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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

Amangalla in Galle, Sri Lanka [Hotel Review]

In the historic town of Galle on Sri Lanka’s south coast, lies Amangalla – one of the most unique hotels on the island. Built…

Fashion, Women

Shona Joy linen jungle-print dress

Forget the loud and brightly coloured Hawaiian-shirt-type-prints, this is how you do a tropical print. In a neutral palette of black and light greige…

Asia, Travel

One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives [Hotel Review]

I’ve been to some luxurious resorts in my time, but not many come close to the One&Only Reethi Rah in the Maldives. The ultra-luxury…

Africa, Travel

Raffles Seychelles, Praslin Island [Hotel Review]

On the exotic Praslin Island in the Seychelles, perched high on a hillside overlooking the Indian Ocean sits Raffles Seychelles. If I could choose…

Asia, Travel

Shangri-La’s Villingili Island, Maldives [Hotel Review]

The Maldives archipelago is made up of 1,192 coral islands scattered across the Indian Ocean. Amongst these idyllic islands on the southern-lost tip of…

Fashion, Women

Ms. Kensington sleepwear at sunrise

Early one morning on the island of Zakynthos, I woke up (wearing Ms. Kensington lingerie of course) to one of the best sunrises I’ve…

Africa, Travel

Anse Source d’Argent Beach, La Digue [Travel Guide]

Located on La Digue Island, lies the most famous beach in the Seychelles – Anse Source d’Argent Beach. The beach is said to be…

Fashion, Swimwear, Women

Itsy bitsy tan bikini by Ark Swimwear

After a week of island hopping in the Seychelles, we made our way back to Mahé Island to the beautiful Kempinski Seychelles. With 800…

Africa, Travel

Three islands to visit in the Seychelles [Travel Guide]

From the lush tropical forests on Praslin Island, to the prehistoric-looking landscape of La Digue Island, and the giant tortoises on Curieuse Island. Take…

Africa, Travel

Anse Lazio Beach, Praslin Island [Travel Guide]

If you’re looking for the best beach on Praslin Island in the Seychelles, you’ve come to the right place. Introducing Anse Lazio – a…

Africa, Travel

Curieuse Island and its giant tortoises [Travel Guide]

In the India Ocean off the northern tip of Madagascar, lies a string of 115 islands known as the Seychelles. Located amongst these exotic…

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…

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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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