The best trips begin with a little curiosity.

A beautiful villa, an incredible view, a restaurant beneath the ocean. It's easy to get excited about a place before you know much about it.

And that's part of the fun. But I've learned that the little details can make a big difference to how much you actually enjoy a holiday.

With Grain of Salt, I take a closer look at the places that catch my attention. I explore what makes them interesting, what guests actually experience and what I'd want to know before booking.

Because I believe the right expectations make a better holiday.

How I research

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Price: the same example as the receipt on each review. Two adults, five nights in June 2027 in the villa I would book, with breakfast, dinner, all taxes, the return transfer, lunch, drinks and a few activities. Flights excluded. Checked 3 to 11 November 2026.

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