I love visiting my old hometown and trying out different hotels. However, I have to admit that dark, moody interiors aren’t usually my thing — until Hotel Haven Helsinki completely changed my mind. I hadn’t been to Haven for quite a few years, so I was curious to see whether it had changed and, more importantly, whether it still had…
I’m tough to please when it comes to hotels, but sometimes a stay just ticks every box and that’s exactly what happened with NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa. Opened in 2024, it’s one of the city’s newest five star hotels, set within two beautifully restored heritage buildings. From the moment I arrived, I knew I was in for a treat,…
With the holiday season upon us, I thought it would be a good time to start sharing some of my favourite hotels and travel stays. Beautiful interiors have always been high on my list when choosing where to stay, but since getting back into horse riding after a very long break, I’ve also found myself seeking out hotels where I…
There’s something quietly surprising about Windjammer Landing. Set on the northwest coast of St Lucia, this hillside resort feels unlike anywhere else in the Caribbean. That’s probably why I ended up booking it. The whitewashed villas and Mediterranean-inspired architecture (an aesthetic I’ve always loved) give it a distinctly Mediterranean feel, softened by Caribbean charm and an easy, laid-back atmosphere. Here’s…
I can’t help feeling a little nostalgic as I write this. Just a few weeks ago, I was wrapped in a world that felt like another era. Well, not quite — but I could easily imagine what life must have been like inside Ireland’s grandest hotel, Ballyfin Demesne. What I loved most about my stay wasn’t just the magnificent interiors…
