When I was recently given the opportunity to visit a Spanish city of my choice thanks to the Spain Tourism board, it was not an easy decision. Spain is filled with delightful cities that weave traditional charm with modern vitality; but in the end, it was stunning Salamanca that most appealed to me. Browsing through photographs of its elegant and unique architecture, and reading about its rich culture, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to experience its beauty for myself.

A stay in the stunning Princesa Yaiza resort, which overlooks the lapping ocean on the Canary Island of Lanzarote was always going to be relaxing; however, with the addition of an innovative mineral therapy spa treatment, I certainly left the island feeling utterly recharged and rejuvenated.

Amongst all of the places I visited, one of my favourite places to visit in U.K is Scotland. I love its culture and history, and it’s landscape especially. Recently I got an opportunity to spend a luxurious weekend in Scotland with two other influencers Suze and Bonnie.

With its chic colonial architecture and enviable location overlooking the blue oceans of the North Atlantic and towards Lobos Island, Princesa Yaiza Suite Hotel Resort is glamorous yet laidback. Nestled along a prime stretch of Dorada Beach, it oozes the exotic beachside charm that is synonymous with the Canary Islands and is the perfect place for an indulgent getaway.

There’s an undeniable charm about a quintessential British hotel, where the history seems interwoven with the luxurious linens and elegant furnishings. The Bradley in Cheltenham has this historic ambience in spades, although it has been tastefully modernised and renovated to ensure that it simultaneously offers every modern convenience. For guests staying in one of the Bed and Breakfast’s ten ensuite rooms, it is the chance to soak in the atmospheric charm without sacrificing any comfort or luxury, as I learned on a recent stay with my husband.

Like many travellers, I’ve long dreamed of visiting the Cinque Terre. Nestled against the rugged coastline of Italy, photographs of the pastel-coloured houses perched precariously close to the cliff-face are some of the most iconic visuals of Italy. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to experience it for myself on a stopover with Princess Cruises.

Our ship docked at 7 am and we needed to set sail at 9 pm, so our time in the Cinque Terre was somewhat limited. We were able to visit 2 villages, although if you had a few more hours you could visit the five villages. You can do so in a car, by train, or on an organised tour.

Although I had not cruised before, as soon as I read the itinerary for Princess Cruises seven-day Mediterranean tour, I was excited. Over one luxurious week, the itinerary visited some of the Mediterranean’s cultural and culinary hotspots, providing ample opportunity to experience many of the delights of the region. From sipping wine amongst the vineyards of Provence to looking out over the ocean from the Rock of Gibraltar, it was an incredibly rich and varied itinerary that I couldn’t wait to see. Certainly, I was not disappointed, and the cruise more than lived up to my expectations.

During my travels I have experienced many different styles of trips, however (until very recently) I had never been on a cruise. To be honest, although I had thought about it, I always had a number of concerns about going on a cruise – whether the other guests would be much older than me, if I’d get bored during the days at sea, and whether the restaurants and activities would be good quality.