Joanne Brook-Smith, Author at Ravish Magazine

Occupational therapist reveals 6 ways to boost physical and mental wellbeing

updated on May 14, 2024May 17, 2024Leave a Comment

Luckily, it’s less difficult than you might think to fit some activities into your routine that will have a positive impact on your wellbeing.

Food & Drink

It’s a corking summer for orange wine

updated on May 16, 2024May 16, 2024Leave a Comment

Orange wine is making a splash this spring, as new data from Ocado has revealed a huge spike in sales and searches as Brits are looking for this season’s must-have vino.

Health & Beauty

Remember These 5 Beauty Crimes

updated on May 16, 2024May 16, 2024Leave a Comment

Experimenting with (and often failing at) makeup was a rite of passage for many teens and tweens during the nineties and noughties.

Travel

The tranquil village of Salema is revealed as the Algarve’s best secluded summer destination

updated on May 16, 2024May 16, 2024Leave a Comment

Tucked away towards the western end of the southern Portuguese region, Salema is just a few kilometres from the picturesque city of Lagos and from Sagres, continental Europe’s most southwestern point.

Travel

‘Paris Syndrome’ not exclusively a Paris problem, study reveals

updated on May 15, 2024May 15, 2024Leave a Comment

In the age of social media, the romanticised expectations placed on dream destinations may not match up to reality. Paris, Europe’s most popular city break, has made headlines for this phenomenon, dubbed ‘Paris Syndrome,’ where visitors feel disappointed or even shocked by their experiences.

Travel

Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort Opens its Doors on the Shores of Ras Al Khaimah

updated on May 14, 2024May 14, 2024Leave a Comment

Guests are invited to immerse themselves in a realm where the enchanting rhythms of the Arabian Gulf seamlessly intertwine with the timeless sophistication of French Art De Vivre. Nestled within Al Hamara Village, elegantly lining the pristine coastline of Ras Al Khaimah, this unique 5-star destination promises a bespoke experience for the discerning traveller.

Travel

VIVA Cruises will offer some ‘winter magic’ on the Seine on VIVA GLORIA this winter

updated on May 14, 2024May 14, 2024Leave a Comment

European river cruise specialist, VIVA Cruises, is launching new cruises along the Seine in November and December 2024, with excursions to the famous Palace of Versailles and opulent Château de Chantilly.

Travel

Frugal Family Fun: Free UK Days Out For Kids This May

updated on May 13, 2024May 13, 2024Leave a Comment

As a parent, the costs of raising children can quickly add up, making it challenging to find affordable ways to keep them entertained.

Travel

The UK’s best city walks to explore over the ‘mini-heatwave’

updated on May 13, 2024May 13, 2024Leave a Comment

There are so many wonderful things about Britain, and often they are best discovered on foot – so it’s no surprise that searches for ‘city walks’ have increased +84% over the past year¹. So, with a ‘mini-heatwave’ on the horizon, where are the best UK city walks to enjoy a weekend stroll?

Features

Build strength and fitness during perimenopause

updated on May 9, 2024May 12, 2024Leave a Comment

Celebrity photographer Ray Burmiston, who has photographed everyone from Kylie to Kate Moss, Olivia Colman to Jennifer Saunders, turned his lens on the everyday women who make up We Are Fit Attitude (WAFA)