Postcards From Paradise
Travel is an occupational hazard in this business — (but we’re not complaining)
From marketing trips to Monaco and Miami, to unforgettable team escapes in Disney, Ibiza, and Dubai, travel is woven into the heart of what we do (though entirely optional of course). We’ve attended inspiring conferences in places like Sorrento and Porto, and get-togethers closer to home.
In this series of Postcards from Paradise, our team shares their own adventures—where they stayed, their favourite must-dos, and top tips you’ll want to bookmark. Real stories, real getaways, and plenty of travel inspo… our passports are filling up fast. Come along for the ride!
With love from Ibiza - The Fords
STAYED AT: Ibiza Grand Hotel, Ibiza, Spain
FAVOURITE BIT: The boat trip to Formentera!
TOP TIP: Head to the beautiful Ibiza Old Town for a stroll and a shop and be sure to stop for tapas and drinks.
With love from Disney Fantasy - Hayley + Emmie
SAILED ON: The Disney Fantasy 5 night Mediterranean Cruise
FAVOURITE BIT: The entertainment! The Broadway shows at the Walt Disney Theatre were truly magical, and Pirate Night on the top deck was so much fun!
TOP TIP: Download the Disney Cruise Line Navigator App. It tells you timings for all activities on board and when the character meet and greets are (of which there are many!). And don’t forget to pack your pirate costume for Pirate Night!
With love from Sardinia - Kim + Penny
STAYED AT: Bellevue Sardinia Resort
FAVOURITE BIT: Our boat trip to Asinara - the Maldives of the Med - with snorkelling in the crystal clear water and a stunning Sardinian lunch cooked on the boat!
TOP TIP: Hire a car - there are so many fabulous beaches but you’ll need a car to reach them.
With love from Dubai and Abu Dhabi - The Fords
STAYED AT: The Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai and The Rixos, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
FAVOURITE BIT: Having Imperial Access for all the extras included at Atlantis, and the waterpark which is incredible! ALso being 15 minutes door-to-door from Yas Island theme parks when staying at The Rixos.
TOP TIP: Take a waterproof phone case for the waterpark and eat at En Fuengo Mexican restaurant at The Atlantis
With love from Ikos - The D’Agostinos
STAYED AT: IKOS Aria, Kos, Greek Islands
FAVOURITE BIT: The food, the views, the padded sunbeds and heated pools - pure luxury!
TOP TIP: My top tip is to download the IKOS app before arrival. Use it to make your a la carte reservations and book kids club slots before you arrive - they can fill up fast in peak travel periods so it’s best to do this in advance.
With love from South Africa - The Fords
STAYED AT: Radisson Blue Waterfront in Cape Town, Setttlers Drift (Kariega National Park), Hlangana Lodge, Zorgvliet Vineyard Lodge + Spa and Boschendal along the Garden Route.
FAVOURITE BIT: In Cape Town watching the dolphins around the hotel, a rugby game at the stadium, hiking Table Mountain and meeting penguins at Boulders Bay. Sundowners out on the plains watching the wildlife at Settlers Drift and the vineyards at Boschendal are must dos!
TOP TIP: Book a picnic and cycle around at Boschendal. Eat at The Butcher and The Codfather in Camps Bay, The Lawns in Knsyna and 34 South Kariega.