Entries by Helen Hayes

Follow the Paddington Trail in London

  London is going mad for Paddington Bear, with the movie Paddington to be released in UK cinemas on 28 November. More than 50 Paddington Bear statues will be placed around London, designed by celebrities including Hugh Bonneville, Nicole Kidman and Julie Walters – who star in the film – Hollywood actors Benedict Cumberbatch, and […]

Ponant’s Australian debut not far away

French luxury cruise and expedition line Ponant is making its first foray into the Australian market this year, with the first cruise set to depart 11 December, 2014. The company is sending one of its ships, L’Austral, downunder, offering seven itineraries featuring Australia and New Zealand between December and February 2015. About Ponant Sarina Bratton, […]

Flight review – Qantas Boeing 737-800 Business Class

  The Airline: Qantas Airways The Flight: QF 121 Sydney to Queenstown, dep 09.15, arr 2.30pm, flight time, 2hrs 30 mins. Details: Boeing 737-800 with 12 seats in Business Class and 156 in economy in a two and two configuration. Check in and lounge: Check in was seamless and quick so we could spend more time relaxing in the […]

Mandarina Duck takes flight with Virgin Australia

All Business Class passengers on Virgin Australia’s B777 International Long Haul services will be given new amenity kits in flight. The kit bag is produced by Mandarina Duck, a luxury Italian lifestyle brand known for its elegant luggage and accessories, while inside, there will be the usual items, as well as a skincare pack from […]

APPELLES

APPELLES is an Australian company who have created an excellent skincare range utilising the finest Australian certified organic ingredients. Produced in Sydney, they have a range of beautiful products for the body, skin, hair, the home as well as travel goods. APPELLES can be found in the bathrooms of over 150 five star luxury and […]