Travel: 24 incredible hotels

Wowza...these are going on my travel bucket list.

1. Äscher Cliff, Switzerland

Website: myswitzerland.com

2. Hotel Kakslauttanen, Finland

Website: kakslauttanen.fi

3. Ladera Resort, St. Lucia

Website: ladera.com

4. The Manta Resort, Zanzibar

Image credits: Genberg Underwater Hotels

5. Rayavadee Krabi, Thailand

Website: rayavadee.com

6. Shangri La, Paris

Website: shangri-la.com

7. Hotel Ristorante Grotta Palazzese Polignano a Mare, Italy

Website: grottapalazzese.it

8. Conrad Maldives, Rangali Island

Website: conradhotels3.hilton.com

9. Panchoran Retreat, Bali

Website: panchoran-retreat.com

10. Hotel Ubud Hanging Gardens, Indonesia

Website: hanginggardensubud.com

11. Attrap Reves Hotel, France

Website: attrap-reves.com

12. Katikies Hotel-Oia, Greece

Website: katikies.com

13. Hotel Le Sirenuse, Amalfi Coast, Italy

Website: sirenuse.it

14. Ice Hotel in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden

Website: icehotel.com

15. The Cambrian Hotel, Adelboden, Switzerland

Website: thecambrianadelboden.com

16. Dedon Island Resort

Website: dedonisland.com

17. Homestead Resort and Spa, Utah, USA

Website: homesteadresort.com

18. Villa Escudero, Philippines

Website: villaescudero.com

19. Hotel-Restaurant Öschinensee, Switzerland

Website: oeschinensee.ch

20. Astarte Suits Hotel, Greece

Website: astartesuites.gr

21. Hotel Le Moulin du Roc, France

Website: moulinduroc.com

22. Juvet Landscape Resort, Norway

Website: juvet.com

23. Montana Magica Lodge, Chile

Website: huilohuilo.com

24. Giraffe Manor, Kenya

Website: giraffemanor.com

Images and links from Bored Panda

Home Proud: Erin Wasson's place

Some years ago I found out about a website called The Selby, and quickly became obsessed. It's sort of like an interiors blog, but also gives you access to some celebrity homes. Karl Lagerfeld book walls are incredible, and Pharrell Williams' pad was a little surreal and like a kid's playground!

The one home I am still obsessing about is Erin Wasson's NYC warehouse conversion. This girl is so cool that she just oozes effortless chic, and her pad didn't disappoint. Check out photos of it below for some inspiration. I personally love the messy wall and have done one of my own but with more white and gray tones rather than brown.

All images are from The Selby, check out their book on Amazon, too.

Love the hippy vibe of this bedroom, and feathers and an arrow are so says to find and replicate with a bit of DIY!

Classic model arrangements here with a bit of a mess, but I like it! The walls are amazing

Since I saw these photos I've been replicating the messy wall look in my bedroom, too

Love how you can collect lots of different things from all over the world and put them all on one wall. I have a strange liking to crosses, too even though I am not religious

Hmm Erin maybe you could have done a little better with the couch...

Awesome...wish she was using the fireplace though!

Another cute arrangement of trinkets on the table...great conversation starters

Some of these look like Tracy Emin but I don't think they are...maybe her friends drew them?

I've always wanted to live in a converted warehouse...there's so much space and light! 

It looks like Erin has scoured markets to find all this amazing furniture 

What a stunner...

Travel: Valentine's getaways

I think I'm not the only one who gets a little bored of the usual Valentine's gifts like heart shaped chocolates, a spa voucher or dinner. They ARE all lovely but if you are into Valentine's day but also want to do something a little different, why not check out some of these quirky getaways suggested by online travel retailer Red Spotted Hanky...These are all based in the UK so you won't have to go far and you can use Red Spotted Hanky to book your train, car or flight there.

WUNDERLUST GYPSY CARAVAN, LAKE DISTRICT

Wunderlust is a family run business in the heart of the Lake District that offers an exclusive adventure holiday. Here you will be able to take the reigns of your very own horse drawn gypsy caravan and meander around the quiet country lanes, staying in specially selected campsites in the picturesque countryside. I love the hippy vibe of this experience!

Prices start at £150 (min two night stay)

www.wanderlusts.co.uk

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THE CHOCOLATE BOUTIQUE HOTEL, BOURNEMOUTH

Don’t just give chocolates this Valentine’s Day! Couples looking to impress their partner should book a night at the Chocolate Boutique Hotel for the ultimate indulgence. The hotel features individually themed chocolate rooms complete with a chocolate fountain and chocolate cocktails. Any chocolate lover’s dream!

Valentine’s packages start from £299 per night

www.thechocolateboutiquehotel.co.uk

Uuuuuhhmmm how AMAZING does this look?!!!

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FERNIE CASTLE HOTEL & TREEHOUSE SUITE, FIFE

450 year old Fernie Castle is a luxury bolthole, for those wanting to hide themselves away, situated in the heart of the Scottish countryside. The castle offers rooms to suit all budgets but for those wanting to make Valentine’s Day extra special can book into the treehouse suite. The treehouse offers a magical stay in the secluded woodlands and boasts many goodies and surprises.

Rooms start from £85, with the treehouse suite at £445 per night

www.ferniecastle.co.uk

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LE MANOIR AUX-QUAT'SAISONS BY ORIENT-EXPRESS

Run by a chef called Raymond Blanc since 1984, this beautiful country house hotel is the perfect place to relax, savour the surroundings and enjoy the Michelin starred restaurant's culinary delights. They also have a cookery school!

Suites start from £765 (I know, a little pricey...but this one's for those of you with deep pockets and too much love to give ;) )

www.manoir.com

Images from respective websites

Style: #PerfectMATCHES

MATCHES Fashion are running a social competition in the UK and I couldn't resist entering...they have so many dreamy items on their website after all! It was easy to find my perfect matches...I created two looks and based both on my upcoming trip to Cuba for some inspiration.

The first outfit and #perfectMATCHES is a day-to-day ensemble...who wouldn't agree that comfy whites, soft brown leather and bright gold go perfectly together? It's a timeless combination that I love to wear on holiday.

Balenciaga jersey top
£420 - matchesfashion.com

Talitha tribal shorts
£305 - matchesfashion.com

Ancient Greek Sandals leather slingback shoes
£93 - matchesfashion.com

The Row brown leather bag
£2,370 - matchesfashion.com

Aurélie Bidermann gold plated jewellery
£185 - matchesfashion.com

The second outfit is for a dinner night out...I would throw in a little sex appeal with a bodycon skirt and strappy top, but keeping the whites will of course accentuate that tan and make that look crisp and feminine. What's more, the pale pinks, nudes, golds and water-colour flowers are my #perfectMATCHES in this outfit. FInally, adding a Mulberry clutch and gold watch will add more of a luxe touch to the light and summery feel of it all...aahhh a girl can dream...

TIBI clothing
£96 - matchesfashion.com

Preen white skirt
£655 - matchesfashion.com

Yves Saint Laurent sandals
£480 - matchesfashion.com

Mulberry leather handbag
£600 - matchesfashion.com

Michael Kors watch
£200 - matchesfashion.com

Go here to see how you can also enter the MATCHES Fashion #perfectMATCHES competition to win a £300 voucher (wowza!!!)