Deciding where to stay in Melbourne is hard because there are just so many options, and so many cool parts of the city to stay in. Here’s our top tip for where to stay in Melbourne CBD – Adina Apartment Hotel. Melbourne is one of those lucky cities where the CBD doesn’t go to sleep … Read more
Words like ‘spacious’, ‘beachside’ and ‘resort’ aren’t what you usually associate with hotels in Japan, but then Okinawa isn’t your typical Japanese destination. And neither is the Private Resort Okuma – Okinawa’s most northerly hotel. When we think of hotels in Japan, images of very small, sparse accommodation come to mind. Businessmen pulling themselves into … Read more
When you’re planning a trip somewhere new, your first priority is where to stay. But deciding where to stay in Sydney can be tricky. Here’s our guide to finding where to stay in Sydney. With so many factors at play, finding that perfect place to stay is always hard. Budget, location, services, room type… sometimes … Read more
Sabah in northern Borneo is a treasure of culture and natural beauty. Its busy little capital, Kota Kinabalu, is the perfect place to start exploring this mysterious island. Here’s where to stay in KK. Flying into the state’s capital – Kota Kinabalu – is the perfect way to find your feet before heading on to … Read more
Elements of Byron in the chilled beach town Byron Bay is all about relaxing in luxury. The romance of all 4 of nature’s elements comes together in this brand new resort on the northern New South Wales coast. It’s our hot tip of where to stay in Byron Bay. A lot has changed in Byron … Read more
Palm Springs, California is a living museum of mid-century modern. It’d be a shame to stay somewhere ordinary in a town so styled. So here are our top 3 extraordinary places to stay in Palm Springs – home of the Rat Pack. It’s quite a feeling to be lounging by a beautiful pool looking up … Read more
Food, inspiration, art and style – all to the backdrop of the roaring ocean; that’s what to expect at Halcyon House’s restaurant Paper Daisy, just shy of the QLD border on Australia’s east coast. Halcyon House was once little more than a shabby surfers’ motel on the doorstep of Cabarita Beach 20 minutes south of the … Read more
I love Olivia Newton-John. It’s as simple as that. I even named my first bicycle after her. So when Mr Romance and I had the opportunity to stay at her wellness retreat – Gaia – in the Byron Bay hinterland, I couldn’t be more excited. Arriving at Gaia Retreat and Spa feels like time stands … Read more
Phuket, Thailand is famous for its stunning coastline and tranquility, but also its hedonistic party atmosphere. Across the bay from Patong Beach – Phuket’s party mecca – is Thavorn Beach, a hotel with the best of both worlds. Thavorn Beach Village Resort and Spa is one of those rare places that – although located in … Read more
From the moment you arrive at Aleenta Phuket, you get the feeling you’re somewhere special. The water garden that runs under the walkways, the beautiful villas with private pools, the divine beach on your doorstep… it’s a pocket of paradise. Here’s our review and latest video walk-through! Before we arrived at Phuket, we didn’t really … Read more