Entries by Sue Wallace

12 Great Things To Do in Glasgow

September 17, 2016 in , , /by

Glasgow is a city is full of surprises, there’s an exciting food scene, fabulous art trails, architecture to drool over and friendly people.Here are 12 attractions you won’t want to miss. 1.Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum The stunning Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is one of Scotland’s most popular attractions and it’s easy to see […]

Hotel Review – The Goring London

September 11, 2016 in , , /by

Where London’s Goring Hotel is so close to Buckingham Palace you may well hear a corgi bark. Deep in the heart of Belgravia, just behind Buckingham Palace, The Goring is within strolling distance of the Royal Parks and London’s best shops, theatres and galleries.It takes just nine minutes to get to Buckingham Palace. The Back […]

Belmond Butterflies

August 4, 2016 in , /by

Striking art installations by award-winning Icelandic artist, Kristjana S Williams are on show at Belmond Copacabana Palace at Rio de Janeiro to celebrate the Olympics. Inspired by cartography and nature, the most dramatic of the artist’s creations is a butterfly-themed theatrical light projection that shows butterflies gliding over the seven-story high hotel façade. The display […]

Banyan Tree Bangkok’s 20 Top Things To Do

August 2, 2016 in , , /by

Banyan Tree Bangkok, the city’s only 5-star all-suite hotel is celebrating its 20th Anniversary. As an icon of urban tranquillity, the hotel, conveniently located in the Sathorn-Silom area, combines the finest in luxury accommodation with world class dining experiences, rejuvenating retreats and some of the best views of the city. To commemorate this exciting milestone, […]

Longitude 131 gets a facelift

July 5, 2016 in , , , /by

A new premium suite and a dedicated spa – that’s what is in store for guests at Longitude 131° at Uluru. Architect Max Pritchard – the designer of Baillie Lodges’ award-winning Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island –  will next year introduce the new facilities while at the same time redeveloping its central Dune House in […]

Hear the Roar

July 5, 2016 in , /by

Love motor-racing and the finer things in life? Combine both  on the French Riviera in May next year when SeaDream Yacht Club heads to the home of the Monaco Grand Prix. The beautiful boat that’s more like your own private yacht sails a 5-day return voyage from Nice that includes the chance to visit the 2017 Monaco […]

Serious about Tea – The Langham Melbourne

March 30, 2016 in , /by

Fancy a seriously good cup of tea – then head to Aria Bar and Lounge at The Langham, Melbourne. Keep an eye out for waitstaff wearing a distinctive pair of Wedgwood cufflinks or a Wedgwood cameo brooch. These adornments show that the wearer has passed an exacting exam on the art of making tea following an intensive […]

One suitcase – five people = smart packing

March 30, 2016 in , /by

One suitcase for five people for a one month overseas trip – impossible you may say. But Albury-Wodonga mother of three, Jacquie Haysom, who has packing down to a fine art, manages to do the “impossible” every time she and her travel-loving family head overseas. Her medium-sized suitcase looks a little like a filing cabinet […]