Sue Wallace, one half of The Finer Things team, claimed a major travel writing award on Saturday night when she won the Media Award for best cruise story at the Australian Cruise Industry Awards. The Awards – the night of nights for the Australian cruise industry and hosted by the Cruise Lines Industry Association – […]
Lest we forget, on the Kokoda Track Trekkers looking for a unique way to mark Anzac Day this year can take part in a Dawn Service at Bomana Cemetery on the Kokoda Track, the resting place of more than 3000 Australian soldiers. Australians have a love affair with the Kokoda Trail with more than 5000 […]
So we have heard of bath butlers, and pillow butlers, but fire concierges? The Royalton New York, part of the Morgans Hotel Group Co. has introduced The Fireplace Sachet, with five different wood types to choose from. The property, which incidentally has 55 wood-burning fireplaces in its guest rooms, has developed the Fireplace Sachets in […]
The Lake House Daylesford continues to influence future cooks with its Cooking School purpose-built to allow guests to learn from some of Australia’s best and most influential chefs and producers. The calendar of classes and demonstrations boasts rich and intimate culinary experiences. Sign up for three-hour cooking classes hosted by Lake House’s Executive Chef Alla Wolf […]
The much-loved Cirque Du Soleil is coming back to Australia with an all-new production, KOOZA. The show will open on Thursday, 25 August, 2016 for a limited engagement at The Showring at the Entertainment Quarter, Sydney, before moving to Brisbane from 24 November, Melbourne 20 January, 2017 and Perth to follow. Cirque Du Soleil’s KOOZA is […]
One of the world’s most famous paintings, James McNeill Whistler’s Portrait of the artist’s mother, 1871, will travel to Australia for the first time in March 2016. The painting is on loan from the Musée d’Orsay, Paris, and exhibited exclusively at the NGV in association with Art Exhibitions Australia. Tony Ellwood, Director, NGV, said, ‘Alongside […]
PONANT perfection at sea PONANT has made its mark on Australian cruise lovers since opening its Australian office two years ago. The French-flagged company was launched in 1991 with its first yacht – the three-masted Le Ponant carrying just 64 passengers in luxury. Four state-of-the-art sister mega-yachts have been launched since 2011 with the ships […]
The Travelers By Chris Pavone Being travel writers ourselves, this book grabbed our attention as one to watch out for. Will Rhodes is an award-winning travel writer on assignment at a luxury Argentinian resort. But that happy state of affairs is about to be turned upside down. A new flirtation is turning into something far […]
By Mark Lamprell This charming romantic novel set around the wonderful sights of Rome tells the story of three couples and their adventures with love in the eternal city. Young artist Alice has come to Rome for adventure and inspiration before settling down with her safe boyfriend, Daniel. Is there such a thing […]
Taste London in a cocktail at The Savoy The much loved American Bar at The Savoy has launched The London Menu – a new cocktail menu that combines theatre and storytelling, as it takes guests on a journey around six of the London boroughs that surround The Savoy. Taking in some of London’s most fascinating […]
Hemingway’s Manly There is nothing better than finding a wonderful restaurant on your doorstep. Living near Manly in Sydney, we are a little spoilt for choice with a plethora of great places to have coffee, brunches, long lunches with girlfriends or romantic dinners. And now we have another go-to restaurant – Hemingway’s. This quirky former […]
About Simon Chen Born and raised in Australia on Sydney’s North Shore, Simon’s hospitality career began at the InterContinental Sydney, first as a Bellman and then a Concierge, before he joined the opening team at The Ritz‐Carlton, Sydney as a Front Desk Agent. In 1995, he was transferred to The Ritz‐Carlton, Buckhead, in Atlanta, Georgia […]