India Dowley

Islington, London

Content Strategist, Brand Consultant, Editor, and Writer at Freelance

Digital Editor @SUITCASEmag

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Articles

Estonia's Sauna Culture: Off-Grid Wellbeing

1 week ago | citizen-femme.com | India Dowley

An off-grid expedition into Estonia’s wilderness reveals a world where ancient rituals and untamed landscapes exist in harmony. From floating saunas to midnight dips, the journey through this Baltic state redefines luxury through bonding to nature, with others and to oneself. I’m in a cabin deep in the woods, naked alongside five strangers I’ve just met. Steam hisses as water meets scorching stones, filling the air with a primal mist.
Monaci Delle Terre Nere Sicily, Italy

1 month ago | citizen-femme.com | India Dowley

This peachy-hued mansion in the foothills of Mount Etna is a secret hideaway with sustainability at its heart, favoured by a well-heeled set who come for a romantic break. The hotel focuses on preserving and rejuvenating the land, embodying slow living, from the homegrown food that fills its menus to the 90 per cent reliance on solar power (they’re aiming for 100 per cent).
Bermuda: Beyond the Pink Sands

Jul 17, 2024 | citizen-femme.com | India Dowley

Beneath Bermuda’s glossy veneer lies an island of contrasts, where luxury, local life, history and innovation intertwine. Exploring Bermuda through foraging tours and rum cocktail-fuelled nights at the oldest pub on the island, India Dowley finds that this Atlantic archipelago offers far more than its age-old clichés. “You can go to heaven if you want to.
Santa Marina Mykonos: Timeless Luxury On The Island Of The Winds

Jul 5, 2024 | citizen-femme.com | India Dowley

Mykonos: a name that conjures up images of sun-soaked beaches, a hedonistic nightlife, and a jet-set crowd that flits between here, St. Tropez, and Ibiza, living life to the fullest, shall we say? But amid the island’s glittering party scene, Santa Marina has been redefining luxury for over 40 years – longer than any other.
Il San Corrado di Noto In Sicily: Hotel Review

Jun 18, 2024 | citizen-femme.com | India Dowley

Once owned by Prince Nicolaci, Il San Corrado di Noto is an upmarket resort in south-east Sicily attracting couples and young families seeking a tranquil getaway in luscious surroundings. Set among olive groves, citrus trees and vineyards, the sun-bleached masseria ensconces guests in tradition and nature, while contemporary amenities (including an impressive 100-metre swimming pool and state-of-the-art spa) have won it a reputation for being one of the best hotels in Italy.
Monaci Delle Terre Nere Sicily, Italy

Apr 22, 2024 | citizen-femme.com | India Dowley

This peachy-hued mansion in the foothills of Mount Etna is a secret hideaway with sustainability at its heart, favoured by a well-heeled set who come for a romantic break. The hotel focuses on preserving and rejuvenating the land, embodying slow living, from the homegrown food that fills its menus to the 90 per cent reliance on solar power (they’re aiming for 100 per cent).
Velassaru Maldives: A Private Island Idyll

Mar 11, 2024 | citizen-femme.com | India Dowley

Every bit the archetypal Maldivian getaway, arriving at Velassaru is akin to stepping into the pages of a glossy travel magazine – a mirage of blazing white sands and towering palms lapped by duck-egg blue waters. Thatched bungalows cling to pontoons extending out into the surf and well-heeled guests lounge by the pool, float about on paddle boards or snorkel in the warm shallows.
Dhigali Maldives: The Laid-Back Family-Friendly Resort

Feb 14, 2024 | citizen-femme.com | India Dowley

The Maldives needs no introduction; renowned for overwater villas that make honeymooners swoon and Tiffany-blue waters that glitter under the Indian Ocean sun. But there’s more to this island nation than romantic escapes and Dhigali is a prime example of why the Maldives isn’t just for lovebirds. WHAT TO PACKEvery bit a five-star getaway, Dhigali has an untamed beauty that lends itself to mystery and adventure.
Twelve Things To Do On A Girls' Trip To Las Vegas

Aug 29, 2023 | citizen-femme.com | India Dowley

Las Vegas has got to be done once – and what better way to experience “Sin City” than with your best girlfriends? We’ve picked out the unmissable spots on a whistlestop tour of this Disneyland for adults. It won’t be cheap, but it will undoubtedly be memorable. We didn’t quite know what to expect of Las Vegas. Of course, we’ve seen it in films more times than we can count, but what’s it actually like?
Hotel Dames Des Arts, Paris Review

Aug 24, 2023 | citizen-femme.com | India Dowley

The Latin Quarter might be known as quintessential Paris, but Hotel Dames des Arts brings contemporary flair to the district. In the oldest district in Paris– the place where much of Emily in Paris was filmed and many a selfie was taken – Hotel Dames des Arts is drawing modish travellers and in-the-know locals thanks to its design-forward decor and sultry restaurant.