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Laura McWhinnie

Laura McWhinnie

THIS ISLAND LIFE® IS A BLOG THAT FOLLOWS THE SUMMER AROUND THE GLOBE TO BRING YOU WARM-WEATHER INSPIRING TRAVEL, FASHION, BEAUTY AND ADVENTURES. BECAUSE IT’S ALWAYS SUMMER SOMEWHERE®

Asia, Travel

LUXURY SAFARI AT AMANWANA, INDONESIA [RESORT REVIEW]

When planning our Indonesian babymoon, we sought a destination that was both remote and luxuriously unique – a place far from the everyday, yet…

Pacific, Travel

7-NIGHT EXPEDITION TO NORTHERN LAU, FIJI [CRUISE REVIEW]

There are some trips that linger in your soul long after the bags are unpacked – and our seven-night expedition through the Northern Lau…

Asia, Travel

BALI BABYMOON: VILLA, BEACH & JUNGLE BLISS

Planning a babymoon felt different this time. With our second little one on the way, we wanted more than just a break – we…

Fashion, Swimwear, Women

Luxury rashguards from The ACQUA Brand

After being diagnosed with melanoma in 2023, sun protection became a non-negotiable part of my everyday life – especially when travelling. I’ve always followed…

Asia, Travel

Amandari in the jungle of Ubud, Bali [Resort Review]

Perched on the edge of Bali’s lush Ayung Valley, Amandari isn’t just a place to stay – it’s a deeply spiritual experience. We arrived…

Accessories, Fashion

Island Essentials with Helen Kaminski

Shot on location in the remote Northern Lau Islands, Fiji. When you’re packing for a remote expedition through the South Pacific, every piece needs…

Asia, Travel

VILLA LUJA IN CANGGU, BALI [VILLA REVIEW]

Cocooned in the lush heart of Canggu, Villa Luja was the first stop on our babymoon in Bali – and from the moment we…

Asia, Travel

Choosing the right transfer to your Maldives resort

Seaplane or speedboat? How to choose the right transfer to your Maldives resort. One of the questions I get asked the most when helping…

Asia, Travel

Kuramathi Island, Maldives – Part III [Resort Review]

The island that keeps calling us back. In a world brimming with breathtaking destinations, returning to the same place more than once is rare….

Asia, Travel

MALDIVES WEATHER BY MONTH

The best time go for the perfect island escape. When I first started THIS ISLAND LIFE® back in 2010, I used to meticulously plan…

Asia, Travel

The Oberoi Beach Resort, Bali [Resort Review]

Our luxury babymoon at The Oberoi Beach Resort, Bali. Tucked beneath a lush canopy of frangipani trees and swaying coconut palms, The Oberoi Beach…

Asia, Travel

Velassaru Maldives [Resort Review]

Set amid the shimmering expanse of the Indian Ocean, Velassaru Maldives offers a seamless transition from the everyday into something truly extraordinary. Just a…

Pacific, Travel

10 drone shots from the islands of Fiji

Located in the heart of the South Pacific, the island nation of Fiji lies between Hawaii and New Zealand. Fiji boasts some of the…

Pacific, Travel

InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa [Resort Review]

As soon as I stepped off the plane in Fiji and felt the warm tropical breeze, I immediately knew this was going to be…

Fashion, Swimwear, Women

Elevated UPF Swimwear by FAER

Island life demands swimwear that works harder. On a recent expedition through the remote Northern Lau Islands of Fiji, I turned to Australian label…

Lifestyle

My melanoma [skin cancer] diagnosis

In February  2023, I became one of the 16,800 Australian’s who will be diagnosed with melanoma this year. I have 20+ stitches and will…

Europe, Travel

MY TOP FIVE INSTAGRAM SPOTS IN SARDINIA [WITH MAPS]

It’s no secret that Sardinia is one of my favourite islands in the world. From picturesque beaches to ancient towns, the island is full…

Europe, Travel

The Archipelago of La Maddalena [Travel Guide]

The sparkling waters of the Mediterranean Sea hold many treasures, but few can rival the captivating beauty of the La Maddalena Archipelago. Nestled off…

Europe, Travel

Pamukkale “Cotton Castle”, Türkiye [Travel Guide]

When we started planning our first trip to Türkiye I had two mandatory stops on the itinerary, Cappadocia and Pamukkale. Both places are UNESCO…

Europe, Travel

La Pelosa Beach, Sardinia [Travel Guide]

Tucked away on the north-western coast of the captivating island of Sardinia is a pristine paradise known as La Pelosa Beach (Spiaggia della Pelosa),…

Europe, Travel

10 drone shots from Sardinia, Italy

Located in the western part of the Mediterranean sea, the Italian island of Sardinia lies between Europe and the north of Africa. Sardinia boasts some…

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This Island Life®

Created by Laura McWhinnie, THIS ISLAND LIFE® is a blog that follows the summer around the globe to bring you warm-weather inspiring travel, fashion, beauty and adventures. Because it’s always summer somewhere®.

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