From navigating locks and riverside markets to golden-hour BBQs on deck, our week sailing the River Lot with Le Boat was the ultimate slow travel adventure.

A city that stuns with its golden light, rooftop views, and flaky pastries on every corner, Barcelona is where culture meets cool. This stylish solo city break took me from Gaudí masterpieces to beachy escapes and hidden gems like Sitges and Tossa de Mar. Come for the sangria, stay for the soul.

Step into storybook serenity on the shores of Loch Ness. From vaulted ceilings and stained-glass windows to misty mornings and soul-soothing stillness, this former monastery-turned-luxury stay offers a Highland escape unlike any other. Whether you're wandering abbey gardens with a coffee in hand or soaking in centuries of history, discover why The Highland Club is the kind of travel experience that stays with you long after you leave.