Checking in... Kelly Hoppen
Interior designer and former BBC Dragons’ Den star
FIRST HOLIDAY?
ALBUFEIRA, in the Algarve, where all I can recall is a beach, bucket and spade. My parents used to take us on holiday every summer, Easter and Christmas.
FAVOURITE PLACE?
I ADORE Italy, and particularly the Positano coast which is hard to beat. I love the food, the sea, the people and the shopping all rolled into one.
NEVER TRAVEL WITHOUT?
MY MUSIC. P.Diddy shared some great playlists with me so I have them with me all the time. My iPhone, obviously, as my life is on there; and my Melissa Odabash wardrobe if going on a beach holiday.
IDEAL TRAVEL COMPANION?
FOR a city shopping break, definitely a girl friend, but if it’s a beach break I love travelling with my partner John and my daughter and son-in-law and grandson.
FAVOURITE HOTEL?
A CITY hotel would be The Upper House in Hong Kong or The PuLi Hotel & Spa in Shanghai which are wonderful. For a beach break, the One&Only Reethi Rah in the Maldives is pretty spectacular.
PERFECT HOLIDAY PASTIME?
SUNBATHING and swimming! I also love training while on holiday as there are no time restrictions. There’s nothing better to clear the mind than running along a white sandy beach.