Ana Albiol
London Office
Having been born into the travel industry with my father working for a major European airline, I have been lucky enough to grow up with the world at my feet. Over the years, I've traveled to most continents with the exception of South America and Australasia and I hope that these are areas I can tick off my list in the next few years with my son in tow, a joy for travel clearly runs in our genes.
I have a real passion for tropical islands but I also love to visit places where I can indulge in some culture and of course amazing dining experiences. For the last 20 years I have traveled extensively in the Caribbean and love the destination for its laid back relaxed charm, fantastic climate and smiling faces. Each island is completely unique and it is more down to your personality when choosing which island to stay on.
My blogs
What my guests have said
Favourite places I've been
Bali
Egypt
Jamaica
Maldives
Mauritius
Spain
St Lucia
Travel nuggets
Hard as it can be to tear yourself away from a gorgeous beach make an effort to explore your destination even if just for half a day. You'll get so much more from your trip and do this early on during your stay as you may find you want to do more.
When traveling with young children on long flights pack a handful of secret surprises wrapped in pretty paper that you can pull out of the bag for when they get restless, it can buy you some precious moments of peace!
Olive oil is a great skin and hair conditioner so if you ever run out of your products have a friendly word with the chef.
My hot picks
Anse Chastanet, St Lucia
Crystal clear waters with some of the Caribbean’s best diving directly from the beach makes this the ultimate place for nature lovers and with jungle biking trails and hiking available on the rainforest estate, it’s not all about the beach!
COMO Cocoa Island, South Male Atoll, Maldives
If you want to escape the crowds this is the place. A tiny island where all the accommodation is over the water, the suites are styled on the traditional Maldivian dhoni boats where you can swim and snorkel off of your private deck.
Jade Mountain, St Lucia
You love nature but insist on amazing friendly service and delicious food, this could be for you! It's one of the few places I have really switched off, no TV, phone or AC, open air rooms allow you to completely immerse yourself in the stunning scenery.
St Regis Mauritius, Le Morne, West Coast, Mauritius
A beautifully styled luxurious resort with spacious suites on a wide stretch of white sand beach with the dramatic Le Morne as its backdrop. There's a stunning choice of dining options and an utterly gorgeous spa! A Bloody Mary at the 1904 bar is a must
