Jo Fitzsimons

Freelance Travel & Lifestyle Writer

Meet Montsoreau: A Petite Loire Village

Let your sights linger on the Loire River a few seconds too long and the little French village of Montsoreau will pass you by. Located in the Loire region where … Continue reading

April 13, 2017 · Leave a comment

Paradise Found: Hawaii’s Big Island (Press & Journal)

You can read the full article in Elegance (Luxury Lifestyle Magazine, The Press & Journal)

April 29, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Most Luxurious Ski Resorts: USA

The USA offers customer service like no other place in the world and the ski-resorts are no different exuding luxury at every turn. A place where boot warming and ski … Continue reading

March 11, 2013 · Leave a comment

Winning Spas: 2012′s Most Luxurious Hotel Spas, Part II

The World Luxury Hotel Spa Awards are coveted by hotels around the world. If you’re looking for a spa that has been awarded this prestigious title, here are the winners … Continue reading

October 24, 2012 · Leave a comment

Winning Spas: 2012′s Most Luxurious Hotel Spas Part I

The World Luxury Hotel Spa Awards are coveted by hotels around the world. If you’re looking for a spa that has been awarded this prestigious title, here are the winners … Continue reading

October 15, 2012 · Leave a comment

Europe’s Most Luxurious Ski Resorts

A fresh drift of powder sprinkling the mountains is a magical sight and if you’re seeing it with a crisp glass of Champagne in hand, it’s even better. Living the … Continue reading

October 9, 2012 · Leave a comment

Taking the Plunge: Hot Springs in Cold Climates

Dipping your toes into hot springs on a hot day is hardly refreshing, but when the outside temperature is sub-zero, taking the plunge into a steaming bath of thermal water … Continue reading

September 27, 2012 · Leave a comment

See the Luxury of the Maldives Before Paradise is Lost

Over 1,000 islands spread over 90,000 square miles make up the Maldives, one of the world’s most luxurious holiday destinations. Icing sugar sands skirted by bath warm waters coloured Crayola … Continue reading

September 6, 2012 · Leave a comment

City De-stress: Top 5 London Day Spas

The idea of a spa weekend is a luxury many of us don’t have the time to enjoy. However, with a host of day spas nestled within London and primed … Continue reading

September 4, 2012 · Leave a comment

Top 5 Hot Springs Around the World

Whether you pop to a city spa for an hour or indulge in a weekend away in a country manor, there is no doubting the popularity of modern spas. These … Continue reading

August 28, 2012 · Leave a comment

Best Rooftop Bars in New York

A business trip doesn’t have to be all work and no play. When the day’s meetings are over, multitask by taking in the sights of Manhattan’s iconic skyline while relaxing … Continue reading

August 15, 2012 · Leave a comment

Most Extravagant Cruises in the World

This year marks 100 years since the Titanic set sail, and although there wasn’t a happy ending, there is no denying the magic and lavishness that her sailing inspired.  Luxurious … Continue reading

April 4, 2012 · Leave a comment

Are you Dreaming of a White Christmas

Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Endless stretches of white sand? Crisp white linen in five star resorts? Delicate white wine by candlelight? Christmas is the perfect time of … Continue reading

December 14, 2011 · Leave a comment

Experience Real Costa Rica

There is something comforting about ensconcing yourself in a resort for the entirety of your vacation but making a break beyond the walls and getting off the beaten tourist track … Continue reading

December 7, 2011 · Leave a comment

Top 3 Beach Restaurants

One of the best ways to spend a vacation is idling from one delicious meal to another without taking your feet off the beach or your eyes off the ocean. … Continue reading

November 30, 2011 · Leave a comment

4 Favorites – Best Beaches on West Coast USA

The rich golden sands and cobalt blue Pacific Ocean on American’s west cost are a natural tourist magnet drawing visitors from around the world. With sunbathing sands in the south, … Continue reading

November 23, 2011 · Leave a comment

Escape the Caribbean Crowds: Isla Mujeres, Mexico

  With an ever increasing number of tourists heading to the holiday hotspots of Cancun and Playa Del Carmen on Mexico’s Caribbean coast it can feel like a challenge to … Continue reading

November 9, 2011 · Leave a comment