by Kathryn Burrington | Feb 24, 2019 | England, Spa and wellness, Surrey
Picture a historic stately home set in 400 acres in the Surrey countryside. Roaring fires, wood panelling, an outdoor hot tub and fluffy robes and slippers, not to mention cocktails to die for. Add to this, three restaurants, four swimming pools, a gym and fitness...
by Kathryn Burrington | Nov 23, 2018 | England, Spa and wellness, West Sussex
As I lie on my back looking up at the sky, a golden oak leaf dances above me whipped up by the wind. The burnished gold of the trees looks glorious set against the blue sky, with just a few fluffy white clouds floating by. A couple behind the trees at the edge of the...
by Kathryn Burrington | Oct 15, 2017 | Balearic Islands, Mallorca, Spa and wellness, Spain, Sustainable Tourism
Romantic meals by the water’s edge, swimming, and snorkeling in the warm blue sea from our hotel’s private beach, exploring the island and wandering around the capital of Palma, all without leaving a huge carbon footprint, our eco-friendly honeymoon in Mallorca was...
by Kathryn Burrington | Jun 1, 2017 | England, Europe, Luxury, Northern Europe, Review, Spa and wellness, West Sussex
With a view of the rolling South Downs, Park House Hotel is a fabulous family-run Edwardian country house hotel from the Best Loved Hotels collection. Despite living just a half hour drive away all my life, I never knew it existed. Even the name of the village it is...
by Kathryn Burrington | Apr 19, 2016 | Africa, Spa and wellness, The Gambia
As a gentle sea breeze brushes my face, I arch my back in the cat pose. Moving from one yoga hold to another, I unwind and the stresses of life slip away. Lamin expertly guides me through each posture, and after over an hour of stretches and holds while breathing in...
by Kathryn Burrington | Sep 30, 2015 | Europe, Kat's Top 10, Luxury, Popular, Review, Slovenia, Spa and wellness
Fairytale castles, luxury spa resorts, campsites in the wilds, historic hotels and modern retreats — during my visit to Slovenia I experienced a superb variety of places to stay. My favourite of all, though, was glamping in the woods on the shores of Lake Bled,...
by Kathryn Burrington | May 3, 2015 | Luxury, Mallorca, Review, Spa and wellness, Spain, Sustainable Tourism
Earlier this year I spent a wonderful weekend in Mallorca, an island that I love. My visit this time may have only been brief but it was a real treat staying at what I now consider to be the best spa hotel in Mallorca, Hotel BonSol. A gem of a hotel in a sleepy...
by Kathryn Burrington | Jul 31, 2014 | Africa, Luxury, Spa and wellness, The Gambia
Sitting on a tiled bench in nothing but a paper g-string is not how I would normally picture the start of a day’s pampering but that is exactly how my morning at Coco Ocean Resort & Spa began; I was there to enjoy nearly 3 hours of utter self-indulgence, in the...
by Kathryn Burrington | Jun 27, 2014 | Brighton, City Breaks, East Sussex, England, Europe, Food and Drink, Luxury, Spa and wellness, Travel
Brighton is a colourful, historic town on the Sussex coast of the south England. This seaside town is just under an hour by train from London and the perfect location for a weekend getaway, hen party or a family day out by the seaside. You’ll find fabulous...
by Kathryn Burrington | Mar 29, 2012 | Europe, Italy, Luxury, Puglia, Spa and wellness
When I was invited to come on a press visit by Borgobianco Resort & Spa, a luxurious hotel in Puglia, I couldn’t believe my luck. While I’d been on numerous photographic assignments this would be my first freelance trip. What a treat! And so when the...
