Claire Medlock
London Office
I've always had a passion for languages and different cultures - growing up I always wanted to emulate my Mum’s exotic sounding travels. Time spent living in France and Italy left me convinced I had to incorporate travel into my career, whether it be through visiting bustling cities or venturing off the beaten track.
I love to immerse myself in the places I visit; be it finding a restaurant filled with locals, an out-of-the-way beauty spot accessible only by helicopter or just simply taking the time to observe a different way of life.
My blogsAutumn Secrets in the South of France
What my guests have said
Favourite places I've been
Travel nuggets
<p>Turn up the heat in Buenos Aires with a private Tango lesson before showing off your new moves in a milonga</p>
In Lisbon, take time to get lost in the labyrinth of backstreets covered in traditional Portugese tiles.
If you can, spend a night under canvas in the Sahara Desert in Morocco - the sound of silence is indescribable and the sunset awe-inspiring.
Take a stroll with a difference in Paris on the Promenade Plantée near Place de la Bastille. This elevated parkway constructed on a 19th Century railway viaduct offers a new way to see Paris and a welcome respite from the frantic streets below.
<p>For the best views of New York head to the Top of the Rock for a 360 cityscape including the iconic Empire State Building</p>
My hot picks
Amanzoe, Porto Heli, The Peloponnese, Greece
A peaceful Greek retreat with stunning views across the Argolic Gulf
Deplar Farm, Troll Peninsula, Northern Iceland
A cosy hideaway where you can explore the Troll Peninsula in style.
Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island, Desroches Island, Seychelles
One of the most beautiful and unspoilt islands in the world
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