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3 weeks ago | 
roadbook.com | Mhairi Mann
Sauna bathing is one of the biggest wellness trends of 2025, as entrepreneurs, A-listers and fitness gurus alike extol the revitalising and near-spiritual benefits of sweating it out. A search for the sauna hashtag on Instagram yields more than 5.2 million results, while the global sauna market is expected to be worth 1.27 billion USD by 2030. A sauna experience lingers long after you leave: the sizzling crackle as water hits hot stones; rising steam and light by flickering flame.
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1 month ago | 
roadbook.com | Mhairi Mann
Thailand has long been a go-to for health and fitness retreats, offering a raft of opportunities to switch off and recharge amongst its white-sand beaches and lush forests. The country has fallen under the global spotlight in what has been dubbed The White Lotus effect, as travellers seek to experience the show’s luxe wellness experience.
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1 month ago | 
roadbook.com | Mhairi Mann
The idea of a beautiful gym may sound like a paradox, but you haven’t seen Surrenne in Belgravia, London. The luxury spa, gym and health club is adjoined to The Emory, a suite-only luxury hotel from Maybourne (also behind The Connaught and Claridge’s) that opened in 2024.
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1 month ago | 
roadbook.com | Mhairi Mann
Coffee is hot conversation in 2025. Concerns that global warming may impact the world’s coffee supply loom large, while rising consumption is predicted to outstrip production: around three billion cups are currently drunk around the world each day, while growers grapple with unpredictable and fluctuating climates.
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1 month ago | 
thetimes.com | Mhairi Mann
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2 months ago | 
roadbook.com | Mhairi Mann
It started happening a few months ago. Conversations on travel repeatedly came back to a feeling of overwhelm, as friends, family and colleagues grappled with a discombobulating array of choice and a sense of pressure to book the ‘best trip ever’. And no wonder: those scrolling through social media are presented with countless videos of recommendations, hacks and ‘hidden gems’, while Reddit forums harshly critique itineraries and booking companies jostle for attention in your inbox.
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Mar 19, 2025 | 
roadbook.com | Mhairi Mann
Australian jewellery designer Seb Brown discusses finding inspiration in Paris’s cultural institutions, and what he misses most about his native MelbourneAfter training as a graphic designer, Seb Brown began creating jewellery pieces during a time when he was between jobs and working in a coffee shop. Soon, customers were as interested in buying his hand-carved signet rings as they were in ordering a latte and thus his eponymous brand was born.
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Mar 11, 2025 | 
roadbook.com | Mhairi Mann
As hotel souvenirs are increasingly seen as badges of belonging and discerning travellers seek out exclusivity, the next big thing in retail might not be launched by a fashion brand, but by a hotelPrior to the digitalisation of retail, discerning shoppers would travel to pick up covetable wares: fragrance in Paris; ceramics from Japan; rugs in Morocco. Now that almost everything is available to buy online, true exclusivity is increasingly rare. Countering this is an evolving boom in hotel retail.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
luxurylondon.co.uk | Mhairi Mann
From imaginative play to festive Fair Isle knits, you won’t go wrong with our edit of the very best clothing, toys, accessories and nursery decor for little guests this Christmas. Christmas is special at any age, but it is particularly magical for the under fives. This year, forgo the typical plastic and opt for practical, beautifully presented and responsibly made gifts for babies and toddlers, from timeless wooden toys to adorable knitted clothing.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
thetimes.com | Mhairi Mann
The real stars of Glasgow’s shopping scene are its independent retailers, scattered across the city from Strathbungo to Saltmarket and the West End. Whether looking for homegrown ceramics, fragrances or accessories, these are the best places to buy locally. Modern Love had a stall at Barras Market before opening a permanent shop in Saltmarket in 2024. Curated by Sarah Gibbons, it is a pastel-hued trove of twirling candlesticks, kitsch glassware and stationery, imported from across Europe.
