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If you're looking for somewhere in the sunshine to be seriously pampered, then look no further. If you'd also like a romantic retreat with food from a chef whose restaurant has earned a Michelin star when you're there, then again - this could be just what you're looking for! Castell Son Claret is a beautifully renovated 14th century castle which is now as a 38 room boutique hotel. It's set in a secluded location near the inland village of Es Capdellá by the Tramuntana mountains in west Mallorca. The rooms are beautifully furnished, and have beautiful wood-beamed ceilings and great views of the grounds and surrounding hills. There is also a huge spa with a Turkish bath, while tented treatment rooms can be set up for massages in the gardens - bliss! Madrid chef Fernando Perez Arellano has set up a new home for his fine dining Mallorcan restaurant Zaranda, and the tasting menu is a real treat. There's also a more informal restaurant which serve...

Today's photo was taken in the medieval city of Dubrovnik. The amazing architecture is still largely intact, and makes for stunning photos when it's surrounded by the Mediterranean.  Lovers of the television series 'Game of Thrones' might be interested to know that parts of the city are used as King's Landing! If you'd like to contribute one of your own travel photos, then please get in touch via the contact page  of my blog. Thanks in advance!

The image below is probably what springs to mind when the majority of people think of Sydney. The Opera House and Harbour Bridge are iconic sights, and are quite rightly the most photographed places in the city. Those are the sights everyone wants to visit, but what about where to stay when you're in Sydney? I came up with a very different option, and one that it's worth 'flashing back' to - take a look at my blog post about  Sydney under canvas . Have you stayed somewhere unusual that you'd recommend in Sydney? If so, please get in touch via my contacts page to tell me all about it!

I wanted to start 2015 with something spectacular, and I definitely believe I've found it. I've heard of a room with a view, but this view is so good it's almost ridiculous! Loisaba Wilderness is a tented bush camp in Laikipia, Kenya on a 150 square kilometre private game ranch. It has stunning views that sweep across the rolling hills towards Mount Kenya and the Mattthew's Mountain range. It's outstandingly beautiful and the accommodation is unbelievable. As well as double, twin and family tents with en-suite bathrooms, you can sleep under the unspoilt African night sky on unique Star Beds. Located outdoors, the hand-crafted beds are on raised platforms with incredible views. This is a perfect honeymoon spot, or if you just want to make your trip more romantic, then you couldn't go wrong with spending a night in the Star Beds.  Accommodation aside, there is plenty to do here from game drives to river rafting, to tracking lions and wild...

Happy New Year everyone! As the sun rises on a new year it's always a time not only to reflect, but also for new beginnings. We'll all face new challenges this year, and new experiences will inspire us all whether in travel, or in life in general. Whatever the year has in store for you, I hope it's a good one for us all.  If you have any photos you'd like to contribute, or places that you think I should be featuring on the blog that you've visited yourself, then please let me know via my contact page .

Travel Lightbulb wishes you a very merry Christmas no matter where you are in the world celebrating! The image of a white Christmas is what most springs to mind for most people when you think of this time of year, but having spent several holidays over the festive period in the blazing sunshine, I know that a while traditional, a white Christmas isn't always the best way to spend it! If the December holiday's you've had have always looked like the photo above, and you've never experienced a warm Christmas - I can highly recommend it! Enjoy the holidays, whether you're in the heat or the cold! Merry Christmas xx

There's nothing I love more than getting into the Christmas spirit by visiting my local Christmas market. It has become a very popular thing to do in the UK, and most towns and cities now have these vibrant stalls popping up in the run up to Christmas. I don't tend to do my Christmas shopping at the markets though - instead I prefer to soak up the sights and sounds, and mostly the smells of the markets! From mulled wine to roasted chestnuts and chargrilled meat, it's a sensory overload! I've also visited markets in Switzerland and Germany, and it seems to be the same worldwide - everyone at the markets is just getting into the Christmas spirit, and spending time with loved ones. One thing is for sure, there's no better way to gear up for the festive period than spending time with friends, with a warm cup of mulled wine in your hand - bliss! Happy shopping, and if you've already done that, then grab a mulled wine instead - cheers!

When I stumbled across a photo of the place I'm featuring today, I was blown away. If you're looking for a remote get-away, can you really get any better than the room in the photo below? Photo courtesy of Jesper Anhede Located in the Indian ocean just off the coast of Tanzania, this floating cube is the underwater room at The Manta Resort.  This amazing room is anchored almost 250m away from the coast and has three levels which allow you to sunbathe or stargaze; lounge and dine on the water deck, or enjoy 360 degree views of the shoals of reef fish from the comfort of your double bed! Photo courtesy of Jesper Anhede If the prospect of spending a night under the water makes you nervous or claustrophobic, then you can always opt for one of the 16 beautiful rooms on dry land at the resort. Photo courtesy of Jesper Ached  If you do opt for that instead, you can still enjoy the marine life on the natural coral reef which lies just off the beach, attr...