07 September 2025

The Gift of Mauritius This trip was a special surprise for my nine-year-old daughter at the end of her school year. The gift of travel was even bigger: she would go with her best friends, who had already planned their summer vacation. She was over the moon and decided to keep it a secret, planning to meet her friend at the airport as a surprise, saying that they would be going together. The joy o

03 February 2025

I recently had the incredible opportunity to escape to Vagaru Island in the breathtaking Shaviyani Atoll, and I had to share every moment of my experience at the JW Marriott Maldives Resort. This beautiful getaway is just a short 55-minute seaplane ride from Velana International Airport, but it felt like a world away! I was immediately enveloped by luxury and tranquillity as I stepped into my vi

25 November 2024

When you're in the mood for an adventure off the typical tourist trail… If you’ve already explored Oman and Sri Lanka and are pondering your next long weekend getaway, fear not - we have some great suggestions! Living in Dubai opens a world of travel possibilities, with many destinations just a four-hour flight away, encompassing a third of the globe's population. Why not seize the opportunity to

10 March 2024

Abu Dhabi has recently become my favourite place for short family getaways and relaxing staycations. Please find below my Top Picks of the best resorts in Abu Dhabi: 1. Jumeirah Saadiyat I love Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort for the family staycations. My friends usually choose this resort for their vacation in Dubai and we are coming there to meet them up. It is only a 1.5-hour drive from

26 December 2023

1. St. Petersburg, Russia Since my native city is located just 500 miles from the Arctic Circle, the winters are usually dark and chilly there. The winter season here lasts from late November to March. The rivers and canals freeze throughout this period and start melting only during the long-awaited spring The St Petersburg Winter temperatures can go as low as -8*C. That does not mean that you

27 August 2023

For our school summer holidays, I picked Thailand Phuket as it is the best place for active kids 7+ years old to explore and experience the wildlife. Even though I knew there would be a rainy season, I thought that we would enjoy after the Dubai heat the island greenery, fresh air, and amazing flora and fauna afterwards. It turned out to be the right choice. We stayed in JW Marriott Mai Khao as

17 May 2023

Well, I was visiting Qatar in early 2023, once all the furore of the World Cup has calmed down, you’re left to enjoy the beaches, water sports and theme parks as you like. Honestly, I was amazed by the new developments of the FIFA World Cup at the Lusail Stadium are turning Doha into a major tourist destination. They join a rich array of iconic museums, superb restaurants, thrilling desert advent

20 June 2022

Seychelles - for lovers of perfect beaches Get the picture-perfect family holiday in Seychelles and choose from the following activities: 1. Taste the national Creole cuisine - pwason ek diri (rice with fish), bourgeois fish, trululu crabs and much more. Rice and fish are the main participants in the Seychelles cuisine, and they are also suitable for a children's menu - they will be both tasty

23 November 2021

Thailand was on my bucket list for quite a long time until my bestie offered me a girls trip to Phuket. It sounded like a great idea so we started the travel planning. For the accommodation, we chose Novotel Phuket on Patong beach. The hotel was nice, rooms tidy and well-maintained. I loved the layout of the resort-it was on top of the hill so we had a fabulous view of the surroundings. Of all

04 September 2021

St. Petersburg, the second-largest city in Russia, is often called - Window to Europe, the Cultural Capital of Russia, for a good reason -the city possesses so many attractions - famous museums, opera and drama theatres, magnificent palaces, parks and monuments. The literary and musical heritage of St. Petersburg is simply outstanding - the number of writers, poets and composers who were creating

14 June 2020

We are so lucky to live in the UAE and to have the luxury of staying at the most glamorous and luxurious hotels In the world. Being UAE residents, we got used to having weekend getaways and enjoying our short breaks. Check out my top picks of the most trusted and unique staycations across the country, that should not be missed. 1. Ritz Carlton Al Wadi Ras Al Khaimah Luxury in the UAE knows

24 February 2019

Seychelles is not only a perfect romantic destination for a vacation but also a dream island for mini travelers. Number one it is the safest place in the tropics that doesn’t require any extra vaccinations and plus you can't find any dangerous animals and plants. Seychelles are family-oriented islands with very hospitable local people. Especially if you are travelling with your youngsters, local

23 February 2019

Are you adventurer at heart like me? If yes, then I recommend one of my craziest adventures - visiting mountain Kilimanjaro. We were staying in Zanzibar for our holidays, when I got that spontaneous idea to visit Kilimanjaro. We had only 1 day for that tour and it sounded impossible. There were no tours like that that could be offered to us, so our hotel concierge customized a whole itinerar

23 February 2019

Are you dreaming go to Jungle Safari with your toddler, but don’t know how? No stress.. We made it with 2 years old and had a time of the life. Visited Yala National Park here are few facts: Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka bordering the Indian Ocean. Really Huge!! -It is situated in the southeast region of the country, and lies in Southe

23 February 2019

1. Anantara Dhigu Resort &SPA (3-6 years old) Direct access by speedboat from Male airport, avoiding the need for a seaplane transfer, that is very convenient for kids This 110-room property is spread across 3 islands with a shared lagoon. Rooms feel a little tired, but there are lovely family options. Sunset family villas can take two adults and up to three young children, older families may pr

24 November 2018

Mas Que Nada - till now I can hear that Brazilian song in my ears. It was always my dream to travel to Rio De Janeiro, so when it finally came true, I couldn't believe my happiness. I don't know why but directly I felt like at home, maybe because of Brazilian soap operas that I watched in my childhood.. The vibe and energy of the city is crazy - like carnival that you live everyday, but at the sam

23 September 2018

Zanzibar is one of the unique African islands that combines luxury and wildness of Tanzania. It was one of those places that I had no clue about but was very curious to discover. My partner and I travelled to Zanzibar in April. We were fully aware that there will be a rainy season but it was only time we could take a vacation. And we made a right decision. As it turned out most of the travel

05 September 2018

Bali is an incredible place where your body and soul will be rejuvenated. I have personally been there twice and honestly, will go there again and again. There is something about those green rice fields, clear waterfalls, Indian ocean with its changing tides. For the family vacation, I would recommend Nusa Dua, the most luxurious and well- the maintained area with only world-famous hotels chai

04 September 2018

It’s well-known that the Maldives is a dream island for the honeymooners and romantic getaways, however, this place is perfectly suitable for the family vacation. Just imagine -blue turquoise water, white and soft sandy beach, water villas and of course highest level of service-sounds like a paradise. I personally have been to amazing Anantara Per Aquum at Huvafenfushi island. My husband and

19 August 2018

Sri Lanka was just beyond expectations! We travelled there in the end of May with my 2 years old baby girl and hubby. Honestly I wasn't expecting anything much, as I didn't know what this beautiful country is and what it can actually offer. We were considering different destinations-for the family vacations - Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Thailand and even Bali. As it turned out that in from