Around the world in 190 minutes! WTM 2016

Last week we had the pleasure of attending the 2016 World Travel Market by Reed Expo.

What a successful visit! We meet lovely people that we plan to build a long lasting working relationship with and we travelled round the world in just 3 hours... If only but it was close enough! 

 The event is always eye catching and mezmorising & this year was no different. A round if aplause to each country and their efforts & execution. Asia & South America & Africa always find ways to amaze me Panama, Indonesia, India, Bolivia and Costa Rica paid such detail to every corner of there stand.

The flow of the event was great I didnt feel like I missed anything out that I needed to see and I did not feel cramped or clautraphobic. The spacing between stands is very important, being that little bit to close can make visitors feel overwheled and like there is too much going on.

The staff at each stand where really helpful and welcoming. They all knew what was happening at their booths and surroundings. The only staff that let the event down had to be the entrance staff who were abit abrupt, but that did not ruin the event.

So my favourite part of the event was most definatly meeting people from all walks of the world with such different experience in the travel industry, however trying the different foods and drinks came very very close behind.

Im going to be completly honest (fingers crossed my trainer does not read this) I loved trying the different rums from Cuba and Ginger mix from Indonesia, the chocolate in Belgium was obviously to die for (and I am not a chocolate lover) the chips in Holland where so moreish I litterally had to avoid the stand at all cost but once again Costa Rica and their Snow Cones (Heaven for my taste buds!).

Anyone who works in the travel industry or closely with who did not attend truly missed out; unless they were to busy actually travelling of course. I also advise anyone interested in opening a hotel or bespoke travel agents to definatly attend next year.

Im super excited for what 2017 is going to bring for Serenity working more closely with the travel industry.

If you are interested in hosting coporate or private events (wedding, engagement, birthday or anniversary) abroad, check out blogs and social media regularly for announcements!  

We will be visiting Dubai in Feb so keep your eyes peeled for Restaurant, Activity and Venue reviews.  

Have a great week!

S x

All Purpose Hampers

How better to send a message than in a gift form? (Really there isn’t)

Hampers are the nicest, most personal and unique ways to send gifts, especially when you can personalise each one specifically for the individual on the receiving end.

I’ve been seeing recently that people (brides to be in specific) are becoming more and more creative when it comes to sending messages as gifts.

I’ve seen personalised balloons, personalised candles and the other day i saw an actual invitation! At Serenity we offer the service of hamper making, as big or small as you require, made just for the special person on the receiving end. These hampers can contain what you like (or what the person likes of course) they are full of treats, handcrafted, packed, sealed and sent either back to you or to the person direct! No fuss, no hassle and no running around!

So whether you’re asking someone special to go on a date,  be a Godmother/Godfather, bridesmaid, maid of honour, flower girl, page boy, or whether you want to send a hamper to say sorry, to say love you, well done or sorry your leaving, congratulations, good luck, for a babyshower gift or a bridal shower, for a hen party or for a house warming, Merry Christmas or Happy New Year...We are the one stop shop for all!

And don’t worry if you don’t really have an idea what you want, we have premade female and male packages that you can opt for! So for the perfect hamper, for the perfect person (for a perfect price) contact us today!

Below are some hamper examples we found while surfing the net...Enjoy!

Beauty Rehab...Lash Rehab!

‘’Nothing is more true about our generation..than its addiction to beauty!’’

And in all honesty, I probably couldn’t agree more! (Don’t think my nan has ever felt the need for an every few week lash infill!)

If you’re like us, and like to try the newest facial, feel naked without your lashes done or simply cannot fathom the thought of grown out eyebrows..Beauty Rehab is the best place to get your fix!

Situated in the chic Muswell hill in North London, this cute salon offers everything from laser hair removal, waxing, nails, tanning, lashes, brows, semi permanent make up and many more.

Seda along with her team of talented and friendly rehab girls are a pleasure to be around, welcoming and bubbly - and 100% professional.

With the success of the Beauty Rehab brand building and the growing interested into the lashes that are often posted across their social media page; Lash rehab was born! A line created by the salon’s owner handcrafted and picked from her experience in the industry and knowledge of the trade.

Launching in December for purchase; I had the pleasure of trying these individual lashes for myself - and boy was I impressed! I got a full set of thick, luscious, curly long lashes which meant no everyday mascara and no fiddling around on the weekend or any mid week events with strip lashes! 

Its been 2 and a half weeks and I haven't needed an infill (which I am super pleased about) but am looking forward to going back soon! We will also be trying other beauty treatments that we will keep you updated with our experiences in our blogs.

Don't believe me? Book in and check it out for yourself! (But do it quick as last minute appointments aren't always available) 

Below are some pictures of their work, check out the instagram pages @seda_london/@BeautyRehab for more and request @LashRehab for their launch coming soon!

K x