The Hilton Molino Stucky makes an eye-catching first impression. Cruising into the hotel on Venice’s Giudecca Canal, the converted 19th century flour mill shrinks everything else around it. It is a grand, and iconic building that has been carefully renovated to deliver 5-star luxury right on Venice’s front door step, or wharf as it were. By Skye Gilkeson Back in 1895, 1500 people…
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Ca’Sagredo Hotel, Venice
Staying in a 15th Century Palace on the Grand Canal in Venice was a dream come true. Ca’Sagredo Hotel offers more than just a 5-star experience, it gives guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in a lasting piece of history. Part museum, part hotel, part art gallery, Ca’Sagredo transports you back in time. Skye Gilkeson The Ca’Sagredo Hotel…
Baby Packing List: A Travel Checklist For Your Baby (2023)
The way we pack now has changed a lot since we had kids. So, has the way we travel. But, being organized in the lead-up to a holiday is key. There’s no need to stress though, we’ve made things easier for you. This is a complete baby packing list so you know exactly what you’ll…
What to Do in Bologna: An Insider’s Guide
If you’ve been to Italy a few times and you’ve never been to Bologna, you’re missing out. If you’re a food lover, then you’re really missing out. Bologna is known as the ‘Stomach of Italy’ – home of lasagne bolognese, mortadella, tortellini in brodo (tortellini in meat broth) and a whole host of traditional Italian food….
48 Hours in LA: Where to Stay, Eat and Explore
Los Angeles is California’s largest and perhaps most famous city. A sprawling hub in the southern part of the state with a population of almost 4 million, it’s a place synonymous with the glitz and the glamour of Hollywood and the movers and shakers of the film industry. With a plethora of neighbourhoods spanning the…
20 Photos to Inspire You to Travel to Mykonos
While Mykonos is definitely a full sensory experience, it’s the beauty of the island from the architecture to the people, the beaches and those mesmerising blues that will pull at your heart on first sight. This is a small collection of my favourite photos that will make you fall in love with Mykonos, Greece before…
What to Do in Mykonos, Greece: A Pocket Travel Guide
Mykonos can be a magical place whether you are 18 or 80. There’s a spell the island seems to cast from the moment you step onto the airport tarmac or slide into their famous Mercedes taxis, winding your way towards those iconic windmills. This guide features tips for what to do in Mykonos from where…
Hilton Paris Opera
Hilton Paris Opera is the perfect mix of Parisian classicism and modern luxury. The hotel holds prime position in the buzzing Opera arrondissement with bars, bistros and boutiques right at its doorstep, to whet your appetite for all the temptations that the City of Light has in store. Skye Gilkeson Hilton Paris Opera Review A grand…
Meet the Little Yogis of Udaipur, India
Arriving in Udaipur couldn’t have been a better first-impression of India. Often referred to as “The Venice of the East” or “The City of Lakes”, there are breathtaking views of the water with mountain backdrops in every direction. I found myself in constant awe over the artistic atmosphere created by everything from the colourfully adorned camels to the street…