About Jo Reeder
Writer, editor, photographer and digital content creator, specialising in luxury travel, lifestyle, food & wellness. Featured in TTG Luxury, Selling Travel, The Business Travel Magazine, Onboard Hospitality, Time Out, Mr & Mrs Smith, Companion, Metro, Easyjet & KLM magazines.
In search of culture, folklore and a touch of romance on Europe’s best train routes
From the dawn of steam trains to the advancement of super-fast rail links across Europe, humans have long travelled by train. With new routes and sleeper trains designed to entice passengers back onto the tracks, now is the time to rediscover the joy of train travel.
FIRST IN: Uga Halloowella review, Sri Lanka
Uga Halloowella has opened in Sri Lanka’s iconic Central Highlands. I was one of the first luxury travel journalists to review it in an exclusive for TTG Luxury.
Treasured island: My stay at Grenada’s best luxury hotel
With its homely feel and experiences galore, the “spice island” of Grenada is an enduring Caribbean escape that's best experienced with a stay at The Calabash Hotel, one of the island’s most iconic addresses.
Idyllic atols: A solo Maldivian adventure
The Maldives is a major player in the Indian Ocean, but the choice of resorts can be overwhelming. I reviewed two very different luxury hotels for TTG Luxury as a first time visitor to this watery wonderland.
Bountiful Bali: Three luxury stays on the Island of the Gods
From hidden boutique stays in the jungle to big-name luxury brands, Bali has something to suit every budget. On an island straining from over toursim there is still beauty to be found, you just need to know where to look.
The world’s most romantic journeys to book now
Forget red roses, let love bloom through a shared passion for travel. Crossing continents and climates, here are the world’s most romantic journeys.
South Korea on the right track to embrace slow travel
Inside Asia has launched its new Korea by Rail itinerary, allowing travellers to criss-cross South Korea on the Donghae east coast railway line. I hopped on board the high speed KTX bullet train for an immersive journey across this fascinating region.
This island life: Laidback luxury in Sri Lanka
With Sri Lanka experiencing a surge in visitor numbers after a tricky few years, the jewel of the Indian Ocean is shining bright. I returned to one of my favourite countries for the fourth time to experience luxury hotel openings, discover the best new island hotspots and walk the enchanting Pekoe Trail.
Coolcation calling: Spend this summer in the mountains
Coolcations are surging in popularity. More travellers are choosing to spend summer away from the beach, instead heading inland in search of alpine adventures. I reviewed a twin-centre trip with Preferred Hotels & Resorts to see what all the fuss is about.
Selling Australia: How to sell the Great Barrier Reef
One of the seven wonders of the natural world, the Great Barrier Reef boasts over 3,000 individual reef systems, thriving marine life and countless tropical islands to explore.
Colour in the clouds
Airline amenity kits have come a long way. Once merely a practical offering containing passenger essentials, today they have become an integral part of the journey, with thoughtful artist-designed kits that elevate the passenger experience.
Cauli-power: The humble brasicca is flying high
With passengers looking for healthier alternatives when it comes to inflight meals, cauliflower is having a moment.
Eat the world: The rise of gastronomy travel
Food-focussed travel is surging in popularity, with travellers looking for authentic gastronomic experiences that connect them to a sense of time and place.
Explore New England’s waterways
With welcoming lakefront towns and thriving beach resorts, New England offers visitors countless opportunities for water-based pursuits.
FIRST IN: De Plesman, The Hauge. Why this underrated Dutch city should be on your radar
The arrival of a new hotel in The Hague is the perfect excuse to divert from Amsterdam and explore one of The Netherlands’ lesser-known cities. As one of the first journalists to review it, I was pleasantly surprised.
Spotlight on… The Infinite Coast
On British Colombia’s Infinite Coast, rugged mountains meet lush coastal rainforests and deserted sandy beaches. Explore inlets, fjords, glaciers and islands, go in search of the elusive spirit bear in the Great Bear Rainforest and discover rich Indigenous cultures.
New regions unlocked: Check into Marriott hotels across the world
From Türkiye to Cairo, check into a Marriott Hotel to experience the best of these far-flung destinations.
A taste of luxury villa life in Tuscany with foraging, sketching and cooking
I lost myself in Tuscan traditions and laid-back living at two Oliver’s Travels’ villas Casa Vedetta and Bosco Ai Frati.
Sailing to success on the TTG Luxury Journey with Silversea
Five travel advisors hopped onboard Silver Moon for an ultra-luxury Silversea cruise from Athens to Istanbul on the first-ever ocean-bound TTG Luxury Journey. I charted their journey and discovered the joy of luxury cruising.
Sponsored feature: Six of the best Cote d’Azur beaches
France’s Cote d’Azur has an enduring appeal for visitors who return year after year. Beaches are undoubtedly one of the main pulls of the region. Here are six of the best.