Does it get any more envy-inducing than telling your friends that you’re spending an afternoon on a Champagne and Canape Cruise in the Sydney Harbour on a $15m superyacht?! We can assure you that it doesn’t. Better yet, why don’t you grab a gaggle of your girls and have a truly fabulous afternoon together? It’s...
Author: Kelly Hewitt (Kelly Hewitt)
Retro Renovation at Penny’s Hotel in the Cross – happy hours, pub grub with an Asian twist and a Yuzu Kosho chicken burger you won’t want to share
Kings Cross has been undergoing some serious upgrades over the last year or two, especially around the Bayswater Road to Kellet St precinct. The latest unveiling is the recently renovated retro style Penny’s Hotel and is one of the most affordable options in the area that will appeal to everyone. And best of all, the...
Teepees, cocktails, wine and a date night steak – Go Glamping under the Stars at Surry Hill’s The Winery
The Winery in Surry Hills is a Sydney institution. It was the first place that everyone suggested I had to visit when I moved here and has since been the home of many happy girls’ get togethers over great food, fueled by bottles of vino. To say I was excited to try their Glamping Under...
Fast and Furious Fun at Chinatown’s newest Sizzling Korean BBQ, Butchers Buffet
Sydney’s love affair with Korean BBQ has been going strong for a while and shows no sign of abating. Butchers Buffet has just opened Australia’s largest Korean BBQ and Buffet in Chinatown. As the name suggests, it is geared towards meat enthusiasts who happily queue at the door for their 90 minute session to fire...
Great seafood, views and service at The Pantry in Manly
Whenever I visit Manly, I always wonder why I don’t go to this world-famous Sydney locale more often – with it’s beautiful beaches and views, buzzy atmosphere and people (and possibly even whale!) watching, it deserves it’s popularity. This time I have been lured by the institution that is The Pantry on the beachfront, with...
Bottomless Brunch at Watsons Bay Hotel. French Rosé, scallops, prawn linguine and a stunning chook – Sensational
Bottomless Brunches and Watsons Bay Hotel are both usually associated with summer, but not so this winter. And let’s face it, the last few Sydney summers have been soggy and sticky; whereas winters, whilst obviously cooler, are usually dry and sunny. So, it’s actually a great time of year to indulge in a 2 hour...
Hotel Review: QT Auckland New Zealand. Rooftop Bar, cracking steaks and Marina location
I don’t know about you, but after everyone rushed to spend up a storm in Europe last winter (or at least got as far as Bali…!), it seems like most people are opting for a more low-key, affordable holiday closer to home this year. We have reviewed many QT Hotels and their experiences in Australia...
Kia Ora! Auckland City Discovery Tour – featuring historical Bastion Point, MJ Savage Memorial, Mount Eden and more…
I am excited to take a half day tour exploring the sights of Auckland which starts at 8.30am sharp from the lobby of my hotel. It’s a gloriously crisp and sunny autumn Auckland day, made all the more warmer by the friendly welcome by Warren. We head around to a couple of hotels in the...
Hotel Review: QT Melbourne, living our best glamorous life
We have been long time lovers of all things QT, whether it be Adriano Zumbo zhooshing up the traditional High Tea, popping in for pre-theatre cocktails or checking out their new openings around Australia and beyond. However, it’s been a while since we reviewed their Melbourne outpost including their recently reopened rooftop bar. I head...
Hotel Review: Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral Hotel and guide to Golf and best places to eat in the Southern Highlands
Only 90 mins from Sydney, Bowral is located at the start of the Southern Highlands and is an ideal quick city escape for good reason. It offers a mix of natural bushland, low key (and some high end) shopping, hiking, wineries, wildlife and plenty of culinary and accommodation options to suit all tastes and budgets....