Travel Essentials

Our preferred travel resources, getaway essentials, and travel-related gadgets.

Accommodation

Booking.com: Book hotels, B&Bs, cottages, and guest houses, worldwide. Get 15% off select hotels with their Genius programme.

Vrbo: Book from a great choice of holiday homes, vacation rentals, villas, chalets, cottages, and apartments, worldwide.

Car rental

Discover Cars: This easy-to-use platform allows you to compare car rental prices from all the major car hire companies worldwide.

Rentalscars.com: Another car rental comparison site that is also easy to use and compares car rental prices worldwide.

Flights

Expedia: For discounted flights, hotels, holidays, and travel packages.

Priority Pass: My go-to for independent airport lounge access across the UK.

Activities, Tours & Attractions

Get Your Guide: Our go-to for tours, day trips, boat trips, and skip-the-line tickets for a whole range of attractions.

TripAdvisor: A must for checking reviews of everything from restaurants to travel experiences to tours.

Holidays

loveholidays: one of the largest travel providers, choose from thousands of vacations, flights, and holiday packages worldwide.

Expedia: for holidays, package travel, flights, and hotels.

Transport

Trainline: Book UK and Europe rail travel across 45 European countries.

HolidayTaxis: Book affordable private airport transfers and shuttles from this award-winning transport service.

Looking for the best travel sized beauty buys? Look no further. My list includes all the essentials, from moisturisers to cleansers, plus the best containers & travel bags.

Essential Travel Beauty Buys

Spring Travel WishlisT

Patagonia Sherpa Women's Hoody (Copy) (Copy)

Womens Nike Air Max Trainers (Copy) (Copy)

Rab Microlight Women's Jacket (Copy) (Copy)

Women's Danner Adrika Boots (Copy) (Copy)

Planning a Scotland road trip but not sure what to pack? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. My list includes all the essentials, from essential luggage to practical electronics.

Essential Scotland Packing List: Road Trip Edition

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