Megan Singleton

This Small Luxury Hotel is a peaceful haven in the Beyoglu district, away from the tourists crawling over Sultanahmet, and with gorgeous views and hidden gems just outside the door…

If you’re not a fan of the mega cruise ship with 3000 passengers and 1500 crew, the always open buffet and a shopping centre and casino on board, then you’ll enjoy this: a small, boutique ship that can get into smaller, out of the way places…

I just spent 3 nights at this 5-star hotel with the best views over Marina Bay and access to the Club Lounge for breakfast, afternoon tea and, more crucially, happy hour. They’ve just spent $80 million on a complete transformation and the results are fab.

Here are my tips for flying longhaul as I sat (and sat) and reviewed Singapore Airlines economy class from Auckland to Singapore to Istanbul, then London to Singapore and finally home!

When in London it’s only right to go for a curry and a pint! Dishoom is a buzzing Indian restaurant

Wahaca, the new Mexican street food outlets to take London by storm. Here is their Southbank experiment…

This boutique luxury hotel in South Kensington is close to the Tube, the V&A and Hyde Park – and its decor is girly and gorgeous

Think of your Monopoly board and note where Mayfair is… yep, that’s where I’m staying at this very posh hotel

If you watched the series, Mary Portas Queen of Frocks – or Shops – her own store is on Oxford Street

I had my first experience of an authentic Turkish hamam. Here’s what you can expect!

In 8 days from Istanbul to Nice, I saw ogled ancient sites in Greece, walked cobbled streets in Sicily and Italy, ate gorgeous food onboard, drank more than I shoulda (well wine was included with our meals!) and I have miraculously condensed the whole shebang into 5 clever minutes.

I’m cruising for 8 days from Istanbul to Nice on a small boutique trip with Ponant Company. Here are the highlights of the ship – including some very droolable food!