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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®

Beauty, Cosmetics, Lifestyle

My favourite Mario Badescu products

Santorini sunsets with my favourite Mario Badescu skincare products. Our villa in Santorini had the most incredible views, so my skincare routine went al fresco…

Accessories, Fashion, Women

Sightseeing with Strathberry in Rome

Sightseeing in Rome with my new Strathberry East/West bag. When Scottish luxury leather goods brand Strathberry asked me to choose a new bag for…

Europe, Travel

Cala Goloritzé – Sardinia’s most spectacular beach [Travel Guide]

My first trip to the Italian island of Sardinia was a complete surprise. After island hopping in Greece I knew we were flying into…

Fashion, Swimwear, Women

First Base jewel-coloured string bikini

I love bikinis in all different styles, but nothing beats a good triangle string bikini. One of my all-time favourites is this jewel-coloured bikini…

Europe, Travel

Myrtos Beach on Kefalonia Island, Greece [Travel Guide]

The Ionian Islands off the west coast of Greece are home to some of the most spectacular beaches in Europe and they don’t get…

Africa, Beauty, Travel

Spa day at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles [Hotel Review]

There’s no better way to wait for a tropical storm to pass, than from a luxurious open-air spa on top of a mountain. Now…

Europe, Travel

Pirates Bay on Ithaca Island, Greece [Travel Guide]

Ithaca is a tiny island in the Ionian Sea with a big history. In Greek mythology, the island is home to one of the…

Europe, Travel

The Ionian Island’s three best beaches [Travel Guide]

Scattered along the western coastline of Greece lies the beautiful Ionian Islands. These are my favourite islands in all of Greece, and it’s not…

Fashion, Women

Turkish resort wear by Ipekyol

You’ve got to love a wrap dress that doubles as a cover-up. I picked this dress up while vacaying in Bodrum – it’s by…

Fashion, Swimwear, Women

Cut-out one-piece by Tori Praver Swimwear

Early one morning on Bawah Island, we wandered up the beach to this sandbar for one of the dreamiest sunrises I’ve ever seen. I’d…

Fashion, Swimwear, Women

Summer in Sydney with Cotton On Body

There’s nothing better than spending summer in my home town of Sydney. Especially when I get to shoot stunning bikinis like this one from…

Asia, Travel

Bawah Island in Indonesia by drone

With six islands, 13 beaches and three lagoons, Bawah Island has been on my bucket list since it opened in 2017.  This private island…

Asia, Travel

Explore Sri Lanka with Beyond Dream Travels

Sponsored by Beyond Dream Travels. Whenever I’m asked to recommend an island destination, Sri Lanka is always one of the first places I suggest….

Fashion, Women

Luxurious lingerie by Ms. Kensington

I’ve owned some beautiful lingerie over the years, but nothing as beautiful as these pieces. While I usually focus on swimwear and resort wear,…

Fashion, Swimwear, Women

My favourite nude bikini

While I have a swimwear collection consisting of more than 300 bikinis, there’s one I just keep coming back to and it needs no…

Fashion, Swimwear, Women

Sun-blushed snakeskin by Heidi Klein Swim

I couldn’t have picked a better morning to wear my new snakeskin print bikini in a tan-enhancing palette of sun-blush orange and white. It…

Accessories, Fashion

Luxe beach towels by Bella Collins

Beach days have never looked so good. I recently travelled to Bawah Island in Indonesia – an exclusive eco-resort in Indonesia’s remote Anambas Archipelago…

Beauty, Cosmetics, Lifestyle

‘Hibiscus Palm’ by AERIN Beauty

If a palm-fringed, tropical island was a scent it would be ‘Hibiscus Palm’ by AERIN Beauty. I’m not usually drawn to floral fragrances, but this…

Asia, Travel

Travelling to Bawah with Priority Pass

Sponsored by Priority Pass. I recently flew to Singapore to visit Bawah Island – an exclusive eco-resort set in Indonesia’s remote Anambas archipelago. The…

Africa, Travel

Kempinski Seychelles Resort Baie Lazare [Hotel Review]

Sponsored by Kempinski Seychelles Resort. Nestled in between an idyllic private beach and an epic granite mountain on the island of Mahé lies Kempinski…

Travel

Win a career boosting travel experience

Sponsored by Latitude Financial Services. There’s no better feeling than waking up in a new country where your senses become alive from the moment…

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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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