“We travel not to escape life, but for life to escape us.”

Samantha Harris’s Holiday Rules

WHERE ARE YOU JETTING OFF TO NEXT?

The next place I’ll be jetting off to is Melbourne in January for the Australian Open. I’m pretty excited about it, as I’ve never been, and looking forward to seeing some of the world’s best tennis players. Hopefully, I will get to see Ash Barty.

HOW WILL YOU SPEND YOUR DAYS?

I’ll spend my days enjoying the tennis and the luxurious accommodation at the Crown Melbourne. I look forward to frequenting some of the incredible restaurants there like Rosetta or Nobu. I am also looking forward to walking along the Yarra and visiting the Royal Botanical Gardens.

WHAT’S IN YOUR CARRY-ON LUGGAGE?

I tend to take my makeup and hair products in my carryon, as they can be fragile and easily broken.

BEAUTY ESSENTIALS?

Ultraviolet SPF 50 sunscreen and a good cleanser. I use Biologi BC refresh cleanser and moisturiser. Most of my skincare products are Biologi; their Radiance Duo is amazing, and it is not harsh on my skin. I like the brand because they are Australian made and use native fruit extracts in the manufacturing process.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO READ?

I like biographies and am currently reading Wild by Cheryl Strayed.

DANCE TO?

I’m not one to dance, but I do love 90s RnB!

BEST TRAVEL TIP?

Be on time when you are flying anywhere and research and download a good podcast ahead of time. I love listening to NBC’s Dateline. I do like a good crime podcast.

FAVOURITE TRAVEL MEMORY?

Being somewhere warm and tropical with my husband and just relaxing on a beach with a cocktail. I was quite young when I went to Phuket, but it is one of my favourite spots in the world. Hopefully, when everything calms down, I can go somewhere less touristy in Thailand.