Diamonds in the sky
By Erica Crompton Are you a diamond in the rough? Or a diamond geezer? You may simply sparkle. But one things for sure, in the advent of factory-made diamonds, the wee gem stones are more accessible than ever to all budgets. I’ have 16 diminutive sparklers on my engagement necklace. And there are plenty more […]
A Visit to Sacred Tones for Angelic Reiki
By Lisa Collins In a culture that prizes speed, productivity, and constant connection, stillness has become something of a luxury. Increasingly, it’s sought not on distant retreats but in carefully curated pockets of calm woven into the fabric of city life. Sacred Tones is one such place, a sanctuary that exists quietly beneath the surface, […]
A much-needed break at the Park Head Hotel
By Jo Hayley I didn’t realise just how much I needed a proper break until I arrived at the Park Head Hotel in Bishop Auckland. Life has been full-on lately—work, family, the usual juggling act—and stepping through those doors felt like letting out a breath I’d been holding for months. The place has a down to earth […]
A feast for fiances at the White Horse in King’s Sutton
By Erica Crompton My fiancé and I recently visited the White Horse in King’s Sutton in the Cotswolds for lunch together, and it turned out to be exactly the kind of relaxing lunch we’d been hoping for en-route to the chaos of Heathrow from our home in Staffordshire. The pub has a traditional, familiar feel, […]
ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL: And just like that, I got engaged at the W Sao Paulo!
By Erica Crompton My stay at the W São Paulo was unforgettable, not only because of the hotel’s vibrant energy but also because of how thoughtfully it handles accessibility. As a wheelchair user, I felt genuinely considered at every turn. The entrances are wide and flat, the elevators spacious, and the common areas are laid […]
ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL: The Sheraton Grand, Rio
By Erica Crompton Nestled on the fringes of the tropical Leblon beaches, between a favela, the mountains and the south Atlantic sea, is the Sheraton hotel. A tall, white statue of luxury piled on luxury, where we were fortunate to stay for our engagement trip to Brazil this spring. Each room has a balcony, which […]
ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL: I took my wheels around the Grand Hyatt, Rio
By Paul Nicholls The Grand Hyatt Rio delivers an experience that blends luxury, accessibility, and the unmistakable charm of Rio’s beachfront lifestyle. Travelling as a wheelchair user, I found the hotel not only welcoming but thoughtfully designed – the entrance is step-free, the pool has rails and there’s even a wetroom on offer for disabled […]