Latitude Travel Club

A curated collection of every travel guide, hotel review, itinerary, and destination deep-dive I’ve personally written for Latitude Travel Club. No fluff — just the places I’ve actually been, the trips I’ve taken, and the honest recommendations I’d give my friends. Perfect if you want quick inspo for your next getaway, hidden-gem day trips, or female-friendly travel tips from real experience.

A bit off-piste on this list but here are my annual Christmas treat line-up. Zero restraint, heavy M&S bias, maximum festive satisfaction.

Sometimes a cabin bag just isn’t cutting it — city breaks turn into shopping sprees, beach trips mysteriously require five pairs of shoes, and suddenly you need something with actual space. Here’s a curated list of top-rated travel bags that aren’t hand luggage: roomy checked cases, weekender bags, duffels and “I’m going away for a while” luggage. All with strong reviews and built to survive baggage belts, taxis, ferries and whatever else travel throws at you. Ideal for longer trips, family holidays, or anyone who packs like they’re moving house.

Not all cabin bags are created equal — some glide through airports like a dream, others fight you the whole way. This list pulls together highly-rated, consistently-recommended hand luggage from brands people actually trust. A mix of hard shell, soft shell, ultra-light, budget, premium and stylish options — all with strong reviews across multiple retailers (not just Amazon). I haven’t personally used every single one, but they all meet one simple standard: 4★+ reviews, real-world reliability, and genuinely good value for travel. Great for: weekend breaks hand-luggage-only trips avoiding check-in fees stress-free airport navigation Always double-check your airline’s size rules — they change more than flight prices.

I’m a big believer in removing as much travel stress as possible — especially at 4am when you’re half-asleep and trying not to forget your passport. These are the airport hotels I rate, all consistently sitting around 4★+ on Google, and genuinely convenient for early flights. No endless shuttles. No chaos. Just check-in, sleep, stroll to departures.

Our home-from-home on Turkey’s Turquoise Coast. These are the places we’ve personally stayed, eaten at, and explored — from mountain-view hotels to sunset beach bars and local gems you won’t find on TripAdvisor.

Tried, tested, and genuinely used on our trips — no random “Amazon favourites” here. These are the travel products we pack every time: practical, reliable, and perfect for stress-free getaways.

I don’t gatekeep good food. These are the roast destinations I’ve been to personally — from cosy pubs to places that take their gravy more seriously than national politics. If it’s here, it earned its place.

At Latitude we are obsessed with the Haviana brand. Good quality footwear and so funky accessories too