Rebecca Root

Journalism student at Glasgow Caledonian University and traveler

Trying to be a bit more cultured, in the mornings I visited the downtown markets and in the evening we always made sure to sample different food from some of the most authentic restaurants- that and the tequila!

Stephen Ewashkiw

Yoga Teacher, Bicycle Adventurer

Our friends back in Los Angeles are talking about beach days and summer weather. We try not to hate them too much as we bundle up in multiple layers inside our -10C sleeping bags. It's warm enough inside, but getting up in the morning? Brrrr.

Katy Campbell

Caveat lector, this girl is having a quarter-life crisis.

What is a quarter-life crisis? It's a period where a person begins to feel doubtful about their life; this is brought on by the stress and fear of being an adult.

Gareth Richman

Freelance Picture Editor for Huffington Post UK and other respectable national publications

Ive just landed in NZ and I'm crying out for fast paced, bustling streets, crammed full of mad sights and sounds. I'm now at the furthest end of the southern hemisphere and quite clearly having a culture shock.

Trivago.co.uk

Hotel search website with over 600,000 hotels

Season Five of Made in Chelsea returned to our screens Monday, and what better way to celebrate all things Chelsea than with a list of our favourite haunts? We've put together a list of the best luxury hotels located in the Sloane Square, Knightsbridge and South Kensington area.

Rebecca Williams

London-based journalist who loves to eat and travel and write about it in her spare time

The business began as a hobby and has now flourished into a cottage industry involving the whole Ryder family. Harry suffered a severe stroke and was...

Ben Whitmarsh

Blogging and beyond

It should come as no surprise that New England has a long and fascinating relationship with water. After all, five of the six states that make up the region have some kind of Atlantic coastline.

Thomas Woodham Smith

Creative Director of Masterpiece London

It began on Thursday with a photograph in the paper. A sale in France on Sunday was offering a pair of Chinese coromandel lacquer armchairs. They looked 18th century and though that is quite late for Chinese things it is the golden age for European furniture.

Gareth Richman

Freelance Picture Editor for Huffington Post UK and other respectable national publications

Here's a question for you... Would you spend 17.5 hourrs on an overnight train? There are couple of other things you might want to factor in.

Mark Hodson

London-based travel writer

Where to go on holiday this year? It's tempting to simply reply: anywhere hot. But one of the key factors in your decision should be exchange rates. That's because Sterling has taken a kicking in the international currency markets over the past 12 months, and is down by 4% against the Euro and 5% against the US dollar.

Ariadna Bakhmatova

Seeker of all things body, mind & soul that can help people have a healthier and happier lifestyle

Bali is a true Mecca for Spa lovers, with the choice of resorts and treatments on offer being as wide as the smiles of the Balinese people themselves, and even the most dedicated spa junkies can find something that will surprise them.

Elaine Ross

Founder of 'The Red X Project,' raising funds and awareness for the charity 'Elephant Nature Park and Foundation'

My spare time mission has been to raise funds for Elephant Nature Park (ENP) and have done so by starting a fundraising group called 'The Red X Project.' This is in it's infancy however so far, I've done a sponsored cage dive with Great White Sharks in South Africa and more recently released a song on iTunes called "Where Will It End?" with all profits from it's sale going to ENP.

HomeAway.co.uk

The UK's number one holiday rentals site

The best reason for travelling during spring has got to be its natural beauty. As Mother Nature bursts onto the scene once more, parks overflow with blooming flowers, baby animals frolic and play, and otherwise unassuming landscapes are set ablaze with colour.

Charli Morgan

PR partner, writer, canvas-botherer, Pulp fanatic and general ne'er-do-well

Ah, Orlando... brimming with the American Dream. And judging by the cuddly Yanks surrounding me, most of them dream about cake. The American Dream takes the biscuit and every other fattening snack. It leaves you star-spangled in bed the following morning, covered in feathers with a rictus grin pressed against the duvet.

Karen Edwards

Karen is a Freelance Entertainment and Travel Journalist based in London

I have just seven days before work calls again. So, the mission is to experience the best of Thailand in seven days - and it turns out, this is entirely doable.

Stephen M. Baker

Digital marketing consultant, commentator for partially-sighted Brighton fans in spare time

I'm certainly not complaining as I always have a fantastic time whilst away but this year I'd like less of a holiday and instead experience something entirely new. So here's my list of top travel experiences that I've got my eye on - what would be on yours?