Five years ago, I married the love of my life. Like most newlyweds, we were looking for somewhere romantic to enjoy our honeymoon. For some time, we were thinking about the Maldives, but choosing the perfect Maldives honeymoon resort wasn’t easy. Aside from its obvious beauty, Coco Bodu Hithi also offered a great range of restaurants…
The Best Things to Do and See near Katherine, Northern Territory
I had visited the Northern Territory once before, and like a teenage girl at a boy-band concert, I fell instantly and powerfully in love. The heady heat, endless openness and vibrant colours pierced my heart and infected my imagination. Second time round, I was coming back to share this magical place with another love of…
No 1 Boot Camp, Norfolk, UK
No 1 Boot Camp had been on my radar for a while. Pictures of stars working out on the Norfolk coast frequented my social media and the magazines I used to leaf through on the way to work; the go-to weight loss and fitness boot camp for reality stars and glamorous celebrities alike wanting to shift…
Bliss Sanctuary Health Retreat for Women, Bali
When, after an air-conditioned pick up in Ubud, you’re greeted with open arms by a hostess the second you arrive in Canggu, before being offered a cold flannel and a freshly squeezed juice, you know you’re in for a good week. So began my time at Bali’s Bliss Sanctuary for Women in Bali. Lucy Pearson…
Inscape: New York’s Hottest New Meditation Space
Okay, I will admit it. I have always been a skeptic of meditation. Whether it’s due to my lack of understanding or simply just ‘not for me’, I could never understand the concept of sitting in a room alone with all my thoughts. God forbid. But, New York is a storm in a teacup and when…
Things to Do in Surfers Paradise: Where to Stay, Eat and Play
For many years, mention of a trip to the Gold Coast conjured up images of the bright lights of Surfers Paradise and its reputation as a partygoers playground. But there are so many fun things to do in Surfers Paradise aside from its famed nightlife offerings. With water sports and active pursuits aplenty, a focus…
El Mangroove: A Boutique Luxury Hotel in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
The dreamy idyllic images on the El Mangroove website pull you in and invite you to ‘chill’; a promise delivered the moment you step foot on the property. El Mangroove is situated on the coast of Papagayo Bay, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. It is a soft landing spot for sun-worshipping, water sports, and the most divine…
Isleta El Espino, Private Island Resort in Nicaragua
By the time I reached the marina on Cocibolca Lake, I had been in Nicaragua long enough to feel its courting take, but I still could not put my finger on the deep connection I felt to this new place. As my feet left the mainland, and we loaded up the small boat that would…
A Weekend Getaway Guide to Blueys Beach, New South Wales
Where the bush meets the beach on the mid-north coast, just three hours from Sydney, Blueys Beach could be one of Australia’s best-kept secrets. The ideal weekend destination for those with a love of the outdoors, Blueys Beach offers unspoiled stretches of sand, swimming with dolphins, world-class diving and fishing sites, and plenty of space…
Melbourne’s Best Yoga and Fitness Classes to Try
There’s been an obvious shift in people’s attitudes towards fitness over the past few years. Fewer people are hitting the old-school gyms, preferring the fitness classes at boutique Melbourne yoga and fitness studios. Here’s a round-up of Melbourne’s best yoga and fitness classes you should try right now. Sophia Lahey Bodhi & Ride This ‘aint…
Regent Singapore, a Four Seasons Hotel
While I’d never stayed at a Four Seasons hotel before, the name itself evokes images of both luxury and tradition. On entering Regent Singapore my high expectations were quickly met. After a seamless check in I was shown to my room. Despite the late hour, a selection of sweet treats and a steaming pot of camomile…
Fivelements: A Luxury Boutique Ubud Retreat
We live in a time when tourism is rife, travellers are rampant and thanks to the many social media channels available at the touch of a button, few places stay untouched for long. With Instagram at its peak popularity, the second a so-called Influencer posts an image of a tropical paradise, people flock there in…