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

Vayur Retreat Villas a gorgeous 4-room hideaway in Puntarenas, Costa Rica.

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..

My passage to India visiting Delhi and Rajasthan…

Discover some of the best boutique hotels by the British seaside.

The Anchor at Walberswick is one of the best places to eat on the Suffolk coast. Dog-friendly, this friendly village local has fantastic outside space, a wood-fire pizza oven and a heated marquee in the garden. Great food, great service and also a great place to stay in Suffolk.

My selection of Christmas presents for under £30 that will surprise and delight your friends and family. From handmade coffee cups and knock-you-out sleep oil to delicious brownies and beautiful pendants, there’s something for everyone and I’ve tried, tested, bought (not gifted) all of them!