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With over 37 years as a travel professional and more than 10,500 guests guided worldwide, I share real reviews, honest advice, and genuine expertise — so you can travel like a pro too.
I specialise in that sweet spot: comfortable travel that’s authentic and affordable.
Melanie 👍
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Blush Lounge Heathrow Terminal 4 – All You Need to Know
Thinking of using the Blush Lounge at Terminal 4? Check out my review for everything you need to know about this lounge. I visited using my Priority Pass membership. My Standard Plus membership includes 10 lounge visits so my lounge visit only cost £20.60 – great value for money compared to booking direct. ✔️ Instant… Read More »Blush Lounge Heathrow Terminal 4 – All You Need to Know
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10 Things to Know Before Your Scottish Highlands Holiday
Are you planning on taking a Scottish Highlands holiday? If so, great, and great choice by the way. I’ve been lucky enough to live in the Highlands of Scotland for coming up on 20 years and I still absolutely love it. There is always something new to see, a new delight, a new surprise –… Read More »10 Things to Know Before Your Scottish Highlands Holiday
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Plaza Premium Lounge Heathrow Terminal 5 – All You Need to Know
If you’re flying from London you might be thinking of using the Plaza Premium Lounge Heathrow Terminal 5. I’ve used this lounge myself and in this review I’ll show you exactly what to expect, how to access it, what the food and facilities are like, and whether it’s good value for money. I visited using… Read More »Plaza Premium Lounge Heathrow Terminal 5 – All You Need to Know
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Plaza Premium Lounge Heathrow Terminal 2 – All You Need to Know
If you’re flying from London you might be thinking of using the Plaza Premium Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 2. I’ve used this lounge myself and in this review I’ll show you exactly what to expect, how to access it, what the food and facilities are like, and whether it’s good value for money. I visited… Read More »Plaza Premium Lounge Heathrow Terminal 2 – All You Need to Know
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Is Budapest Worth Visiting in 2026? Yes It’s an Interesting City
Have you been considering a visit to Budapest? It’s somewhere that had been on my travel list for many years! I travelled there as a solo female traveller and spent a couple of nights exploring the city. Read on for details of my experience and to see whether it’s the city for you. Is Budapest… Read More »Is Budapest Worth Visiting in 2026? Yes It’s an Interesting City
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Priority Pass UK Lounges – Find The Complete List Here
Thinking of using Priority Pass UK lounges and want to know what lounges are available? Check out this list of all the lounges available in the UK to Priority Pass members. It includes details of all the locations and the lounge facilities. I’ve grouped the content so you can jump ahead if you want to… Read More »Priority Pass UK Lounges – Find The Complete List Here
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Where is Castle in Traitors? Here’s All You Need to Know
Wondering where the castle in Traitors is? Traitors is filmed at Ardross Castle which is 25 miles North of Inverness. Check out this post for all you need to know or check out accommodation nearby using the map below 👇 Traitors Castle Scotland Where is Castle in Traitors? Here’s the exact location of the castle… Read More »Where is Castle in Traitors? Here’s All You Need to Know
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How to Get to Riga from the UK – By Air, Train or Bus
Are you thinking of going to Riga? Wondering how to get to Riga from the UK? Here are the details of how to get there from the UK either by flying, going by train or by bus. Read on for all you need to know or start searching for flights right here 👇 You can… Read More »How to Get to Riga from the UK – By Air, Train or Bus
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Cabin Baggage Easyjet – All You Need to Know
Do you want to know what cabin baggage Easyjet allows? I’m an Easyjet geek because I travel with them a lot. Here’s my guide which includes what you can take as cabin baggage, what the sizes are, what you can take into the cabin and what you can’t. Don’t get caught out at the gate!… Read More »Cabin Baggage Easyjet – All You Need to Know
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