“I’m an elephant” I announce to the group. Everyone nods sagely as if this is most normal thing in the world. Thankfully, this isn’t the start of an interpretive dance class. I’ve simply picked out my “animal spirit card” for the week. An elephant feels appropriate. I’ve come to Omega Movement’s “Move with Alignment” yoga…
La Sultana: A Luxury Medina Hotel in Marrakech
Walk along the hectic, dusty Rue de la Kasbah inside Marrakech’s ancient city walls and you might notice something unusual. Amid the frenetic fruit sellers, bustling cafes and market stalls selling wooden snakes is something that seems curiously out-of-place – a man in a bright red bell-boy uniform. This is the only outward sign of…
The Ultimate Guide to Marrakech, Morocco
Marrakech is one of my favourite destinations for a short break. It’s so easy to access, yet when you step off the plane you are plunged into a completely different world. This magical city is a riot of colours, sights and sounds. Soft terracotta pink buildings, flanked with elegant palms and orange trees. The air is…
Palazzo Manfredi: 5 Star Luxury Hotel Near the Colosseum, Rome
Think of Rome and your mind will likely conjure some combination of spectacular food, wild romance and large historical monuments. During a recent visit I was lucky enough to experience all of these, without even leaving my hotel. Welcome to the Palazzo Manfredi, where gladiatorial glamour is reimagined in a 5 star luxury hotel near the…
Two Days in Rome: Where to Eat, Stay and Play
Rome has always been a popular destination for a European mini-break – but with so many treasures crammed into one city, how do you know where to start? Here’s my guide for how to spend the perfect two days in Rome. Annie Scott How to Spend Two Days in Rome Rome is one of my…
The 5 Best Yoga Studios in London
A metropolis bursting with ambition, opportunity and plenty of places to let your hair down, it’s no secret London is one busy town. It should come as no surprise then that the wellness scene is also thriving, with Londoners keen to retreat from the frenetic pace with some much needed yoga. We’ve tried and tested the…
The Quiet Side of Ibiza: An Alternative Travel Guide to Spain’s Party Island
Ibiza, the party capital of the world. When I tell people Ibiza is one of my favourite holiday destinations, they tend to raise and eyebrow and look at me in a knowing manner. When I tell them it’s to chill out and do yoga they roar with laughter. But Ibiza has so much more to offer than…
Magic of Ibiza Yoga and Walking Retreat
Ibiza, the Balearic island known for its wild partying, superstar DJs and 24 hour clubbing culture is not perhaps the first place you’d think of for a relaxing retreat. But, think again. This beautiful, mystical destination has been much-loved by hippies and yogis for decades and Ibiza retreats are the perfect way to discover why,…
Les Passeroses Rural Yoga Retreat in the South of France
There’s a magical moment when you arrive at Les Passeroses in the middle of rural south-west France. Push open the anonymous blue door by the side of a dusty road, pass through the heady scent of honeysuckle and you unexpectedly find yourself next to an inviting swimming pool by an enchanting French farmhouse. This is…
