August marks an exciting new chapter for one of Venice’s most historic hotels. The 14th-century Hotel Gabrielli, sitting proudly on the Riva degli Schiavoni just a short stroll from Piazza San Marco, has reopened its doors as a five-star member of the Starhotels Collezione. Following an extensive restoration, this Venetian palazzo now offers a rare blend of heritage, craftsmanship, and contemporary luxury, all set against the shimmering backdrop of the lagoon.

Greenway Hotel and Spa in the Cotswolds features beautiful interiors, fantastic food (the best sticky toffee pudding ever) and brilliant spa.

Travel Guide for Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Travel and hotel tips for your stay in the rainforest. Luxury and boutique hotels, rainforest hideaways and more.

Anastasia.. exceptional healer in Costa Rica. Stay at Vayu Retreat Villas and she’ll come and treat you in your room.

Kura Costa Rica is a sustainable hideaway in the rainforest. Expect stunning views and just eight modern suites at this design-led boutique hotel.

High up in the rainforest in Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Rancho Pacifico is a luxury jungle hideaway with excellent service, modern treehouses and great food.

Vayu Retreat Villas is a gorgeous 4-room hideaway in Puntarenas, Costa Rica with delicious food.

My travel essentials for long haul travel in 2025. As Marketing Director for The Hotel Guru, I spend a lot of time in the air, hopping between hotels, scouting out the best places to stay, and writing about them. And after years of perfecting my packing routine, I’ve nailed down the travel essentials that I won’t board a flight without. It’s a bit of a mixed bag—some practical, some indulgent—but they all make long-haul travel that little bit easier.

Introducing Mush Love – The Adaptogenic Coffee You Need in Your Life

If you love coffee and are fascinated by the power of mushrooms, you’re going to be obsessed with Mush Love – a limited-edition adaptogenic coffee blend created by London Nootropics in collaboration with Fantastic Fungi, the team behind the viral Netflix documentary.

Infused with premium mushroom extracts from Hifas da Terra, this blend is designed to fuel your mornings and support your wellbeing with nature’s most potent nootropics

London Nootropics - Zen - with Ashwagandha and L-Theanine. Soluble Coffee (with 6% finely ground roasted coffee) – For that smooth, rich flavour we all love.

My travel essentials for home and away in 2025

The award-winning design of Five Acre Barn is pretty cool! This gorgeous British B&B is on the Suffolk coast a short drive from Aldeburgh. Dog-friendly, it has just five rooms. Contemporary rooms and a delicious breakfast make it one of the best places to stay in the area.

The best places to shop, eat and drink in Marrakech.

The best places to stay in Marrakech include royal palaces, chic riads and fairytale hideaways. Less than four hours by plane from the UK, Marrakech is a magical place to go throughout the year.

Beaverbrook in Surrey, one of the best luxury hotels and spas in the UK. I reviewed in April 2024.

Church Farm B&B in Suffolk. The perfect B&B between Lavenham and Bury St Edmunds.

Luxury lodges at The Farmstead in Suffolk. Self-catering rustic chic lodges sleeping two to four people each with their own veranda, fully equipped kitchen, wood burner and BBQ. One of the best places to stay in Suffolk.

A new small charming hotel in the heart of Vis, Croatia. Nine boutique hotel rooms with stylish interiors, space and modernity.

Travel is open but with the airport chaos, why not look closer to home..

The best newcomers for 2022..