Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature with our top eight Tips For When You Need To Travel For Work. When it comes to travelling for work, it can be both exciting and stressful. Whether it’s a quick business trip or an extended stay, being prepared is key to making the most …
Our Five Top tips for How to Sleep on a Plane
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about “Our Five Top tips for How to Sleep on a Plane“, from booking the best seat to the best travel accessories, and featuring new generation headphones that are perfect for sleeping, working out, running, yoga, insomnia, air travel and meditation. Our Five Top tips for …
Top 7 Vacation Destinations this Autumn for Private Jets
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this feature about the Top 7 Vacation Destinations for Private Jets this Autumn, by guest contributor Melissa Hull.* As the leaves begin to change color and the days grow shorter, many of us begin to plan our autumn vacations. If you’re searching for somewhere to go that is …
How to Get a Cheap Flight without Stress
If, like me, you have ever found yourself staring at the computer screen in frustration, wondering how the price of your airfare could have increased so much in the time it took you to make a cup of coffee, then this post about How to Get a Cheap Flight without stress is for you! I …
Five of the best European Christmas Markets
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about Five of the best European Christmas Markets As soon as Summer is over and the leaves start to fall and the evenings start to draw in, my thoughts immediately turn to Christmas. Christmas in Europe is a time for magical fairy lights, mulled wine, delicious …
Safety Tips for Solo Travel
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this feature with our Safety Tips for Solo Travel. The world is a beautiful place, but there is no denying that some areas are safer than others, and ensuring your safety can sometimes slip down the list of things you are taking care of when you are soaking …
Top Ten Romantic US Road Trips for Valentine’s Day
It’s been a while since my last travel post, so today I wanted to share with you my top ten romantic US road trips for Valentine’s Day. In the current “Covid-19” environment, many people are wanting to experience the fun of travelling whilst maintaining safe social distancing so there is an increased demand for visits …
3 European Capital Cities to add to your bucket list.
Although travel is off the agenda at the moment, these 3 European capital cities should definitely be on your bucket list for when we can travel again. 3 European Capital Cities to add to your bucket list. Head to Rome for an amazing cultural experience Without a doubt, Rome is one of the most popular …
The Different Types of Travellers: Which One Are You?
There are different types of travellers and each have their own preference and reasons for travelling. You may find one who is motivated by thrill, self-improvement or even escapism. You may find that the way each type of traveller looks at destinations may be unique from others. Let’s take a look at some of the …
12 European Places to visit in 2020.
Make 2020 your year of travel. Whether you’re planning a city break, a family holiday, a cultural trip, a romantic getaway or a beach holiday, here are some suggested European Places to visit in 2020. I’ve given one suggestion per month, but for most destinations any month is equally valid. I limited my picks to 12 places …
Making Travel More Affordable
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and our handy hints for making travel more affordable. The jet-set lifestyle is full of adventures and unknowns. It’s a wonderful feeling to set off and experience new countries and see the world, but it’s not always great for your finances. If your dreams of travel are more …
The Best World Heritage Sites To Visit
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about the best world heritage sites to visit. If you are hoping for a unique kind of holiday, there are many ways to approach this. You could decide to go off the beaten track a little and find something new that way, of course. Or you …
Staying Safe on Your First Big Trip
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway, and this post with our tips for staying safe on your first big travel trip. Traveling is fantastic. Whether you are heading to a faraway land for a lengthy stay or taking a big trip to travel the world, never staying in the same place for more than a …
The Best Last-Minute Holiday Destinations
Guest post by Victoria Lim* Finding a great last-minute holiday offer is somewhat like having a winning lottery ticket, so to help you we’ve put together our tips for finding the best last-minute holiday destinations. Last-minute offers can help you save a significant amount of money, and you might even discover something you’ve never thought …
Travelling on a budget
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and our tips for the best destinations when travelling on a budget. As always we have been combing the globe to bring you the best destinations to visit. If you are looking for some spectacular destinations to visit this year, and to do so within a spectacularly low budget, we …
How to Pack
So, having done quite a bit of travelling this year I’ve learned from my mistakes and so am writing this guide on How to pack to help you avoid my travel disasters. One time my bag was so overweight it exceeded the maximum weight allowed by so much that I had to buy a second …