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Luxe Stay // Jumeirah Vittaveli, Maldives
I had been dreaming of visiting a tropical island in the Maldives. Sandy white beaches. Crystal clear turquoise ocean. Drinking cocktails out of coconuts. I thought I would visit with my future husband. We all know the Maldives are only for loved up couples…. right? Well wrong! I was a single, independent woman and I was not waiting for a future husband to take me to the Maldives. So, when I randomly quit my job, I booked a flight. And 48 hours later I landed in Male. The Arrival The arrivals hall at Male International Airport is like an open shed with 5-star hotel lounges lined up next to each…
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Luxe Stay // Bayan Tree, Seychelles
I’ve never been one for a tropical island, sit on the beach or by the pool, do nothing type of person. When I plan my holidays, I do stuff. Lots of stuff. I see sights, I learn history, I meet the locals and I try to immerse myself into something new and unexplored. Well in 2018, I decided I needed a break for my birthday. So I picked a tropical-like island. I booked a private pool villa. And soon after I arrived at the Mahe Airport, Seychelles, I was heading to the Bayan Tree Resort. The Arrival I arrived in Mahe on an Emirates flight from Dubai. It’s less than…
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Special Feature // Kangaroo Island
We are only a third of the way through 2020, but wow what a year! Firstly, an Australian summer from hell, with the country burning from bushfires. Then the floods came. And then the world stopped due to COVID-19. It may be a while before we can travel internationally again. So, it is the perfect opportunity to support our local tourism. Tourism Australia has kicked off a With Love From Aus campaign. Telling the world to take time to daydream and we will see you again soon. But as an Australian as soon as it is safe and our state borders open or lockdown is over let’s get out and…
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Santorini // 10 photos to have you dreaming of an escape
Santorini, the beautiful gem of the Greek Islands. Like many, I have been dreaming of Santorini for years! Finally I visited and it did not disappoint. The dazzling panoramas, the sparkling sea, soaring cliffs and the cute laneways weaving through white washed buildings. So sit back, relax, feel the sun on your shoulders and dream of your next visit to this little piece of heaven. Head to my review on Chelidonia Luxury Suites to see where I stayed while in Santorini.
