Author Archive for: Helen
Entries by Helen Hayes
Swissôtel Sydney
The Swissôtel Sydney has stamped itself onto the Sydney scene as one of the most innovative and stylish city properties, having completed a stunning redesign by leading Australian design firm CHADA. With sophisticated new Signature Rooms and Suites and a refurbishment of all other rooms, as well as a striking new look in the lobby, the […]
Qatar Airways soars into Sydney
Qatar Airways celebrated the arrival of its first flight from Doha to Sydney on 2 March, making this the airline’s third gateway into Australia. A delegation of VIPs from Qatar, including Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, were met from the aircraft by Sydney Airport Managing Director and Chief Executive […]
Pack smart with Zoomlite
Zoomlite’s luggage range suits all Zoomlite’s range of luggage and travel accessories is well worth a look, with The Finer Things guilty of purchasing a few items – and we are very pleased with our purchases. Check out the Packing Cubes – they are excellent with a selection of different sized cubes that allow you to sort […]
Alfa Romeo reveals the new Giulietta in Europe
The new Giulietta launched in style Alfa Romeo presented the New Giulietta at five simultaneous events in Turin, Arese (Milan), Paris, Madrid and Frankfurt. An event with music, DJ-sets and over 10,000 people attending—was held on 24 February, after the reveal event held at the various offices. The Arese event was held at the revamped […]
Westin Wellness With Rachael Finch
Rachael Finch is Well Being Brand Advocate for Westin Hotels & Resorts Westin Hotels & Resorts has announced Rachael Finch, certified health coach, television presenter and model, as the brand’s Well-Being Brand Advocate. In her new role, Rachael will curate and host a Westin Wellness Escape for guests at The Westin Melbourne in April 2016, […]
Sue Wallace claims another Award
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 – […]
Anzac Day on the Kokoda Track
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 […]
The Royalton New York
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 […]
Lake House Cooking School
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 […]
Cirque Du Soleil to bring KOOZA to Australia
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 […]
Whistler’s Mother to visit Melbourne
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 […]