Vaishnavi Pandey, Author at Secret London

Born and raised in India, Vaishnavi Pandey is a South London-based writer and documentary photographer. Before working as a Staff Writer at Secret Media Network, she worked as a Social Media Producer at Earthrise Studio, a writer and photographer for publications such as Mixmag, Noctis Magazine and Unsettled Magazine. When she's not writing or taking photographs, you'll find her looking for new music, catchings gigs or cooking for her loved ones.

Escapes

This landmark 5-star hotel in London just unveiled its multi-million pound makeover with the debut of two newly reimagined suites designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon

Sofitel London St James has entered a dazzling new era. The , known for its synthesis of French artistry and British charm, has completed its multi‑phase transformation with the debut of two newly reimagined flagship su...

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One of the most beautiful getaways in the UK is a charming farmhouse hiding on the Jurassic Coast that feels exactly like a Provencal vineyard – and it’s only 3 hours from London

For those craving the romance of a Provençal vineyard without leaving the UK, this corner of the Dorset coast might just be the answer. Rows of vines slope gently toward the sea, the air hums with salt and wild thyme, a...

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One of the most beautiful train trips in the world is debuting in London this summer – where you can stay on a ‘glass train’ with panoramic views of Lake District, Cornwall and Wales

A new era of British rail luxury is about to leave the station. This summer, the Britannic Explorer - the UK’s much-anticipated £100 million “glass train” will begin its maiden voyages from , promising passengers not ju...

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One of the UK’s most idyllic regions just two hours from London is getting a massive £24 million resort – with sleek Scandi-style cabins and a nature spa

A brand-new £24 million eco-conscious resort is opening in the Cotswolds, bringing 50 sleek Scandi-style cabins, a nature spa and low-key wellness to one of the UK’s most idyllic regions. A massive new £24 million resor...

8 of the 10 best private schools in England are now in London — with one south west London institution taking the top spot

London’s private schools have once again dominated England’s exam league tables, with eight of the country’s top ten fee-paying schools now based in the capital, according to 2025 A-level and GCSE results. 8 of the 10 h...

Culture

One of the most beautiful castles in the UK is displaying the largest ever Anne Boleyn collection – the world’s first portrait collection of Henry VIII’s most infamous queen is only one hour away from London

There’s something moving about returning home - if only in spirit. This spring, in , the childhood home of Henry VIII’s most infamous queen, unveils Capturing A Queen, the most comprehensive exhibition of Anne Boleyn...

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Every room in this stunning 17th-century manor house 2 hours from London comes with a novel hand-picked by a local bookshop – and it’s the ultimate literary getaway

Just when you think the couldn’t get any more storybook‑like, nestled among rolling hills and framed by honey‑stone windows, this 17th‑century manor house, with its weathered honey‑stone façade and latticed windows has...

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One of the most beautiful heritage railways in England is getting a world-first electric steam train – and it’s just 50 minutes from London

A piece of Victorian nostalgia is getting a futuristic glow-up this spring as Audley End Miniature Railway in Essex unveils a world-first: a fully electric, steam-outline locomotive. Launching March 17, 2026, the new t...

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One of the most beautiful train journeys in the world starts in London and ends in a UNESCO wine region – with stops in Paris, Madrid and Porto

Slow tourism has become one of 2026’s defining travel trends, with more than seven in 10 travellers now saying it’s important to minimise their environmental impact while on holiday. Rail fits that brief perfectly, off...

Ramadan is set to begin this week – here’s the London Ramadan 2026 timetable for this year’s prayer times, as well as exact fasting times for Suhoor and Iftar

Ramadan 2026 is set to begin on the evening of Tuesday, February 17, for most Muslims in the UK, subject to moon sighting confirmation. It will likely conclude on the evening of Wednesday, 18 March, marking the start of...