Laura Millar

Escapism Magazine • 14th October 2025

Off the Beaten Track

When most people think of Canada’s great outdoors, they picture the Rockies, or Banff. But nature is rawer, quieter, and much closer in Newfoundland finds Laura Millar

TTGLuxury • 10th May 2025

“We have a real link with LA” – how Virgin Atlantic is helping drive success in the City of Angels

As it celebrates 35 years of its London to Los Angeles route, Virgin Atlantic is leading the charge to get visitors back to the destination in the aftermath of January’s wildfires with a new LAX clubhouse and improvements to its premium product

TTGLuxury • 7th May 2025

‘LA is always ready to roll out the red carpet’ – how the city is welcoming visitors back

After January’s devastating wildfires, the message is clear: the City of Angels is open for business and eager to welcome tourists. Laura Millar visits the city to find out more....

Daily Mail • 16th April 2025

Have your own Great Gatsby extravaganza

On the 100th anniversary of F. Scott Fitzgerald's acclaimed novel, follow in the author's glamorous footsteps around Long Island and Manhattan

Daily Mail • 5th January 2025

Canada's Calling

A new walking trail on Prince Edward Island is the perfect introduction to its wild, inspiring landscape...

Travel Weekly • 16th December 2024

Spas, sports and the Strip: what’s new in Las Vegas

“Welcome to the Lapis Spa & Wellness at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. How can I help you?” The charming young receptionist has just asked me a perfectly reasonable question, but I don’t really know where to start...

Escapism • 5th November 2024

America's Most Wanted

In two years’ time, our friend and neighbour across the pond turns 250, so we’re very much in a US state of mind...

The Scotsman • 28th September 2024

Land of Canada’s Scottish clans

A direct route from Edinburgh to Halifax puts the history and hospitality of Nova Scotia just six hours away...

TTG • 13th June 2024

The 40-year-old Virgin: How Richard Branson's revolutionary airline made its fifth decade

Virgin Atlantic this week hosted a 40th birthday party for the ages in Las Vegas; Laura Millar finds out how and why Richard Branson’s carrier has stood the test of time, and what’s next for the travel trade.

TTG • 15th May 2024

Why Taylor Swift is a touchdown for Kansas City's tourism industry

“She’s a nice, sweet, low-key girl. And she’s taller than I thought she’d be!” laughs Kim, who’s showing me around Arrowhead Stadium

The Times • 14th May 2024

How Taylor Swift made this unexpected US city famous

I’ve barely been in Kansas City an hour and I’ve seen her everywhere. Not literally, unfortunately....

inews.co.uk • 20th March 2024

The upscale US resort that inspired Apple TV+’s Palm Royale

Starring Kristen Wiig, the show charts a woman’s climb up the social echelons of 1960s Palm Beach, a desirable area in Florida; Laura Millar visits to discover why it's still attracting high society....

The Telegraph • 10th October 2023

How I lived the White Lotus life at a new wellness resort for the super-rich

I observed my first Tanya McQuoid moment at Sensei Porcupine Creek, a luxurious new wellness retreat in southern California, two hours from Los Angeles, at breakfast the morning after my late-night check-in....

The Telegraph • 2nd August 2023

Discover Costa Rica, a nature-lover’s paradise

Costa Rica is one of those once-in-a-lifetime places; somewhere you’ll reminisce about for years to come....

Metro Newspaper UK • 31st July 2023

Cin City

British Airways have just launched a new direct route from the UK to Cincinnati, Ohio, a midwestern town with a distinctly German flavour. Laura Millar tucks in...

Metro Newspaper UK • 31st July 2023

LA Stories

There’s a lot going on in the City of Angels this summer, from hanging out in Barbie’s ‘hood to celebrating the Hollywood Sign’s 100th birthday, finds Laura Millar...

Metro Newspaper UK • 24th July 2023

Falling for Guyana

A new direct flight brings tourists closer to this wild, rugged and lesser-known South American country for the first time. Laura Millar explores…

The Independent • 21st July 2023

Why Cincinnati deserves to be your next US city break

With new direct flights from London, getting to Cincy, the Ohio city that’s usually just flown over, is a cinch, says Laura Millar

CN Traveller • 18th July 2023

First In: Sensei Porcupine Creek, Rancho Mirage, California

This pick-and-mix-style retreat in the desert blends wellness and tech with creature comforts to promote a longer, healthier lifespan, finds Laura Millar

The Club - BA • 15th June 2023

BA - The Club - The flight diaries: Cincinnati, USA

Travel writer, USA lover, and Executive Club Member Laura Millar was thrilled to head to Cincinnati on our inaugural flight.