“For those who have an intense urge for Spirit and wisdom, it sits near them, waiting.” Patañjali said. I had seen beautiful, slick and sexy, photographs of Phuket in travel magazines and all over Instagram before arriving, but it was my very first time there, and anywhere in Asia for that matter. From the moment I arrived I…
COMO Metropolitan Hotel, London
London is at its beautiful best in autumn. The Royal Parks are turning golden; the leaves hues of rust and red, and the paths are laced with the crunch of leaves. Hyde Park is indisputably one of the capital’s most scenic spots, and so, when we were invited to spend a night at the COMO…
Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary: A Luxury Detox Retreat, Koh Samui
The science of medicine is simple. It begins with an investment at the cellular level with and to everything we know in our hearts to be good. I felt this investment in me from the moment I began to plan my visit to Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa in Thailand for a detox retreat Koh Samui…
The Ultimate Malta Summer Travel Guide
Being half Maltese, Malta holds a very special place in my heart. It is the place where I learnt to swim, the place where I once had many family and friends and the place where as an adult, I continue to visit this beautiful European island destination again and again. I have been to Malta more…
Culinary Tour on a Canal du Midi Barge Cruise, France
After spending one evening on board our Canal du Midi barge, the luxury Savannah, there was one word I was confident of never hearing. That word was hungry. For seven nights and six days, our eyes would feast on the beauty of the Canal du Midi in southern France. Equally, our stomachs and our bodies…
Tours and Activities on Our Luxury Barge Canal Cruise in France
A luxury canal cruise in France elicits images of tree-lined waterways, sipping champagne, and generally sitting back, relaxing and having a good time. There were plenty of moments like this aboard the barge Savannah. For those who like a little more adventure, this barge cruise offers a suite of daily activities ranging from visits to…
Cruising the Canal du Midi: A Luxury Barge Cruise, France
Ancient stone villages built right on the water’s edge pass you by and large iron barriers groan under the pressure of the water that is pushing against them. You are sitting back in a deck chair, relaxing with a glass of French champagne in your hand, watching the sun set on yet another glorious day…
The Ranch at Laguna Beach, California
Nestled in the heart of the Aliso and Woods Canyons, you’ll find the ultimate in Californian cool, The Ranch at Laguna Beach. A short drive from downtown Laguna, the entrance is opposite the sparkling sea and tucked away from those who are yet to discover what is arguably the best place to stay in Laguna…
A Day Trip From Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon National Park
Thailand is such a diverse country. From busy Bangkok to the island resorts in Phuket and Phi Phi in the south and the rich, cultural history in Chiang Mai in the north, there is a destination to suit every style of traveller. Like many other visitors who make their way to northern Thailand, it has stolen…
Waiting to Meet the Baby I Wasn’t Sure I Could Ever Have
I was 18 when I was first told I may not be able to carry a baby to term. I had been diagnosed with a rare blood condition that would make it harder for me to do so. Impossible? They weren’t sure. It was news I distanced myself from; I was in my senior year…
Montage Laguna Beach, Luxury Hotel and Spa, California
Laguna Beach is the sort of place that is as pretty as it sounds. Home to the rich and the beautiful and undoubtedly one of the most picturesque parts of the United States west coast, it’s the kind of California every one dreams about when they head for the state so synonymous with sunshine and…
The Quiet Side of Ibiza: An Alternative Travel Guide to Spain’s Party Island
Ibiza is the party capital of the world. When I tell people Ibiza is one of my favourite holiday destinations, they tend to raise an 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…