If you were booking an organised wellness retreat, most of the decisions would already be made for you. The location. The hotel. The food. The activities. The yoga classes. The spa treatments. Quite possibly even what time you're expected to get up in the morning. And while that can be lovely and sometimes exactly the thing you're looking for, it's also one of the reasons I've become increasingly interested in creating your own DIY wellness retreat instead, because you get to

New York is one of the most popular autumn city breaks for good reason. By late October, Central Park is filled with gorgeous autumn colors, the weather is ideal for walking, Halloween decorations are everywhere, and it's the perfect time to enjoy Broadway shows, rooftop bars and long weekends exploring the city before winter arrives. The only downside? Hotel prices can be eye-watering. As you likely know by now, I'm a natural born researcher, and one of the things I love loo

There seems to be a subscription or membership for everything these days - and travel hasn't escaped the trend. ​ Some travel memberships promise discounted hotels.Some offer exclusive holiday packages or curated trips.Others claim you'll save hundreds, or even thousands, every year. ​ Whenever I see claims like that, I'm naturally sceptical. Because if saving money on travel was really that easy......why isn't everyone doing it?? ​ I've been a member of a couple of membershi

Wellness retreats are everywhere right now. Open Instagram or Pinterest and you'll see beautiful hotels, sunrise yoga, healthy breakfasts, blissful spa treatments and women returning home feeling calmer, happier and more themselves. But alongside all of that inspiration comes a price tag. Many organised retreats can cost thousands per person before you've even booked your flights. And it got me wondering... Do we actually need someone else to create the perfect retreat for us

Is The Maldives Really As Expensive As We Think? Mention the Maldives and most people picture overwater villas, infinity pools and expensive, bucket-list style five-star luxury. The Maldives is one of those destinations that's often dismissed as "maybe one day" because of the assumed price tag. But I started wondering whether that's always true. Not whether the Maldives is cheap - but whether choosing the right hotel and the right way to book could make the slow, restorative

For me, it isn't just the destination. It's not the hotel, the airport, the sightseeing or even the weather. It's the feeling. The feeling that something exciting is coming, something new, something fun. The feeling of possibility and that life is about to become bigger than the school run, the laundry pile, the work deadlines and all the little things that fill our days. As a mum of three, life can sometimes feel very practical. There are always things that need doing and pe

How to save money on your accomodation in New York and spend it on experiences instead.

Santorini has a reputation for being expensive. Luxury suites, private pools, caldera views and hot tubs...they don't usually come with budget-friendly price tags. So I was curious about whether booking through a major travel site and accessing member pricing through a travel membership could actually make Santorini's luxury more affordable. So I compared three exclusive Santorini hotels using the same dates (end July/early August 2026), the same number of guests (4), and the

Why I Looked Into This Wellness retreats are everywhere right now. Many promise yoga, workshops, mindfulness sessions and a chance to reset. But they often come with a price tag of £2,000-£4,000 per person before flights. And it got me wondering: do you actually need a structured retreat to get the benefits? Or could you create your own wellness-focused escape for less by choosing the right hotel and building your own itinerary? To find out, I compared three hotels in Lagos,

Ksamil, Albania or Corfu, Greece for your family holiday - which is better?