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Moments in Mauritius; Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort and Spa
Moments in Mauritius…the purpose of this trip was to find an idyllic beach, switch off our phones for 10 days and eat gourmet cuisine washed down with Pina-Colada until our hearts content. And thanks to Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok resort that’s exactly what we did, this oriental palace offers everything that you could need in a personal paradise and you will never want to leave. We booked this holiday for May to celebrate my fiancè’s birthday unbeknown it is actually the beginning of their winter season in Mauritius, but don’t worry the winter here is hotter than our summer! I actually enjoyed the temperature been slightly cooler for once… It was…
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Italian road trip with #TeamCoco and Ford #LuxuryTravel
Life is about the journey not the destination, and that’s exactly why you need to experience a road trip through the unspoilt valleys of Italy. I recently returned from another #TeamCoco adventure with a fabulous group of 10 writers, exploring the true Italian culture and it was simply “Belissimo” ! House of Coco teamed up with Ford to test drive their new luxury Vignale range (pronounced Vig-Na-Ley), the pinnacle of the brand created by pioneers and visionary coach designers Alfredo and Giovanni Vignale, established by the brothers in 1948. We began the adventure in Turin (Torino in Italian), located north of Italy around 80 miles to the left of Milan. We had…
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Adventures in iceland;The Blue Lagoon: Golden circle.
How to make the most of 3 days in Iceland! Iceland, the name literally speaks for itself, It is a land of Ice (so wrap up warm) and a stunning one at that! A world of white in what looks like heaven and fluffy clouds, which is why you MUST visit in the winter.I must admit the reason for the trip was specifically to visit the Blue lagoon but there is a lot more beauty to be discovered and endless fun to be had. First and foremost you MUST get a car (I went with no intention of hiring a car so trust me on this one). Apart from the…
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New Year in New York 2017 #CityBreak
New York, New York so good they named it twice. It’s a universal fact that no place does New Years Eve like NYC, so I couldn’t think of a more fitting place to finish the end of an absolutely epic year (one of my most memorable to date) and embark on another exciting chapter of life. I am sure that summer here is wonderful in it’s own special way but I am glad my first experience was over the festive period. Bright lights, fireworks, lots of coffee and crisp weather,just like the movies. Here’s how I made the most of my 4 nights in the bigC. “We have touched down…
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The Fire & Ice Facial Review; Serenity Aesthetics – Hollywood fave
Cleansing, exfoliating, moisturising, drinking litres of water and wearing SPF 50 on a daily (rain or shine) are the main factors of my skin care routine. I believe in investing into good products and also allowing your face to have some breathing time, where acceptable of course! But with the winter gloom upon us and FREEZING weather creeping in, it’s a recipe for flawless disaster! The dry air steals the skin’s moisture resulting in a dull surface – I want my summer glow all year round thank you very much! When I heard that Serenity Aesthetics were offering the Hollywood favourite “Fire & Ice Facial” my appointment was booked, pronto.…
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Digital detox in the Scottish Borders: Yoga Retreat – Leithen Lodge
I returned feeling recharged and replenished after my escape to the Scottish countryside on behalf of HouseOfCoco! The Leithen Lodge Yoga retreat hosted by HotYoganic was the perfect way to get that quality “me” time, work on my zen, have a well deserved digital detox and simply reconnect with my inner self – mind,body and spirit. Let me start by setting the scene. Leithen Lodge, nestled in the hills north of Inner Leithen Scotland this grade “A” listed mansion is captivating and instantly transports you to the 1800’s. The surrounding woodland and grounds are oozing with tranquillity and filled with an abundance of wildlife, it doesn’t take long before you…
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Positive Thinking: Change your thoughts change your life.
Change your thoughts….change your life “Oh you’re so lucky…you always land on your feet” is just one of many references that seem to be used when somebody is doing well. Is there such thing as luck? Do you make your own luck (I think you do)…. Or is it just different types of people that are either saying YES to life seeing everything around them as an opportunity and others who prefer to sit back in the slow lane and stay in their comfort zone where there is no magic happening? In my opinion If you sit back, moan and talk about others and are always negative then life isn’t…
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Summer in Switzerland with House of Coco; Alpine Adventure.
When I was told my first House Of Coco trip would be to the Grand Hotel Kronenhof in Switzerland up in the Engadine Valley my heart literally skipped a beat, I had wanted to tick this off the list for a long time and a 5 star luxurious hotel in Pontresina was certainly the way to do it in style. HOWEVER when I read the brief “Alpine Adventure” slight anxiety crept in. I mean I am always up for a challenge but the fact that I don’t own a pair of walking shoes, haven’t stepped on a mountain bike (since I was 12) and that two hot yoga classes a week is…
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Barcelona Bound! Elrow The Best Party on the planet-Night Life,Weekend break.
The BEST party on the planet…now that is a strong statement & I have been clubbing hard for the past 10 plus years, but I can say it with confidence…. ELROW is different to anywhere I have been in the past, how can I even describe it??…Like a festival fun house full of glitter, confetti, fancy dress,euphoric energy with a sprinkle of fairy dust and a cherry on the top…and that’s without the music and the crazy loco crowd! The pictures and videos don’t actually do it any justice you need to go and experience it for yourself, I say this because originally I wasn’t meant to be going and…
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Chris Brown,One Hell Of A Night Tour,Amsterdam;City break;Summer;Photo Diary.
Amsterdamaged! That’s exactly how I feel after this weekend, one thing is for sure…there is NEVER a dull moment in that city…laughs a minute…plenty of fruitful characters..every transport possible and about 5 hours sleep in total-YEP hair was let fully down thats all I can say. We decided to go for a long weekend to see the Chris Brown concert expecting the rest of the weekend would be chilled….that didn’t quite happen(obviously). I would normally share with you step by step where we went/what we did in order but parts are pretty blurry and I need to get packed for Barcelona this weekend so below are my recommendations- Pata Negro…
