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The Reading Room
The reading room at GirlWellTravelled.net is bookshelf of short-stories and serials written by yours truly. Spanning love, heartbreak and lots of travel in between.

GirlWellTravelled
Apr 113 min read


Swipe to Meet Your Cruise Match: The No-Nonsense Guide to Finding Your Cruise Line
Think of cruise lines like dating profiles. Some are about the glam, others promise slow dancing under the stars or whisk you away to hidden coves. Swipe to meet the one that gets your heart (and passport) racing.

GirlWellTravelled
7 hours ago8 min read


Frog by Adam Handling: A Tasting Menu to Dine For (Even If You Came Alone)
I thought I was having lunch at Frog by Adam Handling. Turns out, I was entering a relationship with whipped chicken fat butter.

GirlWellTravelled
3 days ago5 min read


Little Luxuries: 5 Ritzy Resorts Tailored for Your Discerning Mini Travellers
(Ok, 6 But who's counting when it's this good?) Modern life is full-on, isn’t it? You’re all living in the same house but rarely in the...

GirlWellTravelled
May 118 min read


My Most-Read Restaurant Reviews: Revisited in 2025
Funny how the internet keeps receipts, isn’t it? Some of these restaurant reviews were written back when I blogged with just a pinch of...

GirlWellTravelled
May 75 min read


The Caribbean Island Edit: Where to Go Based on Your Travel Mood
Not All Islands Are Created Equal Some islands flirt. Others seduce. A few, if you're lucky, hold your gaze and whisper 'stay a little...

GirlWellTravelled
May 44 min read


15 of the Best UK Hotels with Pools or Beach Access for a Hot Bank Holiday Escape
Need a hot weather escape? From rooftop pools in London to barefoot stays by the beach, here are 15 hotels across the UK offering swim-worthy style for a last-minute long weekend.

GirlWellTravelled
May 13 min read


What Really Happened at Desire Riviera Maya Pearl
A sultry catch-up between Jess and her best friend Ana reveals what really unfolded at Desire Riviera Maya Pearl in Mexico. Moonlit moments, whispered bets and the kind of connection that lingers longer than tan lines.

GirlWellTravelled
May 14 min read


E4 -The Policy: White Gloves Only
Mr. Lennox didn’t want insurance for his yacht while it was transported. He wanted his insurance company to move it. As asset protection blends with high-stakes looming divorce, unpack the story behind the impossible request and the polite no that followed.

GirlWellTravelled
Apr 303 min read


Love Letters to the Objects That Hold Meaning
They don’t speak but they hold stories. In shelves, in drawers, in old photos and faded scents. These quiet memories remember us, even when we forget ourselves.

GirlWellTravelled
Apr 242 min read


What Really Happened At Desire Riviera Maya Pearl
The stay. Morning sunlight, tangled sheets and no emails. Part Two of this exclusive story set at Desire Riviera Maya Pearl with Jessica and James. Welcome to a new kind of rendezvous. Feeling tempted? You should be.

GirlWellTravelled
Apr 202 min read


What Really Happened at Desire Riviera Maya Pearl
A dare. A sensual escape. A morning that started the way most stories end with sheets tangled, sun on skin and no deadlines in sight. In Part One of this exclusive story set at Desire Riviera Maya Pearl, Jess and James takes readers inside their moment. Welcome to a new kind of rendezvous.

GirlWellTravelled
Apr 201 min read


Your Next Vacation Crush Awaits: Round Hill Hotel & Villas
You'll catch feelings in Montego Bay. Private villas, sea-soaked mornings and guest chefs that make your group chat jealous. Round Hill’s a full-on crush.

GirlWellTravelled
Apr 164 min read


Peacocks Included: 10 Hotels with Serious Strut Appeal
Of all the reasons we choose a hotel, spotting a peacock may not top the list—but maybe it should. These 10 unique properties around the world are home to resident peacocks who bring a bit of magic to every stay.

GirlWellTravelled
Apr 134 min read


E3 - The Insurance Policy: Personal Concierge
I snap my fruit bowl shut and tuck it back in the fridge next to my Le Creuset flask of pasta he made with all the love. I see all his personal touches. A little like having my own personal concierge, but for my heart. I smile and then follow Noemie out the office doors.

GirlWellTravelled
Apr 65 min read


E2 - The Insurance Policy: Do Better
Mrs Nadler had long hung up. But I carried on reading through the cover changes. The earlier telephone conversation drawing a small...

GirlWellTravelled
Mar 305 min read


The Insurance Policy
And then, would you believe, they insisted on security lights in the pool. I mean, were they expecting jewel thieves to arrive in scuba gear

GirlWellTravelled
Mar 234 min read


Do Your Books Speak Volumes on Your Coffee Table—and About You
What does your coffee table books say about you? Does it scream, 'I’m sophisticated!' but whisper, 'I’ve only read the first 10 pages.'

GirlWellTravelled
Mar 53 min read


Days of Cafés and A Laptop: A Reflection on Art, Coffee and Finding the Muse
In Days of Cafés and a Laptop, I reflect on artist Jack Vettriano and the quiet inspiration found in coffee shops, creativity and solo café moments. A tribute to the art that moves us—and the cafés that spark the muses.

GirlWellTravelled
Mar 44 min read


5 - Call Me Blair: The Rehearsal Dinner Part II
James and Jessica attend the wedding rehearsal of James' ex’s sister. Drama, or just a celebration? Tensions stir.

GirlWellTravelled
Mar 25 min read
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