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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®

Africa, Travel 29 January 2020 10 June 2025

Raffles Seychelles, Praslin Island [Resort 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 27 January 2020 10 June 2025

Shangri-La’s Villingili Island, Maldives [Resort 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 27 January 2020 27 January 2020

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 15 January 2020 10 January 2022

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 13 January 2020 14 January 2020

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 7 January 2020 10 January 2022

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 7 January 2020 10 January 2022

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 7 January 2020 10 January 2022

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 13 December 2019 30 May 2024

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 13 December 2019 30 May 2024

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 28 November 2019 10 January 2022

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 22 November 2019 27 January 2020

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 22 November 2019 10 January 2022

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 21 November 2019 10 June 2025

Spa day at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles [Spa 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 21 November 2019 10 January 2022

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 21 November 2019 10 January 2022

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 19 November 2019 3 January 2020

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 22 August 2019 27 January 2020

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 2 August 2019 27 January 2020

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 2 June 2019 30 April 2020

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 20 April 2019 6 January 2020

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….

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