Don’t rush away from the Algarve’s airport capital, Faro, as this small, laid-back city’s the perfect spot to slow down and relax for a night or two before heading along the coast. We love staying right in the heart of it all. There’s nothing better than blending in with the locals, wandering the morning market, and settling in for a long lunch of local clams paired with fantastic wine – which this time was at Restaurant O David. To top it off, we caught a sunset the colour of Algarve’s oranges 🍊 at the harbour before sundowners overlooking the marina with cocktails at Columbus Bar. After a good night’s sleep at our rooftop pad, we headed down the coast to check out a lovely new five-star resort hotel: Wine & Books by the Sea. @renateruge @o_david_faro @columbus.faro @winebooksalgarve @jet2.com #FaroPortugal #AlgarvePortugal #RestaurantODavid #ColumbusBarFaro #WineBooksAlgarve #WineBooksByTheSea #FaroMarina #AlgarveCoast #FaroOldTown #VisitAlgarve #AlgarveFoodies #SunsetCocktails #SlowTravelPortugal #PortugalSeafood #AlgarveLuxury

From sunrise to salsa. One hot 24 hours spent in Miami. Starting with sunrise on the sand, watching the pelicans dive for fish and the sun light up the waves. Staying at the chic Loews Miami Beach Hotel right in the heart of South Beach makes for an ace luxury base. After breakfast and some chilled pool time among the palms, Guinness World Record football freestyler, Laura Biondo, entertained footy fans to see the in-town World Cup games at the nearby Hard Rock Stadium. Some skills! The afternoon is spent speeding out on the water and snorkelling at The ReefLine, an incredible underwater sculpture park and hybrid reef just off the coast. For drinks and dinner, we head to the heart of Little Havana, getting into the groove at the swinging Cafe La Trova with Cuban cocktails, food and music. Welcome to Miami. @visitmiami @greatermiamicvb @loewsmiami @laurabiondo @hardrockstadium @thereefline @cafelatrovamiami @renateruge @travwriters #visitmiami #greatermiamicvb #MiamiBeach #MiamiTravel #SouthBeach #LoewsMiami #LauraBiondo #WorldCup2026 #HardRockStadium #TheReefLine #LittleHavana #CafeLaTrova #MiamiLife #TravelReels #SnorkelingMiami #MiamiFoodie

An exceptional stay at Beadnell Towers — a MICHELIN Key hotel and Northumberland's Boutique Hotel of the Year 2025. Dinner in the Kitchen was a triumph of locally sourced seafood and effortless refinement, followed by a night's sleep in true boutique comfort. After a beautifully crafted breakfast, we set off along the coastal path for a long beach walk beneath glorious skies, with Dunstanburgh Castle rising dramatically in the distance. A masterclass in understated luxury on the Northumberland coast — Beadnell Towers is a MICHELIN Key destination well worth the journey. #beadnelltowers #michelinguide #michelinkey #boutiquehotel #luxuryhotel #northumberlandcoast #dunstanburghcastle #visitnorthumberland #UKTravel #HiddenGemUK #luxurytravel #luxurytravel #mediagetawaynee2026 #castleviews #experiencenortheastengland @beadnell_towers@michelinguide@visitnorthumberland @visitengland @travelconnectiongroup @ExperienceNEE ​⁠ ​⁠ ​⁠ ​⁠ ​⁠

Some afternoons unfold, like pages of a story.   Priorat is a land of hills threaded with vineyards and valleys, cascading down to the banks of the Siurana River. An ideal base for a luxurious wine immersion and total disconnection.   Leaving our peaceful retreat at Gran Hotel Mas d'en Bruno behind for the day, we set off to explore the vine-stitched hills of Priorat in a sporty British Racing Green Mini Cooper.   The road climbing and zig zagging beneath blue skies, with mountains rising on every side.   Our first pit stop is at the Cellars de Scala Dei – where stories of centuries of winemaking history are told through their excellent vintages, every glass of local wine telling you a bit more about where you are.   The highlight of our day was still to come. Beneath the dramatic Montsant hills, the ruins of Cartoixa d'Escaladei rise up. A monastery founded in 1194, half-reclaimed by time, half-restored to its ancient splendour. The origins of the Priorat name trace back here, to the Cartoixa d'Escaladei, the Monastery of Escaladei, founded by monks in the 12th century and the first on the Iberian Peninsula. Its Prior once served as mayor and judge of surrounding villages.   The monastery offers self-guided virtual reality tours, and the past simply... returns. Monks moved through cloisters that no longer stand. Bells that fell silent centuries ago rang again – vivid, immersive, almost cinematic. Inside the cool courtyards and quiet places of worship. Standing among those weathered stones, sun slipping low over the hills, you can almost feel why the monks named this place, ‘stairway to heaven’.   #Priorat #tarragona #spain #tarragona #catalonia #catalunya #spaintravel #minicooper #CartoixaDEscaladei #winetravel #electricminicar #roadtrip #vrtour #travelgram #priorauthorization #spaintravel #wine #winetasting #ScalaDei #luxuryhotels #uniquehotels ‪@relaischateaux1954‬ ‪@GranHotelMasdenBruno-Official‬ ‪@TheMICHELINGuide‬ ‪@doqpriorat5768‬ ‪@renateruge8380‬ @CartoixaDEscaladei @escaladei

Tucked high in the mountains of the Priorat wine region. The perfect spot to cool off at this luxury retreat, Gran Hotel Mas d’en Bruno, Catalonia, Spain, delivers a genuinely special luxury boutique escape. We stayed in the stunning Masia suite, a beautifully restored space that blends rustic Catalan charm with contemporary comfort, offering sweeping views of the vineyards and mountains surrounding the property. Dining here was an absolute highlight — both Tarraco and Vinum restaurants, recognised in the Michelin Guide, served up exceptional cuisine rooted in local Priorat ingredients and paired beautifully with selections from the hotel's extensive wine cellar, a true celebration of the region's world-class winemaking heritage. To round things off, the indoor spa and wellness area provided the perfect space to relax and unwind after a day of exploring, making our stay at Gran Hotel Mas d'en Bruno an unforgettable blend of gastronomy, wine culture, and serene mountain luxury. #luxuryhotels #travel #uniquehotels #spain #catalonia #catalunya #priorauthorization @relaischateaux1954 @GranHotelMasdenBruno-Official @TheMICHELINGuide @doqpriorat5768 @renateruge8380

We are (almost) sailing… A pleasure to be invited on board Mira, Viking Cruise Company’s newest modern and very sleek small ocean ship, while moored in Greenwich, London. A tour followed by a Norwegian lunch a tempting taster to get the Viking cruise bug. With its calm atmosphere, luxurious light-filled Scandinavian interior design, sauna plus cool pool, we are officially hooked! @vikingcruises @Andy_waterworth @renateruge#cruise #luxury #adventure #travel @Travwriters

Up high in the mountains of the Priorat wine region. The perfect spot to cool off at this luxury retreat, Gran Hotel Mas d’en Bruno, Catalonia. #luxuryhotels #travel #uniquehotels #spain #catalunya #catalonia #priorauthorization @GranHotelMasdenBruno-Official @renateruge8380 @TheMICHELINGuide @relaischateaux1954@doqpriorat5768

Positioned in the historic heart of the Baixa district, the newly opened Andaz Lisbon brings a modern, culturally expressive aesthetic to the Portuguese capital. Elevated above the city, Luzzi Restaurant & Terrace showcases an innovative take on modern Lusitanian cuisine, blending global influences with striking panoramic views. @andazlisbon @visitportugal #visitportugal @visit_lisboa #visit_lisboa @travwriters @p1communications #p1communications #andazlisbon #LuzziLisbon #luxuryhotel #citybreak #BeauMondeTraveler #luxurytravel #LisbonHotels #PortugalLuxury Photos & videography Andy Waterworth La Meta Studio Hayley Kelsing Photography Shutterstock Andaz by Hyatt

Starting with sunrise on the sand, watching the pelicans dive for fish and the sun light up the waves. Staying at the chic Loews Miami Beach Hotel right in the heart of South Beach makes for an ace luxury base. After breakfast and some chilled pool time among the palms, Guinness World Record football freestyler, Laura Biondo, entertained footy fans to see the in-town World Cup games at the nearby Hard Rock Stadium. Some skills! The afternoon is spent speeding out on the water and snorkelling The ReefLine, an incredible underwater sculpture park and hybrid reef just off the coast. For drinks and dinner, we head to the heart of Little Havana, getting into the groove at the swinging Cafe La Trova with Cuban cocktails, food and music. Welcome to Miami. @Visit_Miami @greatermiamicvb @LoewsMiami @laurabiondo @hardrockstadium @cafelatrova8752 #miami #visitmiami #miamibeach #southbeach #miamitravel #LoewsMiami #LauraBiondo #WorldCup2026 #HardRockStadium #TheReefLine #LittleHavana #CafeLaTrova #MiamiLife #TravelReels #SnorkelingMiami #miamifoodie