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