Krista Glover

Friday, 31 January 2020

Why Turkey is on my 2020 Travel List

This thoughtful travel itinerary is packed with both iconic and private spots throughout Turkey to inspire your next adventure!

In 2020, I plan on reaching higher and traveling farther (metaphorically and actually!), and that includes vacations. As much as I love to travel, I have to be honest that Turkey hasn’t really been on my mind – until recently. It all started when I saw a stunning photo of a hot air balloon at sunrise (the only reason I’ll get up at 4 am). With small kids and a husband who travels a lot, most of our travels are long weekends to nearby destinations like Bermuda, the Caribbean, and Mexico.

Now that Turkey is on my mind, I’m making my 2020 travel plans go the distance, and have started to look around for travel inspiration and ideas.

First, let’s check out a few dreamy hotels. Did you know there is a Turkish Riviera? And it’s stunning! Just last year, Edition Hotels opened The Bodrum EDITION. The 108-room hotel is 3 kilometers from Yalikavak Marina at the westernmost point of the Bodrum peninsula, and minutes from Bodrum Castle and Bodrum Amphitheatre.

Ready to go super luxe? Yeah, me too. I’m also drooling over the new Six Senses Hotel, transformed from two historic mansions in Istanbul. Set on 6+ acres, it’s called Six Senses Kocataş Mansions and just opened a couple of weeks ago.

I can’t take credit for the sample itinerary below; it was posted on the Conde Nast Traveler’s Facebook Group, Women Who Travel, by a lovely woman who recently went to Turke. I love the flow of it and the stunning moments she shared from the spots listed here.

Day 1: Istanbul

Galata Tower
Umbrella Street in Han Karaköy
Lavanten Karaköy (drinks and shisha)
Dolmabahce Palace

Day 2: Istanbul

Seven Hills restaurant for breakfast (view of Hagia Sophia)
Sultanahmet Mosque
Kubbe rooftop
Balat neighborhood (colorful houses on Kiremit Caddesi)

Day 3: Alaçati

Flight to Izmir & taxi to Alaçati
Spend the afternoon wandering through the picturesque streets

Day 4: Cappadocia

Flight to Kayseri airport and rent a car to drive to Cappadocia
Silk Road Cafe for lunch (order the sac tava!!)
Galerie Ikman Carpet Shop
Stay at Museum Hotel – Luxury Cave Hotel Cappadocia

Day 5: Cappadocia

Sultan Cave Suites rooftop at sunrise for views and photos
Fairy Chimneys
Uchisar Castle

Day 6: Cappadocia

Sunset point at sunrise for balloon views
Shopping & lunch in Göreme

Day 7: Istanbul

Hot air balloon ride at sunrise
Flight to Istanbul
Finish your trip in Istanbul and head home the next morning

As we move into 2020, I’m ready to break out of my safety zone in so many ways. And as much as I love my Rosewood Hotels (still the best!), I also know that to truly spread my wings, I need to see new places, try new foods, and experience new adventures. What adventures do you have on your mind for this new decade? I invite you to join me in a new year of exploration. xx

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Friday, 17 January 2020

5 Guaranteed Ways You Can Stay Healthy through Winter Travel Season

Take your health into your own hands this cold weather season with these tried and true ways to stay healthy during your winter travels.

From packed airplanes to breakfast buffets and perpetual jetlag, traveling can wreak havoc on your health – inside and out. Add winter to the mix, and it can become a downright personal health code violation! Winter travel comes with its own mix of considerations. I want you to globetrot, see your friends and family, and hit the slopes, but I also want you to look and feel great all season long. As we step into the winter months, let’s commit to staying healthy with these 5 Winter Travel Health Commitments

To Stay Healthy, Commit to Hydrate

When the weather turns cold, It’s easy to forget to grab the water bottle. After all, you’re not sweating or trying to stay cool. Your winter skin, and body, need hydration more than ever. The cold air zaps the moisture from your skin, and you might be eating fewer juicy peaches and fresh cucumbers this time of year. To avoid that under the weather, feeling dehydration can cause, stay true to your hydration schedule – regardless of the temps. Bring a water bottle on your flight or road trip. Many airports have water bottle refill stations now.

Need a little nudge? S’well has the cutest Winter Blooms Collection for your winter water goals.

To Stay Healthy, Commit to a Different Kind of Sweat Sesh

As mentioned above, that lack of water can cause dehydration. Add in the dry air our heaters put out, and cold weather season becomes synonymous with dry skin season. Luckily there’s a warm and relaxing solution: winter is the perfect time to hit the sauna or steam room and give your skin some love. During your travels, ask the hotel if there’s a nearby sauna or if the hotel spa has one you can use. If you’re going to New York City, definitely check out Higher Dose infrared sauna. It’s a gamechanger.

To Stay Healthy, Commit to Sleep

I just wrote a piece about sleep on my blog. Check it out here if you haven’t read it yet. Winter can mess with your sleep schedule because the days feel shorter. In NYC, in November, the sun sets around 4:30 pm. FOUR THIRTY PM! This can cause us to stay up later since we lack the natural signal that day has turned into night. We also tend to spend more time indoors now at night, settling into hours of Netflix or computer screen time. The benefits of good sleep are endless, and one of the most impactful is that sleep regulates appetite, helping us avoid mindless snacking, and healthy sleep curbs inflammation. Rest is a crucial component of staying healthy. When traveling, bring an eye mask, essential oils with lavender, and try to stick to your sleep schedule.

To Stay Healthy, Commit to Skip the Buffet

I don’t know about you, but traveling is the worst for my diet. I grab airport food on the fly, indulge in dessert every day at the hotel restaurant (because it’s sooooo good), and suddenly find myself having wine at lunch and dinner. When it comes to winter travel, indulge a bit in the yummy apple cobbler and mulled cider, but also remind yourself that staying healthy is impacted by your diet. And maybe give yourself a little reminder from time to time that you don’t want to spend next summer working off every sugar plum Danish and glass of eggnog. As much as possible, even when you’re traveling, stay true to your wellness and nutrition standards. It’s all about balance.

Finally, To Stay Healthy, Commit to Having Fun

Wellness is emotional as much as it is physical. During winter, we may choose to stay inside and avoid the cold weather and elements, or we can choose to feel like a kid again. Wherever your travels take you, have some fun! Ice skate at an outdoor rink like the one at the iconic Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego, build a snowman in Central Park, walk around and look at the holiday lights in whatever city you’re visiting. Embrace the magic of the season!

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Thursday, 16 January 2020

Biologique Recherche: Elevating Your Skin Care Regimen

How Biologique Recherche is transforming my skin.

Over the past few months, I have noticed a drastic change in my skin. I am pretty sure I have hit a hormonal hill … Ugh. My face has gone from soft and dewy to rough and dry. Maybe it’s not hormones. Maybe it’s my environment or diet? I’m on a mission to sort it out.

As many of you may have read, I believe in staying loyal to a skincare regimen. That’s why, when all these changes suddenly occurred, I knew I needed to do something different. And, so I found Biologique Recherche.

The brand has become somewhat trendy. I started noticing it pop up a few years ago when I got an unexpected, amazing facial at the Four Seasons Spa in Bal Harbor. I had no idea what I was going into, but I walked out with new skin … and, thus, new products. Naturally, I started to research more and more about the line, and I discovered some products that I absolutely HAD to incorporate into my everyday skincare regimen. So, I did. And the results were unreal. Read more below on the specific products I began using and how they can benefit your aging complexion.

Biologique Recherche's P50 Balancing Exfoliators

For the past five years, all I hear from my esthetician is, “have you been exfoliating!?” My answer was always yes, but clearly, what I had wasn’t doing enough. The P50 Exfoliators have been just the answer. They are strong, meaning the application results in some “tingle,” so you have to build up the use gradually. But, the results after just a week are amazing – you will see exfoliated skin that feels moisturized. Now that combo in a product is hard to find!

Biologique Recherche's Quintessential Serums

Serums have become the new “it” thing the past few years. Nearly every company has a variety that boasts different skin results from anti-aging to the elimination of fine lines and wrinkles. What I love about Biologique’s serums is that they all have targeted solutions, but they can be used and combined without feeling like your face is a slimy skating rink. They contain the active ingredients your skin needs – amino acids, peptides, etc. – and feel amazing and fresh on your face.

Biologique Recherche's Finishing Serums

Ever feel like your skin needs a “finishing touch?” Like, you’ve finished your regimen, but you want an extra “glow” before you go out, or an extra layer of moisture before you go to bed. Offering a variety of products they deem “Finishing Serums,” Biologique has found the winning ticket in my book. Specially targeted serums that result in the extra glow, whether you’re staying in or going out. Yes, please!

If your skin needs a small tune-up or addition, check out this skincare line. I promise the results will be worth the risk. xx

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