Whether you’re travelling with friends, family or solo, holidays are a great way to escape the daily routine and feel a sense of adventure. But the planning aspect of a holiday can often feel overwhelming amongst our busy lives. Luckily, we’re here to tell you, it doesn’t have to. If it’s down to you to… The post How to plan a holiday in 5 easy steps appeared first on The Travelista ..read more

Cornwall is somewhere I am always excited to return to. After discovering the beauty of Newquay and St Ives, I am ready to explore a little further and choose somewhere new for our next base. Whilst planning my own trip back to Cornwall, I have rounded up my current top 5 places to stay in… The post Top 5 places to stay in Cornwall appeared first on The Travelista ..read more

One of the very best ways to explore London, and to piece all of the sights together, is from the River Thames. From Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, all the way to Canary Wharf, a river cruise allows you to soak up all of London’s most iconic sights from the comfort of a… The post Review: Exploring the capital on an afternoon tea London river cruise appeared first on The Travelista ..read more

I love being a travel ambassador for my home county of North Yorkshire because it is such a beautiful part of the UK, with an abundance of things to see and do. It’s all on my doorstep, so I often take it for granted. But last weekend I was a traveller in my own home… The post The perfect, cosy North Yorkshire cottage for your next escape appeared first on The Travelista ..read more

Grantley Hall reopened in 2019 following £72m of investment and 4 years of renovation. Since then it has created a world-class, five star experience for its guests. Since winning Hotel of the Year at the 2022 AA Hospitality Awards, I knew I had to go and see it for myself, especially as it’s located in… The post Review: A Restorative Spa Break at Grantley Hall, North Yorkshire appeared first on The Travelista ..read more

It’s 30th December 2022. I am currently at home, sat on my bed with my laptop and a big mug of Yorkshire tea - a must for this Yorkshire girl. It’s raining outside and I can hear my son playing downstairs with his Dad. It feels nice to step away from the Twixmas bubble for… The post My 2022 year in review; travel and beyond appeared first on The Travelista ..read more

With the rising cost of living, many of us are reevaluating our spending habits. But does that mean international travel is off the cards? Not in my book. According to HSBC’s global money survey, a quarter of people (27%) have now set a stricter travel budget due to the cost of living, but I think… The post 11 ways to travel smarter and cheaper in 2023 appeared first on The Travelista ..read more

World Prematurity Day is marked every year on the 17th November. Before my son was born prematurely, I had no idea this day existed. But to be honest, I had no real awareness of prematurity either. Surprisingly, it was never once mentioned as a possibility during my antenatal appointments, despite the fact that 1 in… The post How to support a Mum of a premature baby – World Prematurity Day appeared first on The Travelista ..read more

If I could only drink one cocktail for the rest of my life, it would be a margarita. They’re fresh, flavoursome and if I have 3 or less, I find I manage to stay hangover free. There are so many versions of this cocktail, but my order is always a classic lime margarita with a… The post How to make the perfect Margarita in 4 steps appeared first on The Travelista ..read more

Milan is an Italian city I have such fond memories of, after planning a very fun hen party there for my best friend’s wedding. It’s a place of so much elegance and style, and somewhere I’d love to return to. But since my Milan trip, there have been so many new bar, restaurant and hotel… The post Introducing Portrait Milano, a new luxury hotel in Milan appeared first on The Travelista ..read more