Sydney staycation – 1888 Hotel, Pyrmont (Now Ovolo)
When we think of travel, it usually means trains, planes or automobiles, but it doesn’t have to.We’re big fans of staycations – staying in an hotel in our own city … Read more
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Where to stay in Paris – Hotel Littre
Finding a good hotel in Paris can be a nightmare. There are over 1,500 hotels in the first seven arrindissments of Paris alone. For us, we’ve had the whole spectrum of … Read more
Where to stay in Milan – Best Western Hotel Galles Milan
For our last-minute trip to Milan for fashion week, it was tricky finding accommodation that wasn’t ridiculously expensive, or completely booked out. Thanks to Schwarzkopf, we were lucky to get … Read more
Where to drink in the Gold Coast – Stingray at the QT
Gone are the days when a hotel bar meant over-priced ugly drinks, a seedy lounge and inept staff whose arses and elbows are easily confused. To put this in context, let’s … Read more
Where to drink in California – Altitude Sky Lounge, San Diego, CA
It’s hot from its latitude, it’s dry from the desert and its coastal breezes cool everything down when needs be. Because of this, San Diego is a rooftop bar mecca. San … Read more
Neighbourhood Restaurant, Bar and Radio, Bondi Beach
New bar Neighbourhood should have opened in Bondi ages ago. I’m often mystified at how Sydney’s (if not Australia’s) most famous suburb has so few really good drinking spots. I … Read more
Where to stay in Chicago – W Lakeshore Hotel
Staring out at the horizon of Lake Michigan for too long is bad for you. You can lose track of time if you’re not careful and be stuck there in … Read more
Rooftop Bars, New York City: Standard Hotel – Le Bain
The Standard Hotel in New York City’s Meatpacking District has a reputation. Its name is as big a deal as its quality and its quality is as big a deal … Read more
The Cosmopolitan Hotel, St Kilda, Melbourne
Typical of all good Melbourne finds, the Cosmopolitan Hotel is tucked away down a side street. A block or two back from the St Kilda coastline, The Cosmo peeps round … Read more
Australian Island Paradise – Hayman Island Resort, the Whitsundays
What’s your idea of paradise? If it’s an island in the Pacific Ocean with a luxury resort built by a millionaire, then you’ll love Hayman Island. Hayman is the most … Read more