Entries by Helen Hayes

The Cullen teams with Etsy for a world first

Etsy.com, the online marketplace for handmade and vintage goods, has partnered with one of Australia’s most remarkable hotels, The Cullen, to create an unforgettable curated accommodation experience. For two weeks in April, guests will have the opportunity stay in a one-of-a-kind junior penthouse suite at The Cullen styled with products available on Etsy.com Creative duo […]

Laucala Island Fiji, a garden of Eden

Luxurious Laucala Island Unlocks Fijian Secrets for Health, Beauty and Balance Situated in the north-eastern corner of the Fijian archipelago, Laucala Island is an uplifting escape, featuring 25 individually-designed villas, a wide range of leisure activities, fresh, seasonal cuisine in all of its restaurants, and a stunningly designed tropical spa. Located in an idyllic tropical […]

Dinner at The Ritz

If you are an opera fan and love the finer things of life – London’s Dinner with Opera at The Ritz is the place to be in June. Frock up and brush up your suit  for unforgettable evening of fine gourmet dining complemented with wines specially selected by the Head Sommelier of The Ritza Giovanni Ferlito. The […]

A sneak peak at Highgrove Gardens

Fancy a look in the gardens of Highgrove? The Ritz Hotel and Highgrove, the private residence of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall have a new partnership combining both residencies. The beautiful and imaginative gardens at Highgrove follow the organic principles and passion ofThe Prince of Wales and you […]

Seabourn Odyssey’s Penthouse Spa Suites

There’s lots of swooning going on over the new elegant Penthouse Spa Suites on Seabourn Odyssey. The four spacious suites offer 50 square metres of inside space and expansive private verandas with views over the ship’s stern and out to sea. All feature a living and a dining area with seating for four, a separate […]

Serena Williams cooks up a storm

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 […]

Review – Once, in Melbourne

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 […]

la prairie

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

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 […]

Review – True North

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, […]

Review – Silver Whisper

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 […]

Meet author – Bambi Smyth

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 […]