Travel

Whether you are pining for a solo retreat in the Caribbean or longing to jet off with the whole family to Europe, a dream healthy holiday for Christmas and New Year is still possible.

Planning a cruise vacation so far in advance offers something to look forward to and makes the cost more realistic by spreading it across a period of time.

Fancy a trip to London ? Well that would be nice, a little break in one of my favourite cities. I’d been invited to stay at the recently re opened The Resident Covent Garden in the bustling heart of Covent Garden and we were very excited to have such a…

The accommodation at Native Manchester is very well appointed and there are various offerings depending on requirements, from a studio to one or two bedroom apartments, loft suites and of course a luxurious penthouse – all tastefully contemporary with a peppering of industrial.

The Nautilus Maldives, an impeccably private island resort in the UNESCO biosphere reserve of Baa Atoll, has partnered with London-based private jet specialists Dominvs Aviation to launch an ultra-exclusive escape to the Indian Ocean.

Original Cottages has selected a few of their top work-spirational properties that offer great access to Wi-Fi, inspirational views, vast outdoor space for those all-important motivational walks and breaks from your desk and enough space indoors to strike a healthy work/life balance.

It’s easy to see why ‘shoulder season’ has become so popular with couples – a chance to enjoy the last of the warm weather, fewer crowds and less traffic, no school holiday rush, and better deals to be had on accommodation.

We’ve all had a disappointing year where foreign travel is concerned, so rather than dwell on our missed adventures, why not plan something to look forward to?

From award-winning night skies in Namibia and northern Italy, to bright bioluminescent bays in Puerto Rico or sleeping under the stars in a bubble lodge in Mauritius.

Many of Europe’s ski resorts are best accessed by private jet, with scenic mountain landing strips right in the heart of resorts meaning skiers can avoid busy commercial flights and resort transfers. Skiers wanting to stay in their “Ski Bubble” can take a private jet to their resort, followed by a private transfer to their chalet and then enjoy the mountain fresh air, avoiding crowded hotels and commercial flights completely.