Dukes in Dubai
The number 15 bus to Tower Hill looks at me, framed and gilded. The Union Jack waves and the telephone kiosk makes the call to my homeland. Positioned side...
Visionary Tourism & Robotic Concierges
Where would you hear of robotic concierges, visionary tourism plans, mega projects, even giga projects transforming regional tourism landscapes, disruptive technology and Expo 2020, all under one roof? ...
Minis, Marvelettes & Mary Quant
An exhibition to honour sustainable fashion Hot-pants and minis, panty hose and PVC… this was the swinging sixties and the age of Mary Quant when hemlines reached...
Views of Bangkok’s river banks
It’s the heart of the city, the height of activity, lit up at night with glittering wooden river boats criss-crossing between its banks, providing an enviable venue for evening...
Hoi An – A city lit by lanterns.
Jane Wilson travels to Vietnam and names Hoi An as her favourite place. Enchanting is one word to describe it. Hoi An is quaint and boutique, a fusion...
Jane Wilson discovers there’s more to Gibraltar than The Rock!
As the plane comes into land, the sighting of your hotel room winks at you from below – is that a hotel shaped as a ship or an ocean...
Tracking Gold across Australia
This is Jane’s Favourite Article of 2018. Jane Wilson crosses Australia by rail in search of gold Cocooned within a steel embrace, we were chasing gold on The...
The Ancient Art Of Face Exercising
Do you feel squeamish at the thought of surgical facelifts or confused over the increasing number of products promising age defying miracles, then perhaps consider an easier, more natural...
Healthy horizons forecast for Majorca & Ibiza
Against a backdrop of sunshine, beaches, culture and gastronomy, the Balearic islands are prescribing medicinal additives to visitor experiences. From preventive medicine, dentistry, ophthalmology, sports physiotherapy and fertility to...
Gareth Butterfield finds there’s still plenty of sparkle in the Suzuki Swift Sport
THE last Suzuki Swift Sport surprised everyone, and became the unlikely darling of the small hot hatch world. It was fun, fast, nimble and exciting and, more than anything,...
Does wellness grow on trees?
We share picnics beneath them and seek shade from the harmful effects of the sun. They provide shelter from the rain, decorate our landscapes and in the autumn present...
Nighty Night ! Sleep Tight
Snoring, dreaming, dosing, snoozing, catnapping. We spend half our life asleep but are we getting too much, too little. Is it disturbed, poor quality or is it bordering...
A River Cruise Workout
Bums, tums and abs are not usually synonymous with cruising but they were put to the test on a recent wellness river cruise. Stretch those hamstrings, strengthen that...
The search to cheat our #age.
Laughter lines we say, not wrinkles! Natural highlights rather than grey hair, good living, rather than those extra pounds……Many of us search for ways to cheat our age. And...
Well & Healthy – The Show Goes On
What do James Bond, King Herod the Great, Audrey Hepburn and Antonio Banderas have in common. For those who attended the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai this year, the...
Treat yourself to Ayurveda, the European way
The mobile is ringing, there are emails unopened and twitter is in constant flow .. Lifestyles of today come with complimentary stress, and unhealthy diets which all agitate our...
Tracking Gold across Australia
Jane Wilson travels the rails across Australia in search of gold Cocooned within a steel embrace, we were chasing gold on The Indian Pacific railway. This was a journey...
Like Honey…. Will Travel
Jane Wilson travels to New Zealand’s South Island to find there is more to enjoy than the native honey You may think it is a little too far...
The revival of the Ancient Hamman Ritual
Fancy a steam bath with an exotic twist? Hammams are back in fashion with many resorts adding them to their wellness offerings and treatment menus. A Hamman conjures...
Sleeping Beauty, where art thou?
Do you lie awake at night dreaming of a good nights sleep? If counting sheep just doesn’t work and you’re constantly tired and lethargic then help is at hand...
Aqua healing in Bath. Jane’s Favourite Article of 2017.
Echoing a bygone time, dip your toe into the therapeutic waters of Bath for a reflection of a Roman era. Here it’s easy to imagine bathing in the...
The health trends for 2018
Superfoods, skin-care barriers, sonic acupuncture and sleeping bags for i-phones are some of the trends for a healthy 2018. Mental, emotional and now digital detoxing is increasingly popular...
THE HEALING POWERS OF CRYSTALS
Crystals are making a come back, Jane Wilson checks out why. Crystals are making a resurgence as natural healing resources. Translucent pink chunks, wand-shaped amethyst stones, green blobs of...
Cruising for wellness
Jane Wilson looks at how cruise lines are integrating wellness with their onboard programmes to attract the health conscious traveller. Forget the confines of the traditional massage table,...
The Designer Touch
Jane Wilson, Editor, Exclusive fashion items carrying the Versace name range from handbags, jewellery, eyewear and fragrances. Now welcome Versace hospitality, and the Versace Palazzo in Dubai, styling...
A Middle Eastern Spa with a story to tell
We have read tales of nomads crossing the desert in search of an oasis to rejuvenate them for their onward journey. Today, searching for such finds is more hazardess...
Wellness on wheels: A Spa in the Car
Kick off your shoes, take your foot off the pedal, lie back and relax. Yes, this could be the next in-car experience. Autonomous driving would open the doors to...
Going Local – The Real Middle East
From camel beauty contests, dhow racing, falconry and other traditions rooted in Bedouin culture and heritage, it appears that the Middle East is broadening its tourism offerings to attract...
Langkawi on wheels.
Helmet, check; sun cream, check; mobile phone, (just for emergencies of course), check. “We drive on the left-hand side here” informs our hotel representative, thank goodness, one less hazard...
AN ISLAND TO SING ABOUT
If I owned an island, this is what I would want… The location would need to be exotic with stunning scenery, easy to reach, idyllic and wallowing...
ESPA Life at The Corinthia
The reception looks like a setting for Chanel – all champagne and shiny black marble with an imposing statue. Calm, tranquil and luxurious. Espa Life is a next...
May we have your tension please…..
Deep in the heart of Suffolk lies the pretty village of Lavenham with its crooked buildings dating back to medieval times. Woven between quaint teashops and art galleries...
Trends in travel.
Brochures and TV adverts are not pushing the right buttons to sell holidays – its all going virtual while technology and the sharing economy make the other disruptors changing...
All aboard – let’s get tracking into 2017!
In the distance, it lay in wait, deceptively quiet, big and bold. A sleeping monster of grey steel, two storeys high. A trail of passenger converts were lined up....
It’s all in the mind
It’s there all the time….. the mind calendar. The plan for tomorrow, next week, next year, the events of yesterday, last Saturday, five years ago. This is sleepwalking through...
Cruising to Wellness
Wellness themed holidays can be experienced in many forms but if you like fresh air, open skies, and the sound of waves on rewind, then take to the ocean...
Holistic treatments made famous
Cleansing, cupping and Chinese herbs…..we are all searching for natural and indigenous remedies which promise to cure our ailments. There are many well known names too who have turned...
Carrot juice or cake?
Yes, we hear, beer is out, carrot juice is in, as is spiralising, juicing and detoxing. Traditional pubs are closing all around the UK, while organic cafes, iced yogurt...
ELVIS TOURISM
He was in the building. Dressed in full attire. White flared trousers, a gold studded belt, high collar, topped by jet black hair and side burns. The music starts...
The Race for Life
Four-eyes, fatso were among the nicknames I was given when I was at school while a virtual verruca stayed with me for 3 years, conveniently excusing me from school...