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

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

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