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While most of Europe swelters through August, clients who've just come back from SAN SONNEA Family | former Sonnwies Dol...
04/08/2026

While most of Europe swelters through August, clients who've just come back from SAN SONNEA Family | former Sonnwies Dolomites in the Dolomites found the opposite, cool mountain air, open space, and pure independence for the children that they rarely get the chance to enjoy at home. 

It's one of a handful of family-style mountain properties I recommend with real confidence. Exceptionally family-friendly without ever feeling like a step down in comfort, the sort of place that works as well for parents as it does for children, which is rarer than it should be.

If the recent heatwaves have felt like something to get through rather than enjoy, the mountains are worth considering instead.

Send me a DM or email [email protected] and let's get you to the mountains.

Cartology Travel Coastline Travel Group

I went to Norway expecting scenery. What I got was a different pace of summer entirely. A week that started in Svalbard,...
28/07/2026

I went to Norway expecting scenery. What I got was a different pace of summer entirely.

A week that started in Svalbard, further north than I've ever stood, and ended in Oslo. The midnight sun, swimming in fjords, no crowds, no queues, no scramble for a sunbed. Just refreshing cool clear water and a stillness that you wouldn't find in the Med in the Summer.

It arrived at the right moment too. This summer, we watched Norway's national team turn a World Cup run into something bigger than just football. The viral Viking rowing chant, the Instagram banter between Norwegian and British Airways , and the charismatic Erling Braut Haaland Haaland. Win or lose on the pitch, they were definitely some of the most likeable ambassadors the tournament had, and it's the same warmth and quiet self-assurance I found as I travelled through the country.

Norway rewards the curious traveller. Long light summer nights, dramatic coastline, a capital that feels both design-forward and unpretentious, and an Arctic you can experience properly rather than just a glimpse. It sits alongside the classic summer destinations rather than trying to compete with them, and for the right client, that's exactly the appeal.

Send me a DM or email [email protected] and let's start planning your Norwegian adventure.

Cartology Travel Coastline Travel Group N O R D F O L K

One of the perks of working with me is access to preferred partner benefits at some incredible hotels - room upgrades, d...
01/07/2026

One of the perks of working with me is access to preferred partner benefits at some incredible hotels - room upgrades, daily breakfast, hotel credit, early check-in/late check out.

The kind of extras that make a real difference, and that you won't get booking directly.

And right now, with the heatwave in the UK, these are some of my favourite hotels with outdoor pools.

Estelle Manor
Cliveden House and Spa
Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire
Beaverbrook, Surrey Hills

Even if it's just a weekend away - it's absolutely worth a conversation. The benefits are the same whether you're going for two nights or two weeks.

Send me a DM or email [email protected] and let's get you to the pool.

Cartology Travel Coastline Travel Group

The most precious souvenirs from family travel aren't found in museum shops or local markets. , a London-based family ph...
19/05/2026

The most precious souvenirs from family travel aren't found in museum shops or local markets. , a London-based family photographer featured in Vogue, shares her thoughtful approach to capturing the moments that matter - from letting children lead to understanding light in unfamiliar places.

Read the full conversation on my journal. Link in bio.

06/05/2026

How to get to the Dolomites 🏔️

With the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina next year and an increasing trend towards 'coolcations', a lot of my clients are asking about the Dolomites at the moment.

Having visited last Summer and earlier this year, I've been scoping out the very best places to stay and the most interesting and unique experiences this wonderful region has to offer.

How to get there?

✈️ By air

Venice Marco Polo Airport is the most common and convenient international airport for accessing the Dolomites (although bear in mind it's still a 2-3 hour drive from Venice to various parts of the Dolomites).

Bolzano Airport is the closest airport to the Dolomites. It is served by and flies from various points in Italy and the rest of Europe. Flights from the UK are from Gatwick and are 2-3 times a week depending on the time of the year.

Other airports to consider are Verona and Innsbruck.

🚝 By Train:

Cortina d'Ampezzo or Bolzano are the main stations but hotels will often offer transfers from local stations

🚗 By Car:

Hire a car for flexibility and the opportunity to explore remote areas or use private transfers if you're going to be exploring by foot.

Are the Dolomites on your list to visit?

06/05/2026

They say "a picture is worth a thousand words", but even these snippets from my recent stay at Marbella Club Hotel won't truly show this Mediterranean paradise, an oasis of flora and fauna from around the world and all the superlatives that can be found

It's a place for wellness - as a pilates reformer fan myself, I will always note somewhere that has reformer machines.

It's a place for families - the kids club is more than just a kids club. It's an absolute kids wonderland, complete with a seahorse hotel where the resident seahorses have recently had babies.

It's a place for adults - the new Finca Ana Maria has the most divine adults only pool. Little touches like the chilled gazpacho from tomatoes picked that morning, the sunglasses cleaning and the ice cream cart - I'm usually a beach person, but this pool has my name all over.

It's a place for food and wine, the dining was outstanding, from fine dining through to room service, I made sure to test it all!

Thank you for a truly special stay.

06/05/2026

Sometimes in travel, the best memories are from those completely unplanned moments, like this pod of 50 dolphins who joined us en route to lunch on a desert island. An absolute dream day all round.

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Missed my March roundup because I was on safari, so here are March and April together.With Instagram being the highlight...
01/05/2026

Missed my March roundup because I was on safari, so here are March and April together.

With Instagram being the highlights reel it is, the photos show the highs - but it would be remiss to not talk about the lows and the more challenging times, even if there aren't any photos to go with them.

Behind the scenes, there was re-routing of flights, proposals on hold, and a whole lot of uncertainty. Being there for clients, as a human with a listening ear and empathy for the situation, reminded me that my favorite part of this job isn't the bookings - it's the people and the stories we navigate together.

Many of the enquiries I’ve been working on recently have required a bit more creativity and a deep dive into flight routing before even determining the destination.

As we navigate a complex global landscape and new updates like the EU entry-exit system ahead of summer, having that safe pair of hands to assist you in your travels feels more worth it than ever. 

How are your summer plans shaping up? If you’re feeling the 'travel puzzle' lately, send me a DM or email [email protected] and let's chat.

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