It’s been four years in the making as we watched one of the world’s most luxurious hotels raise meter by meter before our eyes; the final transformation of the Sydney skyline. If London has the gherkin, we now have a fitter, shinier, more glamorous version all with a delicious twist. This is what $2.2bn of...
Category: Hotels
Hotel Review: East Hotel ups the ante with a lush lobby to lounge in
East Hotel was one of the first design hotels in Canberra when it opened its doors a number of years ago. It’s been able to marry the service of a luxury hotel, the personality and care of a boutique stay, yet offer so much more than a hotel room – their range of luxury apartments....
Hotel Review – Q Station & Boiler House Kitchen & Bar. Wine, dine & escape!
The past few months may have left us wishing we could step back in time… to a time where it was safe again. Whilst space travel supposedly isn’t that far away, time travel is elusive unless you find yourself in a ‘safecation’ in a National park just minutes from Manly. This corner of the world...
Luxury House Review – Bay Keepers Cottage, Jervis Bay
Our definition of luxury holidays has changed. Its more than simply a lovely hotel room or thousand count bedlinen (though we do love both!) Many brands do a good job on the physicality of a stay but miss the other elements which create the feeling of luxury. Perhaps that’s why Supercalla Private Properties is unique....
Luxury House Review – Mandala Beach House, Jervis Bay
You know that house that you want to buy when you grow up? The one by the beach, far enough away from Sydney that is an easy weekender, with bedrooms galore, views of the ocean, a veranda to watch the world go by, different areas for friends & family to find their own hang out...
Australia’s best hotel – COMO The Treasury
That’s right, last month COMO The Treasury was awarded top of the podium when it was voted the No. 1 City Hotel in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific by Travel + Leisure readers. The magazine is beloved by well-heeled American travellers, and we have to say, we’re in agreement with them. A city...
Guide to Norfolk Island – How to holiday overseas but still be in Australia
A weekend island escape from Sydney? It’s the stuff of romantic legends; convicts, colonies and the Bounty mutineers. It is Norfolk Island’s legacy. This little dot of an island has been keeping a fairly low profile whilst its glamazon Pacific Ocean cousins have been grabbing the limelight – all the more reason for us to...
Dining Guide to NSW South Coast & the Southern Highlands
We delve into the top picks from the Southern Highlands, located under two hours from Sydney. Famed for its village style eateries, wineries, and sprawling greenery. Get exploring with popular towns like Bowral, Berrima, and just on the edge - Kangaroo Valley.
The Headland by Dovecote – Luxury ocean-front farm weekender in Gerrigong
A review of The Headland by Dovecote. A luxury ocean front house review in Gerringong
Blue Mountains Eco Hideaway – Spicers Sangoma Retreat is reimagined
Sam Smith is crooning ‘Stay with me’ and with one glance around our suite, we’re thinking hell yeah! “You’re all I need”. This is the weekender equivalent of having an one night stand which you’ve inconveniently fallen in love with and will want to stay forever. Total bummer. Privately owned for many years, Sangoma has...