Signature Escapes

Signature escapes is a curated collection of refined stays, timeless destinations and soulful journeys.

At 40, it’s less about ticking boxes and more about slow travel, disconnecting from the noise to reconnect with yourself, with places and with people. From five-star suites to hidden gems, every escape is chosen for authenticity, wellness and delight. Think fine wines, champagne toasts and gourmet discoveries, always with my dachshund Takkie by my side.

Les Sources de Caudalie, luxury vineyard retreat in Bordeaux femme de 40 ans avec dachshund au bord de l'eau devant oeuvre d'art.

Wine, wellness & vineyard luxury at Bordeaux’s iconic palace retreat: Les Sources de Caudalie.

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Woman sitting by an infinity pool at Castelfalfi, reflecting the sky and Tuscany hills, symbolising luxury, lifestyle, mindset and reinvention after 40.

At Castelfalfi, Tuscany unfolds through organic olive oil, truffle hunting and countryside luxury. 

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Women playing piano in luxurious salon at castle Les Sources de Cheverny, reflecting luxury lifestyle, travel and personal reinvention at 40s.

Les Sources de Cheverny: where wine, wellness & Michelin-Starred dining meet.

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Woman relaxing in a sauna with snowy Mountain view and golden hour sunset, symbolising luxury winter escape and lifestyle reinvention at 40.

Wintersport escape: ski on the French-Italian border and golden sauna sunset views.

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Massage room with jacuzzi at the Nuxe Spa of La Grande Terrasse in Chatelaillon, overlooking the beach at sunset

La Grande Terrasse avec spa Nuxe et restaurant gastronomique a Chatellaillon.

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Women overlooking Florence with the Duomo in the background, representing luxury travel, lifestyle, mindset and reinvention at midlife 40.

Florence in style : Four Seasons, Michelangelo and the jewellers of the Ponte Vecchio . 

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Signature Escape Cite du Vin museum in Bordeaux, France for luxury travel blog First Class Boarding Pass

City break escape at Bordeaux.

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