James Davinson

Travel Specialist

A childhood trip to Australia and India originally ignited my love for travel – a love which continued to fuel trips around the world into my adult years. I’ve now worked in the industry for 10 years, sampling different foods, learning about new cultures, hiking up mountains and scuba diving off coastlines, and it’s these experiences as well as the idea of a ‘crafted-for-you’ stay that I look forward to giving our members.

James'stop Mr & Mrs Smith stays

  • Mahé, Seychelles

    Constance Ephelia

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    I knew the Seychelles was beautiful, but a stay in Constance Ephelia certainly reconfirmed it. Once you’ve finished admiring the views, sampling local fare at Adam & Eve, and ziplining through the rainforest; venture around the bay for a spot of snorkelling at Port Launay’s marine park.

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  • London, United Kingdom

    The Lost Poet

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    The perfect place to stay if you’re looking to get away from it all – but with only four rooms it’s best to book early. Go for The Muse, which comes with a freestanding bath tub and stunning second floor terrace.

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  • Chilean Patagonia, Chile

    The Singular Patagonia

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    This is a top choice if you’re looking for something a little further out of the city. Originally used for meat storage and later converted into a museum, the building carries a rich past that’s retained in its intact machinery and old tannery for a rustic-luxe feel.

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Travel Tips

Research and book before you arrive, but be sure to leave a few days spare for unplanned adventures.

James'sdream destinations

  • Amalfi Coast

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    This coastline offers views from pretty much every angle. Hike the Path of the Gods towards Positano if you’re feeling adventurous and go for a swim in the town’s signature teal-tinted waters.

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  • St Lucia

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    St. Lucia has something for everyone; visit Sugar Beach for gaze-worthy views of the Piton Mountains, head to the old capital of Sufrière for a change of pace, or stick to basking along those postcard-pretty sunbleached beaches.

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  • Philippines

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    Dive your way through the Philippines, home to historic wrecks, cliff-lined lagoons, and white sand beaches.

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I wish I was...

…enjoying dinner at Baros in the Maldives, watching the sun set after a day diving with moray eels, manta rays and turtles.