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We arrived at our first accommodation at Unstad Arctic Surf which couldn’t have started our trip to Northern Norway any cooler! “ was a statement I tended to make quite a few times during my trip here in Northern Norway and this moment on the beach riding Icelandic horses under the northern lights was certainly one of those instances! Although this is an Itinerary for a week in Northern Norway, I wanted to add a Bonus Day spent in Oslo as I took a late flight and had the opportunity to spend the night and half the day in the awesome capital city of Norway! After saying goodbye to an amazing journey through Northern Norway we landed in Oslo and headed straight to our stunning hotel, The Grand Hotel Oslo.

I’ve seen so much as Geneva has loads of fun activities on offer and it’s truly been memorable sharing it with my new life long local friends Mischa, Kelly, Amadine and Kristelle (Which you can find on Instagram at: @mischamillion @kelloushka @amadine.nini) My local Swiss pals & I made our great escape from the city and set off to explore all the beauties of the shores of Lake Geneva on cgn_switzerland while enjoying a succulent meal prepared by a famous Michelin Star chef, Philippe Chevrier. I had an amazing VIP experience at Victorinox where I met another wonderful local, Mr. Guillaume Beurgaud, Store Manager, and assemble my own “Original Swiss Army Knife. This experience was one of my favorites as the Edelweiss transports you to the Swiss Alps with it’s insanely cool decor, delicious traditional Swiss cuisine and awesome Entertainment!

What better way to enjoy luxury than staying at one of the most high end hotels in the world, The Shangri-La IN the most luxurious city. Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai, offers 302 luxuriously appointed rooms and suites, as well as an exclusive Horizon Club with special benefits. Horizon Club guests have the chance to enjoy the convenient use of a private lounge, where facilities will include the following, with our compliments: Daily breakfast, Evening cocktails and canapés where I enjoyed at the presidential suite, Non-alcoholic beverages served all day, Suit pressing and shoe shine service. The signature restaurant of Shangri-La Hotels worldwide, Shang Palace, proudly presents mouth-watering Cantonese and provincial Chinese delicacies, including yum cha, highly acclaimed Beijing Duck and an extensive list of fragrant teas.

Rustic Spanish architecture is dotted with urban furnishings and Mexican cuisine takes on a whole new meaning with renowned Chef Richard Sandoval, known as the “father of modern Mexican cuisine. La Hacienda’s Executive Chef Forest Hamrick reflects Sandoval’s signature style of vibrant flavors and ingredients, combining the bold taste of classic Mexican food with timeless European cooking techniques in a lighter, healthier way. Just east of Mesa is the Queen Creek Olive Mill, Arizona’s only family-owned and operated working olive mill and farm, where olives are grown and pressed to produce high quality extra virgin olive oil. After a tour and complimentary tasting of oils, olives and tapenades, guests are invited to dine at del Piero – the mill’s Tuscan-inspired eatery featuring fresh gourmet sandwiches, panini’s as well as soups, salads, gelato and espresso.