Lord Howe has always fascinated me. It is those stunning photos of blue water, sandy beaches and towering mountains that intrigue. It’s enough to make you want to book a ticket, jump on a plane and kick off your shoes the moment you hit the beach. Lord Howe, ranked the world’s fifth-best region to […]
Get set, Melbourne is bringing back the arts in a big way. From new musicals to opera, it’s set to sizzle. Here’s a round-up of what to put in your diary now lockdowns are lifted. Musicals The countdown is on – the spectacular Moulin Rouge! The Musical opens at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre mid-November. After months of delays […]
Fashionistas are in for a treat with the fabulous fashions starring in Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto set to open in December at Melbourne’s NGV. It is the first exhibition in Australia to exclusively focus on the significant contribution to twentieth-century fashion culture by the renowned French couturière Gabrielle Chanel who died in 1971. This major […]
New Bathing Shed products can help with dry chapped hands due to so much washing. There has never been more focus on washing our hands, with the average Australian now washing them more than eight times a day. No wonder it often leads to dry, chapped skin and a need for extra antibacterial protection […]
It may be one of Australia’s oldest wine regions but Rutherglen has much more to it than fabulous cellar doors and vineyards. It’s a chic and contemporary getaway destination, with new attractions and dining options. It’s also got a brand new website making it easy to tailor-make itineraries to suit any taste, appetite or style. […]
Australia is home to seven of the World’s Best Skinny Dipping Spots, according to a new study. To celebrate all things summer, the dating reviews website MyDatingAdviser.com has ranked the top skinny dipping locations across the globe and found that Australia is home to some of the best. Naughty but nice and you won’t see […]
Ah… Paris … ah the Eiffel Tower … ah Le Jules Verne Restaurant. With the Eiffel Tower opening up, I’m recalling a gourmet dinner at the lofty Le Jules Verne Restaurant – albeit 12 years ago. A two-month wait, a whopping $500 set price menu – was it worth it? Qui – especially for those […]
Great news for foodies – Sheraton’s Taste of Port Douglas is back. Sheraton will bring together some of Australia’s most inspiring chefs and industry leaders to deliver an unforgettable culinary experience over four unique locations. Kicking off in October, these appetizing events will serve up the best in food and drink with a strong sense […]
It’s time to spoil your pooches and four-legged mates. In celebration of International Dog Day on August 26, 2021, we have this list of great dog-friendly hotel packages for your beloved fur baby. Paws and Pours with Ovolo Ovolo is exclusively partnering with Sheep Dog Whiskey to launch Paws and Pours. Indulge in the ultimate […]
No wonder Ireland leaves audiences swooning when it takes centre stage in the movies. The Quiet Man was the first movie that put Ireland on the tourist map in the early 50’s thanks to the film’s Oscar-winning cinematographers and director. It was followed by many other big-name productions that continued to feature the island’s spectacularly […]
It’s that time of the year again, when the Golden Outback bursts into flower and this year it’s set to be even more blooming beautiful. than ever. Western Australia will soon be awash with colour, when more than 12,000 species of wildflowers start to bloom across the State. Here are six places to view fabulous wildflowers. […]
The Austrian tradition of Schubertiade – chamber music performed in private homes and at intimate concerts inspired by musician Franz Schubert, is delighting Australian music lovers. It’s 200 years since the first Schubertiade was held in Schubert’s birthplace of Vienna. Talented Sydney violinist, James Armstrong fell in love with the concept when he visited Vienna […]