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THE NEWT AND HAUSER & WIRTH UK

The Newt UK and Hauser & Wirth Gallery Emma, UK A perfect stay at The Newt UK (the best hotel we’ve ever stayed in!), followed by a trip to Bruton and the Hauser & Wirth gallery. If that wasn’t enough we also had a pit stop at The Pig on the way home for a […]

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Banff to Jasper Canada

BANFF TO JASPER CANADA

Banff to Jasper Alberta Canada Sarah, UK A road trip from Banff to Jasper Canada (Alberta) is like nothing else. There is not a star rating high enough to do a trip like this justice! This is one of the few places where the Instagram filters and magazine photography still fails to do justice to

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Food and Wine Piedmont Italy

FOOD AND WINE PIEDMONT ITALY

Food and Wine Piedmont Italy Sarah, UK This food and wine Piedmont trip is in Italy’s northwest and borders Switzerland and France. True to the meaning of its name (foot of the mountain), Piedmont is a land of mountains….and wine! Monferrato (where La Villa is located) is just 45mins from the areas that produce Barolo

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Andalusia Spain

THREE WEEKS IN ANDALUSIA SPAIN

ANDALUSIA SPAIN, A FOODIE THREE WEEKS Sarah UK Andalusia Spain is home to so much more than just the Costa Del Sol, although that does continue to be a major draw with long wide stretches of pristine beaches. The Lakes of El Chorro are just an hour from Malaga and are turquoise blue – perfect

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Giant Redwood

KEW GARDENS LONDON UK

LONDON Kew Gardens UK Shweta UK Kew Gardens UK or The Royal Botanical Gardens Kew as they are formally known, is home to Botanic gardens, science and conservation work. Founded in 1840, this South West London exotic garden is home to over 27,000 types of plants and is well worth the £10 entry fee. SOLO

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Aerial view of Lombard Street

SOLO SAN FRANCISCO WEEKEND USA

SOLO San Francisco WEEKEND Shweta UK This solo San Francisco weekend is in a city where you can free your inhibitions and dream big, even the weather has its own microclimates, so everything really does go. It is rich in culture, history and entrepreneurship and this city is also one of the most important in the

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KAMALAYA KOH SAMUI THAILAND

KAMALAYA Koh Samui THAILANDRELAX AND RENEW Shweta UK Peaceful vibes, elegant and unfussy living, communal dining paired with holistic Ayurvedic, Chinese, Japanese and Thai therapies,  Kamalaya Koh Samui Thailand will relax and renew every inch of your mind and body. Built on a rocky hillside with its own private beach, Monk cave, lush forest landscapes this

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Varenna Lake Como Italy

VARENNA LAKE COMO ITALY

Varenna Lake Como Italy Sarah UK Quick trip to Varenna Lake Como Italy, wedding venue hunting and we fell in love with Varenna. This pretty and picturesque town offers incredible views of Lake Como, but is quieter and more intimate that some of the other options around Lake Como. Staying at Villa Cipressi means you’re close

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Bilbao Basque Spain

BILBAO BASQUE SPAIN

BILBAO AND SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN Sarah UK Bilbao Basque Spain is a fun, vibrant and artistic spot, packed with fascinating attractions offering something for everyone; great food, culture, hikes, beaches and nightlife. Take the time to stroll around the city as each neighbourhood has its own personality and you’ll feel the wonderful Basque culture everywhere.

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Sen Wellness Sanctuary Sri Lanka

SEN WELLNESS SANCTUARY SRI LANKA

SEN WELLNESS SANCTUARY SRI LANKA Sarah UK Sen Wellness Sanctuary Sri Lanka is a much needed break from normality. On the south coast of Sri Lanka, this is the sister resort to Sen Wellness in London and boasts its very own turtle nesting beach. Each day, we’d start the day with an hours yoga practice

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NORTHERN LIGHTS REYKJAVIK ICELAND

NORTHERN LIGHTS REYKJAVIK ICELAND

NORTHERN LIGHTS REYKJAVIK ICELAND Sarah UK Northern Lights Reykjavik Iceland is just a few degrees south of the Artic Circle providing natural wonders and spectatular scenery by the bucket load. Most visit Reykjavik for the Northern Lights, but that natural phenomenon is notorious unpredictable (see below for tips on how to maximise your viewing chances).

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RICK STEIN SANDBANKS BROWNSEA ISLAND FERRY UK

RICK STEIN SANDBANKS AND BROWNSEA ISLAND FERRY Shweta UK Rick Stein Sandbanks and Browsea Island Ferry are located on and off the small peninsula at Poole Harbour. Famous for its clean and sandy beaches Sandbanks is one of the worlds most expensive stretches of coastal real estate with one waterside street of 13 houses, estimated

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