Welcome to a curated escape to paradise, where the rustic charm of Son Bunyola meets the serene elegance of Finca Serena in the heart of Mallorca. Join us on a journey through lush vineyards, rolling hills, and azure coastlines as we explore the unparalleled beauty and tranquility of these exquisite retreats.

I previously visited Morocco back in 2018, a two-centre holiday between Marrakesh and the Atlas Mountains - Royal Mansour in Marrakesh then Kasbah Tamadot in the Atlas Mountains. Both myself and ‘Mrs’ The Private Traveller really enjoyed both, so very different properties in such different locations and giving different experiences, but it’s always been a location we both wanted to return to. Having seen an article in the Sunday Times on Marrakesh this weekend, it prompted me to get planning, and within a day or so this new itinerary has been planned and booked for April.

Embark on a unique adventure through the dynamic streets of Helsinki, a brief escape to the historic cityscape of Tallinn, and the untamed landscapes of Finnish Lapland. This travel itinerary promises a diverse tapestry of experiences, from the modern vibes of Finland's capital to the timeless charm of Estonia's mediaeval gem, and the raw beauty of Lapland's wilderness with hopefully a glimpse at least of the Northern Lights. Get ready for an authentic exploration, where each destination unveils its distinctive character, blending urban allure, natural wonders, and historical intrigue into an enriching journey worth savouring.

Embark on an exquisite journey through the heart of Africa's most captivating destinations, where opulence meets adventure. From the pristine shores of Zanzibar to the lush landscapes of Mauritius and the vibrant cityscape of Johannesburg, prepare to indulge in a symphony of luxury and cultural immersion. Join us on a curated exploration of sumptuous accommodations, transcendent experiences, and unparalleled hospitality across these enchanting locales, weaving together a tapestry of unforgettable moments and refined indulgence.

Flying direct to Grenada was one of many trips that had to be cancelled due to Covid in 2021, and with a Virgin Atlantic voucher expiring this year from that trip, I’ve repurposed this vacation for Spring 2023 to now include the Florida Keys and Miami. 

As much as I like revisiting favourite places and hotels, and flying on favourite airlines, I also like taking the opportunity to add new countries, hotels and airlines. 

We were originally due to visit Chile as part of a round the world trip back in 2020 - coming from the South Pacific we were to stop in Easter Island before flying onto Chile’s capital Santiago, then driving to the coast to stay at Valparaiso before flying back to the UK. With this trip having to be cancelled due to Covid-19, on rebooking the Chile part for the following year it seemed to make more sense to focus on Chile as a single country trip. This gave the opportunity to look to visit other parts of Chile, like Patagonia in the south and the Atacama Desert in the north.

I’ve been lucky enough to have visited South Africa a couple of times and keep wanting to go back - we had such a phenomenal stay at La Residence in Franschhoek last time by The Royal Portfolio and also saw the utterly incredible Silo Hotel being finalised in Cape Town that we definitely had to go back.

Having been to Bali in Indonesia now 24 and 22 years ago, a few years ago in 2019 I thought it was about time to get back there. A couple of places really had caught my eye (both Leading Hotels of the World properties) - firstly Capella Ubud having opened a luxury tented camp just outside Ubud (designed by Bill Bensley - the Creative Director and Founder of BENSLEY) in 2018, and secondly Nihi Sumba when I had read a feature on their Spa Safari.

I love to travel and building a great itinerary with a mix of things to do and see is a great passion too. Having had to cancel a trip through Covid to the Palm Springs Modernism Week Fall Preview, as soon as this could be rearranged I put together this luxury itinerary also featuring a few locations in Mexico to being with, another favourite country.

I’ve been to the Seychelles a few times now but seeing it is now on the UK quarantine free travel corridor list and also being opened up to foreign tourists it seemed like a great idea for the first long-haul break post Covid.

Coming out of the Covid-lockdown I started searching for countries we could visit without a necessary quarantine on the return to the UK, as well as country with no special quarantine requirements on arrival there. It was also important for me to be able to fly there with one of my preferred airlines - British Airways, Qatar Airways or Emirates (airlines I would trust for on-board Covid safety measures/cleaning).

This was just the most incredible trip and the first time to South Africa for ‘Mrs’ ThePrivateTraveller. I love luxury trains so had always wanted to travel on either the Blue Train or Rovos Rail in South Africa (we were advised that Rovos Rail was better).

This was the first visit to North Africa and I will definitely be going back to Marrakesh, as well as wanting to try out different locations too. We had a week for this trip and were looking for somewhere not too far away (easily accessible via direct BA flights).

This itinerary was for the first time I ever visited Japan, but have been back since, absolutely loving everything about this culture. We only just under a fortnight for this trip, so we had a mix of cities with Tokyo and Kyoto (modern and traditional) then some relaxing beach/resort time on the island of Mijakohima in the south.

Madagascar is an island located in the western Indian Ocean. Madagascar lies about 425 km (266 miles) off the east coast of Southern Africa. Specifically, Madagascar is located east of Mozambique, across the Mozambique Channel. Splitting off from the rest of the world millions of years ago, it evolved its own array of species that you’ll find nowhere else on Earth.

We were looking for somewhere to go for a 10-day break in December, so homed in on Sri Lanka, especially when realising that we could get great connecting flights from the UK with Qatar Airways.

We have visited Palm Springs a couple of times before but never during Modernism Week. Modernism Week’s signature February festival will take place February 13-23 2020.

I’ve always wanted to travel completely round the world and it seemed a perfect time to do it to celebrate a 50th birthday.

Detailed travel itinerary for a trip to Argentina and Brazil. Started in Buenos Aires then flew to Mendoza, up to Iguazu Falls (Brazilian side) then onto Rio de Janeiro for the Champions Parade at the end of the Carnival. Amazing trip, fantastic hotels - please check them all out in the full itinerary and visit my website for my travel info.