Just a block or two back from the grand tree-lined avenue of the Champs-Elysées and a short stroll to the banks of the Seine, the Hotel de Sers is the perfect way to experience Paris in boutique luxury. What does ‘boutique luxury’ mean in hotel terms? To me, I guess it has to fulfil these … Read more
Reaching out into the brilliant blue of the Arabian Gulf, the iconic shape of the Palm Jumeirah is a holidaymaker’s paradise. So having the Andaz Dubai The Palm makes perfect sense. As we travel the 32km from the airport, much of which is broad freeway lined with all manner of unusual buildings, we’re not sure … Read more
Close to the riverside edge of Fortitude Valley, Hotel X is the sweet-spot of where to stay in Brisbane City. Here’s what to expect at one of Brisbane’s newest high-end hotels. It’s rare that you get luxury and peace in close proximity to party central, but Hotel X is exactly that mark on the treasure … Read more
Brainchild of Nicky and Paul Thomas, HOLA is more than just a hotel; it’s a celebration of Sunshine Coast artists and is a masterclass in attention to detail. Welcome to HOLA Eumundi—Hotel Of Local Art. Best known for its long-standing twice-weekly craft markets, Eumundi in Queensland is also home to one of the most creative … Read more
Couched in a looping oxbow of Obi Obi Creek and surrounded by lush subtropical rainforest, Spicers Tamarind Retreat in Maleny Qld is the luxury escape for the nature-lover who also enjoys their creature comforts. Set amidst the verdant tropical landscape of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Spicers Tamarind is a getaway in every sense. It’s an … Read more
A stylish island in the midst of the swirl and turbulence of Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley, the Calile Hotel is that enigmatic sweet spot between Gatsby Art Deco and Rat Pack Palm Springs. Easily one of the coolest hotels we’ve stayed in, the Calile has nailed its styling. Travertine, duck-egg blue and accents of copper, and … Read more
Hiding the quiet hills of Queensland’s beautiful Hinterland, Spicers Clovelly Estate and its incredible hatted restaurant Long Apron offer a notion of French elegance in the lush sub-tropical countryside. You might not think a five-star French-inspired luxury retreat would fit with the dense evergreen jungle and rugged terrain of southeastern Queensland. But after visiting Spicers … Read more
In the heart of the Hunter Valley, hidden under the broad red roof of the Chateau Elan, the Hunter Valley Day Spa offers pampering treatments that quieten the mind, relax the body and nourish the soul. And there’s wine. Whether it’s a relaxing massage, a facial treatment or the remedial whirlpool movements of a balneotherapy, … Read more
On the doorstep of some of Australia’s oldest wineries and vines, the Chateau Elan has everything you want for a romantic stay in the Hunter Valley. Just a five-minute drive from the winery-rich towns of Pokolbin and Lovedale, Chateau Elan at the Vintage is perfectly positioned for a romantic break in wine country. But its … Read more
Spacious rooms, views over Robertson Park and a quick walk to all Mudgee’s bars, restaurants and shops, the historic Parkview Hotel is the place to stay in Mudgee for convenience and luxury. Double-height ceilings, comfortable en-suites and access to the wrap-around balcony so deep it covers the path below, the Parkview Hotel offers the perfect … Read more