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.

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My travel essentials for home and away in 2025

Luxury hotels that are out of this world..

Guest Hotel Review of Hotel Britania Art Deco, Lisbon..

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

The best newcomers for 2022..

Q and A with Gina Long - East Anglian Daily Times

Head to the Med for September sunshine…

New boutique lifestyle hotel opens on Mykonos..

Top luxury hotel recommendations in Positano, Amalfi Coast

Katikies, Santorini, one of the best boutique hotels in the Greek Islands

The Place Firenze, the first boutique hotel in Florence now begins its next chapter, a new story, a place you’ll love to call your home during your stay in Florence.

2021 is finally here and with it some great new hotel openings in the UK and aboard that we can all look forward to and add to our dream list.

Best of British Boutique hotels from hideaways in Cornwall to luxury hotels in Scotland.

JK Place Firenze, the first boutique hotel in Florence and one of the best in town…

Heckfield Place, one of the best luxury hotels in the UK.

The best luxury family-friendly hotel in the Algarve.

Lisbon, the coastal capital city of Portugal. Great food, wine, culture and luxury hotels. Ideal for a weekend or mid-week break.