The Bulgari Hotel-Milan

Now that Milan's fashion week has finished and all the fashion elite have left the town, it may be feeling a little empty. There are still the gorgeous boutiques and beautiful people gracing the streets but if you are looking for a hidden away piece of luxury, this is the place for you.

The Bulgari hotel and resort line has hotels and resorts in Milan, Bali and soon in London. The Bulgari hotel in Milan is everything you would expect and more, it gives of an effortlessly stylish, sexy vibe which is reflected in all aspects of the decoration right down to the vases of flowers on the table. It is situated on a private street in the heart of Milan's fashion district and the building was once an 18th century Milanese palazzo that has been tastefully renovated into the stunning hotel it is today. The whole place oozes relaxation and it even has its own 4000 square meter botanical garden which is connected to the botanical gardens of Milan just nearby. It is a real palace to calm and serenity in the midst of the busy city of Milan.


The decor is just like a chocolate box, a rich combination of browns, blacks and whites all juxtaposed to create the perfect scene. The staff are all dressed in super smart uniforms and are never seen with a hair out of place, although behind this smart, professional facade it is possible to see the friendly, caring personalities of the staff as they welcome you in. The are even design books and glossy magazines on the coffee table for you to read, close to the fire to keep you warm in the cold winter months.


The hotel hosts 58 rooms which includes 11 suites which are luminous in size and highly minimal in decoration. The rooms are designed to create a refined yet welcoming feel to the room and precious materials such as teak just add to the feeling of refinement. Each room looks out onto the botanical gardens or a private courtyard, allowing guests to experience the calmness of outside from the comfort of their rooms. 

If the decadence and refinement are not enough for you then the hotel also houses a spa and wellness center where guests can indulge their bodies and spirits in the harmonious atmosphere of the spa. The spa is the perfect example of how well Bulgari do simple elegance. The glass walls of the spa act as a daylight filter, only letting in light up to a certain level to create the relaxed, zen like feeling that is very much needed. The daylight then creates a sparkling effect on the pure gold tiles that line the pool which gives the impression the guests have died and gone to heaven.  


There is also a bar in the hotel which draws a voguish crowd of business people, Japanese couples and yummy mummy types to it's tables every night. It is the perfect place to watch the elite of Milan whilst you sip your cocktails. No trip to this hotel is complete without a trip to the bar.


Overall, this hotel is at the height of its game, offering everything imaginable to its guests but of course, at a price. If you want to step off the world for a few days but not be in the middle of nowhere then the Bulgari hotel in Milan is the place for you. For more information and to book a room visit their website here: http://www.bulgarihotels.com/  

Beach Books...The Best Reads For This Summer

There is nothing better than sitting on a beach, the sun beating down on you and the sea creating a relaxing rhythmic soundtrack for the day. To make this moment even more magical, I have selected my three favourite beach reads, they are not necessarily the best travel books but when you are lying on the beach these books are perfect for setting the scene for the perfect holiday.


Beach Babylon, written by Imogen Edwards Jones and a team of people specializing in the private beach island resorts which are so popular with the rich and famous, allows you to dip your toes in the water of this fascinating industry. Written through the eyes of an employee of the island, this books details the highs and lows of life in a beach resort. It is a light, easy and entertaining read which will have you laughing out loud as you read it. 


The Life of Pi, written by Yann Martel defies categories due to its unique and outstanding quality. The book details the oceanic wanderings of a young, enthusiastic Piscine Patel (Pi). Being raised in the luscious, gorgeously hued India, he sets off with his family to start a new life in Canada, sailing across the Pacific until his boat is scuppered halfway through the voyage.This unfortunate set of circumstances gets worse when he finds himself stuck in a life raft along with a hyena, a monkey, a zebra and a tiger called Richard. This book may sound like a strange messed up fantasy but in reality, it is a work of art with its poetic language and lyrical sentences it is a must read for summer and possibly one of the best books ever written.


The Beach Book is basically what it says on the cover, a collection of beach related short stories from some of the best writers of our time. What drew me to it however was the waterproof cover and pages which feel just like normal pages in a book but they are made extra magical by the waterproofing. It is also conveniently sized so that it can fit easily into your bag for your trips to the beach. The stories are so beautifully written and are funny, memorable and examples of some of the gems written by the literary geniuses of our time. 

Beach Tomato-The Only Website You Will Need This Summer (besides One Girls Wanderlust, of course)

According to John Fitzgerald Kennedy, "all of us have in our veins the exact same percentage of salt in our blood that exists in the ocean and therefore we have salt in our blood, in our sweat and in our tears. We are tied to the ocean and when we go back to the sea-whether it is to sail or to watch it-we are going back from whence we came." so it is no surprise that so many of us dream of holidays on hot sandy beaches and that each year the main summer holiday consists of a trip to the beach no matter where you are in the world.

But how do you know where the best beaches are? Or even what are the latest must have items for the beach holiday this season? Former GQ, British Vogue and Company Fashion Editor and now Founder/Editor of Beach Tomato, Kirsty Hathaway has all the answers for you along with her boyfriend and Co-Founder of Beach Tomato, Tom Marchant, on the fun, interesting, unique and even a little quirky website Beach Tomato.

Beach Tomato was launched last month and has enjoyed huge success since, being deemed by Vogue as "a great new website that will add a new dimension to your summery imaginings", it is now a popular haunt for for anyone wanting to bring a little of the beach to their desk. The websites layout is enough to draw anyone to take a closer look as it emanates that boho/hippy cool vibe that is so addictive and inviting. All the articles and features are displayed on a backdrop of torn watercolour paper, which is quite fitting seeing as Beach Tomato brings a shot of colour to the waterfront worldwide.

The website prides itself on being able to plan your whole beach holiday from where you will be going, what you will be wearing to even what you will be listening to and it doesn't disappoint. The content is out of this world, it is so informative and engaging whilst being original at the same time. The mixture of information on the hottest beach locations along with extensive style guides such as the 48 hour suitcase and advice on making key trends beach friendly is just breathtaking, and I find myself thinking: "How can anyone be so on the ball-this website has absolutely everything you could possible need?!!"  My favourite feature is the "My Life As A Beach" feature which runs with a new person every time detailing their interesting and sometimes funny connections to the beach, however, it is so hard to pick a favourite as you keep discovering new features on every click of the mouse.

Overall, I would whole heartily recommend this website, it is amazing for planning your holidays and perfect for satisfying that sense of wanderlust that haunts so many of us who live too far from the beach. It is a fantastic and faultless website, please please check it out by clicking the link here.

Happy Birthday One Girl's Wanderlust-You are 1 today!!

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear One Girl's Wanderlust, Happy Birthday to you!!!!!


Yay! It is exactly a year today that One Girls Wanderlust was created so I want to say thank you to all of you who have supported me and encouraged me throughout this year and thank you to all my followers who have been a constant source of inspiration throughout the year. Anyway, enough thank yous, this is not the Oscars, it is a birthday so......I want to share with you some of my favourite holiday photos from some of the holidays I have been on. I hope you like them!!

Michelle Obama in Andalucia Photos

How to make a "Vat of Tea"

You will need:
1 Large saucepan
1 Long Wooden/Plastic Spoon
10-15 tea bags
Mugs to drink the tea