heatwave. We would rather be in Italy, diving off the boat off the shores of glorious, sun-soaked Lampedusa. Situated between Malta and Tunisia in the Pelagie Islands (southern Italy), it’s known for its its beaches, including the Spiaggia dei Conigli, with shallow waters and colourful marine life. It’s even an egg-laying site for marine turtles. Combine with a trip to Pantelleria, one of our other hottest destinations this year, which lies off the coast of Sicily 💙

Waking up to the *BEST* kind of views at #Amanruya

Waking up to the *BEST* kind of views at #Amanruya in #Bodrum 💛☀️🍹The Aegean coastline is on our 2019 hotlist for for all the right reasons; easy flights from London, jaw-dropping scenery and exquisite hotels make #TURKEY the perfect summer getaway ✈️ 🇹🇷 Amanruya has its own private beach club, yoga studio, tennis courts and a world-famous spa. Head out onto the water for sailing and kayaking or hop on one of the hotel bikes to explore. Each guest pavilion has its own private pool and garden, making it our top choice for those seeking privacy, sun and relaxation 🔝

J O A L I 🌟 One of our favourite hotels in the

J O A L I 🌟 One of our favourite hotels in the Maldives and the perfect choice for our clients getaway a few weeks ago 📸 @jeremyaustiin
#joali #joalimaldives #maldives

Isn’t #Ravello pretty as a picture? 💞

Isn’t #Ravello pretty as a picture? 💞

So heaven IS a place on earth. This is the view fr

So heaven IS a place on earth. This is the view from the infinitely charming Palazzo Avino in Ravello. The Amalfi Coast has to be seen to be believed but nowhere captured my heart quite as much as the ‘Pink Palace’
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Set 365 metres above the Tyrrhenian Sea, Ravello is the hidden treasure of this coastline. Its former wealth is apparent in its villas and gardens and earned its listing as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997 (the views from Villa Cimbrone are simply jaw-dropping)
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Stay tuned for tales of our Italian adventure 🚗 🇮🇹 #postcardsfromtheworld #travelstagram__ #travelphotography #prettycity #traveldeeper #discoverearth #lifewelltravelled #exploremore #keepexploring #nomad #instapassport #wanderlust #ladolcevita #welltravelled #naturelovers #beautifuldestinations #travelphoto #viewfrommyroom #infinitypool #adventureseeker #seekmoments #weloveitaly #discoveritaly #palazzoavino #ravello #landscapephotography

Dreaming of this Grecian Getaway . . . Amanzoe ||

Dreaming of this Grecian Getaway
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Amanzoe || Porto Heli || East Peloponnese || 💛💛 📸 @katerinakatopis

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