Jamie Riddell

luxury traveller and vinyl historian

Jamie Riddell is the founder of Wine, Travel & Song. A successful entrepreneur, he has been at the forefront of digital marketing since the early days of the UK internet, introducing travel brands to the potential of online marketing as far back as 1997.

Following a successful exit from his first digital marketing agency, Jamie was able to indulge a long-held love of travel, exploring the world with his family in search of distinctive hotels and memorable meals. These experiences form the backbone of Wine, Travel & Song’s first-hand approach to luxury travel and hospitality.

Music has been a constant presence from an early age and continues to shape his work. Jamie is an avid collector of vinyl, with a particular interest in classic albums of the sixties and seventies. Through his work as The Vinyl Historian, he documents the places, people, and stories behind the records, from recording studios and cover locations to the cultural moments that surrounded their release.

Wine, Travel & Song brings these strands together, combining first-hand reviews of hotels, restaurants, concerts, and exhibitions with on-location stories from the places where albums were recorded or iconic images were captured. The focus is always on experience, atmosphere, and the connections between music, place, and memory.