Jo Shayler Holidays

This week I've been prepping for my first departure of the year... ❄️ 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇸 ❄️ Snorkeling the Silfra Fissure is not for the faint hearted... just for the foolish 😘 A wood-fired sauna and an icy plunge pool in leafy Buckinghamshire isn't quite as hardcore but I feel ready to conquer the world nonetheless 💪 Destination updates to follow 👀 JST X #sonderexperience #silfrafissure #iceland

Introducing The Little Shore Hotel in Khao Lak, Thailand 🇹🇭 A short hop and a skip from the fabulous Elephant Hills and therefore a great place to regroup following the adventures with Nelly and her jungle friends 🐘🏞️ Annie was keen to show off her room-tour skills and hereby presents her private pool suite which was thoughtfully upgraded on arrival to include a "spare room for somebody who might annoy somebody else" 🤣 I usually call it the 'snore room'. Our winter months are a great time to head east and you'll get a very decent level of lux in return for your buck too. Book at least 6 months in advance for the best hotel choices. JST x #TheLittleShore #khaolak #elephanthills #thailand

Asimina Suites Hotel

Just like a skinny chef, a static travel agent should be approached with caution. 😘 For my first departure in 2024 I was invited to stay with the legendary Constantinou Bros in Paphos where I thoroughly inspected all four of their beachfront establishments. First up... What?: Asimina Suites Hotel Where?: Paphos, Cyprus 🇨🇾 When?: April until end October 🌞 Why?: 5 star, beachfront, adults-only opulence with exemplary service and first class eats Perfect for?: Avoiding children during your precious and hard-earned down-time How much?: from around £1000 per person for 5 nights with flights, private transfers and breakfast 💫 Yamas 🥗 🦑 🥙 🍢🥂 JST X #constantinoubroshotels #Paphos #asiminasuites

My Morocco Odyssey, part 2: Angsana Riads Collection and a bit of local 'cult-cher' (say in Essex accent) 😘 It's almost time for stuff to get real and I'm easing myself into local life gently with a night at Riad Dar Zaouia, a 10 minute, scooter-dodging stroll from Jemaa Fna, Koutoubia Mosque and the bewildering sounds, smells and souks of the Medina. Stay tuned for part 3: The High Atlas and Ait Benhaddou, a film location famous for Gladiator, The Mummy and Game of Thrones (is there anywhere that they didn't shoot this??) JST ♥️

My Moroccan Odyssey, part one: Sofitel Palais Imperial, Marrakech 🥰 Before embarking on a three day escapade to the Mergouza Desert with Not In The Guidebooks I wanted to drop in on my dear friend Romayssa at Sofitel Palais Imperial for a pre-trek injection of glamour 💋 Given the central location, a short walk from Jemaa Fna and the super hip Hivernage district, this oasis of Moroccan charm and calm is a balm for the soul. 🧘 It's rare to find a big brand hotel which reflects and embraces a country's culture and personality with such commitment. 🙌 Sofitel Palais Imperial has all the style and elegance of La Mamounia but without the eyewatering price tag and is a perfect base for a 3 night city break in the Red City. 🇲🇦 You heard it here first 😘💪

Previously scuppered by the pesky pandemic and subsequent life events, Ann and Chip's holiday to the Maldives with Tony and Jackie had been years in the planning. A few weeks before departure life threw yet another of its curveballs at them, once again forcing a tricky decision to cancel. Tony and Jackie decided to bravely (😘) soldier on and head to Atmosphere Kanifushi without them... ... so on receiving the fabulous, if rather last-minute, news that they would after all be able to join them in paradise, we decided to keep it a secret 🙊 🤐 A heartwarming tale of lifelong friendship, holiday besties and joyful surprises at LGW's North Terminal 💖 🥳 Happy holidays folks. Always a pleasure. JST X

It's finally happening, and the pre-launch nerves are kicking in! 🎧 Here’s a sneak peek of I Want You To Go Away – my brand-new podcast where I sit down with Fay Swinton-Berry, my trusty travel companion and long-suffering friend, to chat all things travel. ✈️ We’re sharing quirky moments, hidden gems, and, of course, some of the ridiculous mishaps we’ve encountered along the way. Our first episode tackles a subject close to many hearts: hotel gripes. Granted, they’re First World problems, but that doesn’t mean they don’t grind our gears! This is just the beginning! The full episode drops on International Podcast Day, 30th September. Stay tuned for links and subscription details! We had a blast recording this, and I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Go easy on us folks: I won’t be quitting my day job anytime soon, I promise 😘 #IWantYouToGoAway #joshaylerholidays #travelpodcast #InternationalPodcastDay #mintyhighway

Time to squeeze in some long-overdue supplier-schmoozing hosted by House of Kooser at the legendary St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London. One of my favourite buildings in London, this Grade I listed structure still boasts the original ticket booking office (now a sumptuous bar), suites with a direct view of the departure platforms, and, rather less prestigiously, the famous staircase featured in the Spice Girls Wannabe music vid. A-zig-a-zig aahh. 🚆🧳 Seat to Suite ↔️ Suite to Seat 🧳🚆 If you book a suite at the hotel before/ after travel by Eurostar you'll be collected from your train seat, checked in and escorted to your suite, and vice versa. Sadly I had to make my way home on the 2018h Greater Anglia out of Liverpool Street and kip in my own bed... but maybe next time 😘 #RenaissanceStPancras #marriottbonvoy #Eurostar #houseofkooser

Never let it be said that I don't like the sound of my own voice 😘 #podcast #joshaylerholidays #luxurytravel