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Elevate your brand’s presence and reach with seamless collaborations and immersive storytelling as we connect discerning travellers to your exceptional destinations and boutique stays.

Meet the found(her)

Charleen Parkes

Charleen was born and raised in East London, fiercely proud of her Jamaican heritage, and grew up in a diverse and multicultural city. From a young age, she loved learning about others, crafting narratives, and fostering creativity. After completing her degree in Film & TV with Literature in Surrey, she honed her skills in fashion e-commerce and communications with brands such as Reiss and Burberry.

When she moved to Barcelona, she gained boutique hospitality experience, consulting for a stylish apartment rental agency, DestinationBCN - where she met design-focused, travel-conscious consultants, and media and travel PR directors. During this time, she had a travel experience that initiated the creation of Travel & Lust, a stay at an unpleasant guesthouse. At that moment, she realized accommodation's pivotal role in shaping one's overall travel experience.

Motivated by her experience, Charleen set out to curate a collection of stylish, friendly, and accessible accommodations.

Charleen Parkes

Founder

Digital

Travelandlust.com is accessed globally across multiple platforms, providing unique luxury content alignment. We attract a loyal readership. We collaborate with boutique lifestyle and hospitality brands via newsletters, Black Book listings, newsletter placements, sponsored editorial content and press stays.

  • 50,473 unique pageviews
  • 45% new visits monthly
  • 6.09 minutes average time on page

Hotel Review

Our hotel reviews spotlight handpicked properties, offering readers an authentic and immersive look into boutique hotels that embody luxury and local culture.

Notes

Notes serve as our editorial hub, where we share curated travel insights, destination highlights, and exclusive stories tailored for discerning travellers.

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TATAMI DINNERS by STUDIØ 27 in Brussels

STUDIØ 27, a culinary creative studio that blends gastronomy, fashion, design, and contemporary art, is hosting its inaugural public event, TATAMI DINNERS, on 19 and 20 February 2025 at the TATAMI STUDIO within Brussels’ Mix hotel. This exclusive gathering offers...

Black Book

The Black Book is our carefully curated directory of standout boutique hotels, providing readers with a trusted guide to unique, experience-driven stays.

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Campaign - #1 La Sultana

Campaign - #1 La Sultana

Sponsored experience at the grand luxury
Hotel La Sultana, Marrakech, Morocco.
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Campaign #3, Olimia Adria Village

Campaign #3, Olimia Adria Village

Sponsored post for Olimia Adria Village on glamping in Slovenia.
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Campaign #4, Octant Vila Monte

Campaign #4, Octant Vila Monte

Sponsored press trip to experience Octant Vila Monte in Algarve, Portugal.
#socialmedia #hotelreview #socialcontent
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