SERENA Williams may be number one when it comes to women’s tennis but she can also whip up a pretty good Bombe Alaska. At a recent stylish cook-off held at Sofitel Melbourne On Collins where “Team Williams” is in residence for the Australian Open, Serena and sister, Venus showed off their cooking skills. The tennis […]
What Once Where Princess Theatre, Melbourne The history of Once The musical is based on the Irish film which became a surprise international hit in 2006, starring Glen Hansard (from Irish group The Frames and he also appeared in the movie The Commitments) and Markéta Irglová, a Czech musician. The film was shot on a […]
Three great products from la prairie Skin Caviar Liquid Lift Take La Prairie’s famous Golden caviar pearls with you when you travel thanks to the launch of a new 30ml bottle. The limited edition bottle comes in under the 100ml international flight liquid restriction and is a saviour on long haul flights. The serum improves […]
Antler luggage – focus on Juno Established in 1914, Antler Luggage is known for its style and elegant design. After all, they wouldn’t have lasted over a century if the product wasn’t top shelf. There are so many different styles to choose from, but we like the Juno range. There are new colours to choose […]
WETSUIT on, mask adjusted, I take a deep breath and slowly lower myself into a protective cage in South Australia’s Neptune Bay. I admit swimming with great whites has never been high on my bucket list but an opportunity to see these predators of the deep up close and personal proves too intriguing. Feeling nervous, […]
UNDER soft flickering candle light we savour the Best of Burgundy six course degustation dinner at Silver Whisper’s chic Le Champagne restaurant, where the service and cuisine are impeccable. The intimate Le Champagne is just one of the five dining options on board this sleek white Silversea ship, that’s sailing over calm seas from Singapore […]
An interview with Bambi Smyth – author of Men on the Menu, 75 Delicious Affairs Around the World SEVENTY-five dates in 81 days across 22 countries is a pretty good effort to find true love. Most would feel faint at the thought, but not Melbourne author Bambi Smyth, 47, who describes herself as unmarried, unbabied […]
About Tom Travers A native New Yorker, Tom has been General Manager of the Hotel Beacon since 1990. Developing and implementing the hotel’s transition from a residential property to a transient property which included total renovation of the property, initiating and overseeing all hotel operations and creating the Beacon’s sales and marketing approach into the […]
Seeing a show on Broadway is a must when visiting New York. Here are five of the best. The Last Ship Where Neil Simon Theater, 250 W 52nd St, New York The Last Ship was written by Sting, the internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician from rock band The Police, and is a reflective drama […]
What Once Where Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre – 242 West 45th Street – New York, NY About Once The musical is based on the Irish film which became a surprise international hit in 2006, starring Glen Hansard (from Irish group The Frames and he also appeared in the movies The Commitments) and Markéta Irglová, a […]
Helen Wong – Founder and Managing Director of Helen Wong’s Tours About Helen In 1987, Helen Wong opened the doors to Helen Wong’s Tours in a suburban Sydney office. Since then, the business has grown to be the go-to tour company for Australian independent and group travellers wanting to see more of China, with […]
Where The Schwarz Alpine Spa and Golf Resort is near Innsbruck in Austria. Setting The Schwarz Alpine Spa and Golf Resort is located in the pretty little village of Mieming, near Innsbruck and is one of the best wellness resorts in Austria. There is a range of accommodation to suit everyone – from families to […]