Broadcaster, writer and hosting guru Laura Jackson joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets this week.  In this episode, Laura stresses the importance of experiencing culture through restaurants and museums, she shares why she’s terrified to take her children to New York (and reveals many fabulous places to eat), and she discusses trying to shake off the preconceptions of luxury hotels.  Plus, she divulges her terrible Airbnb experience in France, her poignant road trip up the west coast...

Writer, broadcaster and the king of fabulous jumpers, Gyles Brandreth joins Tanya Rose with a collection of captivating travel secrets. In this episode, Gyles shares the joys of disappearing into the side streets of Venice, the trip that had such a profound impact he turned vegetarian and if you’re going to the Taj Mahal, why you should go alone.  Plus, he shares his number 1 destinations that are both abroad and much closer to home.  Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and...

In this episode, Jo Malone shares an abundance of tips and secrets not just limited to travel! Jo joins Tanya Rose on the Travel Secrets sofa this week to share the magical experience with a Sting Ray which inspired an important JoLoves scent; what’s in her travel bag to have the most relaxing flight possible and her experience in South Africa close up with wild elephants.  Plus, Jo shares many travel tales behind creating her iconic fragrances, as well as the place in France where it all...

Raised in Montreal in a big Greek community, Viviane Paxinos is the CEO of the incredible women’s members club AllBright. Today she joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets. As a Greek native, Viviane shares why you shouldn’t write off mainland Greece, the best places to visit in the country and why she prefers the quieter side these days. Viviane also shares her favourite past times when visiting Tokyo, why an isolated trip in Norway completely surprised her and her top travel secret so...

Fashion designer Melissa Odabash reveals her travel secrets with Tanya Rose on this week’s episode – and since she started her modelling career 18 she has plenty of secrets to share.  Melissa explains why Italy is her number one destination and why you’ll eat well no matter where you go, her disastrous trip to Iceland and her favourite activities when she’s staying in Florida.  Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. PLACES...

The world’s most successful male model, David Gandy joins Tanya Rose with his extensive travel secrets this week. David shares how he swam with piranhas in the Amazon Rainforest, the idyllic destination he found a bit too boring and what it was like to race classic cars with fellow supermodels in Italy.  Plus, he shares why he loves eating at simple American diners, why he doesn’t take pictures while travelling and the poignant experiences that have helped him find perspective.  Don’t forget...

Former Minister for Culture and Broadcaster, Ed Vaizey is sharing his Travel Secrets with Tanya Rose this week.  Ed shares the many fantastic and unique places he had the privilege of visiting while working as an MP, from the Middle East to the French Embassy, the villa where you can step inside an iconic painting and the Wonder of the World that definitely is as good as it looks in photos.  Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on...

Award-winning playwright, screenwriter and film director, Christopher Hampton joins Tanya Rose to kick off this new season of Travel Secrets.  Christopher reveals the unexpected trip which almost led him to jail, why Italy is his favourite country and his poignant memory which was a moving experience at an Orangutan Sanctuary in Malaysia.  Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. Places mentioned:  Adan, AfricaAlexandria,...

Critically acclaimed actor, Dominic West joins Tanya Rose on a trip around the world through his six travel secrets.  Dominic shares how he hitchhiked across Europe and the joys of travelling with as little as possible. He reveals his obsession with trees, why the South Pole was a little disappointing and the hilarious story of his Mother-in-Law telling a certain celebrity there was no room in the inn. Plus, Dominic reminisces holidaying in Irish castles, the place which offers the perfect...

Actor and pantomime legend Christopher Biggins reveals all his travel secrets with Tanya Rose.  Biggins shares his first days as a Dame at Butlins, how you can go to New York on a small budget and the extraordinary experience of seeing the Terracotta Warriors in China.  Discover the charity dinner hosted Bill Clinton and Sir Elton John, why a cruise is Biggins’ favourite way to travel and the importance of getting travel insurance.  Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and...

BAFTA nominated actor Rupert Everett joins Tanya Rose on the Travel Secrets couch this week. Rupert shares why he recommends Rome as your next destination, the extraordinary experience of European train travel and why he thinks luxury travel is overrated. Plus, he explains his frustration with fancy food, why restaurants are a great way to feel less lonely when travelling solo and he shares many secrets from his travels making his iconic films. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast...

Vogue’s former fashion director, Lucinda Chambers is the most adventurous traveller Tanya has ever met and offers her six travel secrets gathered from her incredible career and life.  Despite travelling the world, discover why Cornwall is one of Lucinda’s number 1 destinations, how she wrangled a fashion shoot location so she could go white water rafting (while 6 months pregnant!) and the horrifying experience of going to Palm Beach to find the hotel was gone.  Plus, Lucinda shares why her...

Simon Sebag Montefiore is a prize-winning historian and bestselling author, and he shares an abundance of travel secrets with Tanya Rose this week.  Simon shares the hotel in Italy you should avoid, top tips for finding the best coffee wherever you’re visiting and why his best meal was in a shack in Romania.  Plus, Simon offers a substantial list of hotel recommendations across the world, the sinister story of eating with a dentist turned warlord and where you can find the best negroni in...

Multi-talented actor and writer Matt Lucas joins Tanya Rose for an episode brimming with humour, nostalgia, and travel wisdom.  Discover why Matt believes everyone should visit New York multiple times, his unexpected journey to a Christian-themed Las Vegas in Missouri, and why he thinks water parks are highly underrated.  Matt also opens up about his poignant visit to Amsterdam and Berlin, tracing his family's history during the Holocaust. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and...

Owner of luxury travel wear brand, Rae Feather joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets.  Rae shares how she landed her first job at Formula One, what it was like to cycle the idyllic rice paddies of Vietnam and why family holidays in Portugal are her most poignant memories. Plus, she reveals the best meal she had after the Monaco Grand Prix and a heart-stopping encounter with George Clooney… Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes...

It’s the first “threesome” of the podcast as Tanya Rose is joined by Masterchef’s John Torode and actress turned cook Lisa Faulkner.  With double the amount of travel secrets, John and Lisa share the story of their proposal in Goa, the popular destinations they deem overrated and the unforgettable experience of eating fish in Majorca.  Plus, Lisa reveals why she’s nicknamed John ‘Ken’ with their insider travel secret… Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch...

Tanya is joined this week by the ‘King of Bling’, Theo Fennell, for some hilarious and exuberant travel secrets.    Theo shares his unique upbringing in Egypt, why he enjoys the classic (and often rude) New Yorker charm and divulges a slippery encounter with a sea anemone in Japan.  Plus, the dynamic designer reveals how he almost traded in his lifestyle to become a monk after an unexpected midnight mass in Bethlehem. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch...

Director of Bridesmaids, Paul Feig joins Tanya Rose at Dukes Hotel with his fabulous travel secrets this week. Paul shares why he keeps going back to Capris, his unexpected experience vacationing by train in Peru and his favourite surprise meal in Venice. Plus, as a well-connected movie mogul, he shares how he gets his must-sees when travelling and he shares how he came to create Artingstall: his own gin brand.  Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all...

As a renowned broadcaster and interview, it’s Tania Bryer’s turn to be interviewed by our own Tanya Rose about her travel secrets. Tania shares her experience of touring Bejing with famous pianist Lang Lang, visiting Dollywood with Dolly Parton and making sushi with Nobu himself! Plus, she shares tips for overcoming jet lag, the best place in LA to spot celebrities and her hilarious experience of trying to get a small portion of pancakes in America. Don’t forget to follow...

FLOWERBX founder, Whitney Hawkings reveals the travel secrets she’s discovered with Tanya this week.  Whitney comes with many specific places to visit, including hidden gems in the streets of Paris, her favourite restaurant in the world which is closer than you might think and where she had a simple tomato pasta that she declares to be the best meal she’s ever had.  She also shares poignant memories of rediscovering destinations through her children’s eyes and the place that reminded her of...

Cookery writer, Skye McAlpine, joins Tanya this week to tell the tale of her travels with a gloriously heavy bias to the exquisite, Venice. Skye’s recipes are influenced by her life in Italy - she moved to Venice, from London, at the age of six with her parents and now splits her time between both cities. It’s safe to say she knows her way around the streets (and canals!) of Venice…  With wonderful memories of eating ice-cream sandwiches for breakfast and hopping around Italy’s surrounding...

Actor and singer Luke Evans joins Tanya Rose to reveal his travel secrets this week.  Luke explains why he doesn’t stay in hotels while he’s travelling for work (and some of the uniquely wonderful places he’s stayed instead), why he can’t stand trips planned to a tee and why his ultimate advice is to “Be Brave”. Plus, he shares the incredible musical experience in a restaurant in Lisbon, the delicious foods you can find in family-run restaurants in Spain and the trick to getting into a...

In his 52 years of work, actor Charles Dance has travelled from the Russian Arctic to far East Asia. This week, he reveals his 6 travel secrets and the many stories that go alongside them. Charles shares with Tanya Rose why he gets emotional thinking about Venice, why his favourite restaurant experience is actually in London and his favourite street in Bologna.  Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. PLACES...

Bestselling novelist Santa Montefiore’s books feature settings across the world, and she explains the real life connections in this episode.  Santa shares with Tanya Rose how travelling has informed her writing, her time in Argentina teaching children the English language and the devastating wash out when her sister, Tara Palmer-Tomkinson, booked her a stay in Bali.  Plus, she explains the shocking connection to the avalanche that narrowly missed King Charles and Princess Diana.  Follow...