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Playful, colourful, and refreshingly original are all apt descriptors of the 25hours Hotel Copenhagen Indre By which resides in an historic 19th-century building ideally situated in the centre of the Danish capital.
Following an extensive renovation and rebrand, the iconic Manly Pacific has never looked better with a cool and contemporary coastal chic aesthetic, aptly matching its beachfront location.
Situated in the noticeably chic and sophisticated pocket of Melbourne, - aptly referred to as the ‘Paris end’ - Sofitel Melbourne on Collins is a stunningly grand property oozing traditional French luxury.
Rising above the fashion capital of Australia, Hotel Chadstone is stylish and chic from head to toe, and a luxurious place to base to yourself, whether planning a shopping spree or not.
Although less than a 90-minute drive away from Central London, the stately Fairmont Windsor Park, surrounded by 40 acres of pristine open green space, feels like a world away.
The first purpose-built deluxe hotel in London, the legendary The Savoy has long been a magnet for the wealthy, the famous, the glamorous, and even the notorious.
In the heart of Prague’s historic and fairy-tale-like Old Town in a majestic Neo-Baroque building, Century Old Town Prague MGallery is a boutique hotel full of personality.
The SO/ Berlin Das Stue is a feast for the eyes, with quirky, playful details all around, with much of the hotel’s decor inspired by the hotel’s proximity to Berlin Zoo and history.
Sandwiched between two historical canals, Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam boasts a rich history, from a 15th-century convent to royal lodgings to Dutch admiralty headquarters.
A oasis in the desert, in the centre of Australia, Sails in the Desert is a luxurious haven for discerning explorers looking to experience the unmatched beauty of Uluru.
Expect the unexpected from a stay at the bold and avant-garde SO/ Auckland for this is not your typical cookie-cutter five-star hotel, rather a haven for the stylish traveler.
Its central location coupled with its unobstructed views of Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables makes Hotel St Moritz the ideal base to explore this idyllic part of New Zealand.
Although older and looking a little tired when compared to the growing list of new, modern five-star hotels, the hotel still possesses a palpable sense of grandeur and classic luxury about it.
Spread across a beautifully restored 1876 building seeped in history and a 36-story sleek tower, the recently-opened Porter House Hotel seamlessly blends the old with the new.
When Sofitel Adelaide opened its doors just over a year ago it became the first new-build, international five-star hotel to open in Adelaide’s CBD in 30 years.
Located in Dubai’s Downtown District, SLS’s first property outside North America is a modern masterpiece that offers spectacular unobstructed 360-degree views of Dubai.
Designed to resemble an 18th-century European palace, Raffles The Palm Dubai is no ordinary luxury hotel, rather it is unashamedly over-the-top and fabulously ultra-luxe.
With some of the coast’s best restaurants and bars on its doorstep and a short stroll from the beach, Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach is ideally positioned for a relaxing break away.
Set in Sydney’s historic The Rocks precinct, mere steps from Circular Quay, the aptly-named Harbour Rocks Hotel is a beautifully-preserved heritage hotel that oozes character and yesteryear charm.
Modern, vibrant, and undeniably cool are all words that describe Mövenpick Melbourne on Spencer, the brand’s second outpost in Australia, with the hotel designed as an ode to Melbourne's vibrant arts scene.
With its sleek design, spacious rooms, stunning infinity-edge pool, and breathtaking views, it is not difficult to see why Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour is one of only six flagship Sofitel’s worldwide.
Situated directly on Hobart’s glorious waterfront is the luxurious, multi-award-winning MACq 01 Hotel, a hotel dedicated to telling the many stories which have shaped the landscape of Tasmania, past, and present.
The first of its kind to open in Australia, the Mövenpick Hobart is a contemporary hotel situated in the heart of picturesque Hobart, making it the ideal base to explore.
Set on almost ten acres and featuring a three thousand square metre lagoon pool, Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa is a luxurious tropical oasis you’ll never want to tear yourself away from.
One of only a handful of stunning, one-of-a-kind boutique properties which make up the luxury MGallery Hotel Collection by Sofitel, the gorgeous Reef House & Spa Palm Cove is a destination in its own right.
Located in a prime position in the centre of Noosa’s Hastings Street, the luxe surrounds of Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort are the perfect place for rest and relaxation as well as exploration of all Noosa has to offer.
Soaring ceilings, old rattan punkah fans, sandstone floors, luxe decor, and a grand staircase immediately drawing your eye as you enter, the JW Marriott Gold Coast certainly makes a bold first impression.
Rising 77 levels above the white sandy beaches and crystal waters of the Surfers Paradise foreshore, Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise is an ultra-luxurious, all-apartments beachfront hotel.
Occupying the former site of the NEXT Hotel, the five-star Hyatt Regency Brisbane is centrally located right in the heart of Brisbane’s Central Business District, merely a stone’s throw from the city’s best shops, restaurants and bars.
Part of the InterContinentals Group (IHG) family, Hotel X is a 146-room boutique hotel only a short stroll from the bars of Howard Smith Wharves, the boutiques of James Street and all the action of Fortitude Valley.
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Whether it’s a whiskey in an underground prohibition-style bar, a celebratory glass of bubbles at a luxurious champagne bar, or a cold craft beer harbourside, when it comes to savouring a drink in Sydney one is truly spoilt for choice.
Beyond its natural beauty and friendly locals, Noosa is home to some of the best restaurants and bars in Australia - all you need to do is take a leisurely stroll down Noosa’s famed Hastings Street.
From Southport and Palm Beach to Currumbin and Coolangatta, all the way down on the Queensland-New South Wales border, the Gold Coast’s long, idyllic coastline is dotted with a never-ending array of foodie spots waiting to be discovered.
While many locals tend to avoid Surfers Paradise, thanks to a bevy of recent openings, this part of the Gold Coast has rapidly become no longer a place to be ignored.
From the prettiest cakes you’ll lay eyes on to delicious, mouth-watering donuts to the best gelato you’ll taste outside of Italy, you’ll find plenty of places in Sydney where you can satisfy your sweet tooth.
With the vast majority of cafes in Sydney offering an all-day menu featuring dishes suited to either the morning or afternoon, you don’t have to sacrifice your precious beauty sleep to enjoy your go-to breakfast favourite.
First-class service, white tablecloths, polished silver and glassware, stunning views, and exceptional food; these are the ingredients which make for an unforgettable dining experience.
Bursting at the seams with rooftop bars, refined fine dining establishments, and quirky late-night eateries, Brisbane’s ever-evolving Fortitude Valley offers the full spectrum when it comes to eating and drinking.
Whilst Brisbane might not have as many impressive rooftop bars as other global cities, as Brisbane continues to rapidly grow and develop, more and more rooftop bars are slowly beginning to pop-up, which is exciting.
Arguably the most anticipated opening of 2018, Howard Smith Wharves has completely transformed the city and made it undoubtedly into Brisbane’s hottest and newest entertainment and lifestyle destination.
From white table-clothed fine dining establishments reserved for special occasions to relaxed, casual bars perfect for catching up with mates for after-work drinks, the Eagle Street Pier precinct offers something for everyone.
Travel a little further south down the coastline, beyond the soaring skyscrapers of Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, and you’ll discover Burleigh Heads, home to some of the Gold Coast’s best restaurants and bars.
Whether its top-notch seafood on the river, casual and affordable Greek food or the best Italian this side of the Mediterranean - no matter your budget or what cuisine you're craving, you’re sure to find it in South Bank.
With a never-ending stream of discerning visitors, as well as superb local produce and a wealth of talent, bustling bars, quirky plant-based cafes, and stylish world-class restaurants are not hard to find in Byron Bay.
A slightly more refined and polished version of Surfers Paradise, here in Broadbeach you’ll find fewer tourists and plenty of world-class restaurants and bars, making it a must for every foodie venturing to the Gold Coast.
Whether you're craving a sweet breakfast or in the mood for a savoury one, these breakfast joints have you covered and with many offering all-day breakfast it means you do not have to sacrifice your weekend sleep in either.
We had done our research, we had our list of places we wanted to hit, so here are a few of the bars that we ended up visiting during our short but sweet time in the concrete jungle that is Hong Kong.
With over a month in the Lion City and a seemingly endless number of rooftop bars I wanted to visit, it's no exaggeration when I say almost every evening was spent checking out a new bar in the sky - I’m not complaining!
With 40 different exclusive privileges to redeem at some of Singapore’s best cafes, bars and restaurants, the Hungry in Singapore book I won really did prove to be the ultimate dining guide.
Melbourne is consistently named one of the top foodie cities in the world. So, whilst Sydney might get all the international attention, if you travel mostly just to eat a lot, Melbourne is where it’s at.
From outdoor rooftop bars for a drink to donuts to satisfy your cravings to a fine-dining waterfront experience, these are some of my favourites to check out when visiting Australia’s most isolated capital city.
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The Fraser Explorer Tours is the primary 4WD tour operator on the island and offers several different ranger-guided tours for those without a 4WD or simply wishing to sit back and relax whilst taking in the best of the island.
With so much to do and see, Singapore is certainly much more than merely a place to stopover on the way to your final destination, rather is a place worthy of at a least of week of exploration.
From cruising down the river in an old-fashioned, authentic paddle-wheeler to conquering your fears and abseiling down the Kangaroo Cliffs to climbing the iconic Story Bridge, there is no shortage of calorie-burning ways to move in Brisbane.
You could quite easily spend a month in the Margaret River and still run out of time to see everything. However, if time is limited consider this your comprehensive one-stop guide on how to maximise every minute in the region.
A grown-up ball pit, swinging in a fairy floss room, a gum ball machine you can climb into, and a giant birthday cake you can jump out of while confetti rains down - Sugar Republic is certainly an unforgettable experience like no other!
In its sixteenth year, the SWELL Sculpture Festival is an annual ten-day affair held on Currumbin Beach, showcasing and celebrating a range of both local and internationally renowned artists through the medium of sculpture.
Sydney is a city full of surprises, and is so much more than just the iconic Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, that is for sure. It is for this reason that I never get bored of Sydney, and never will.
This year, Vivid, the largest outdoor light festival in the world was celebrating its tenth anniversary, so naturally it was going to be the biggest and best to date, and I wasn’t going to miss it.
Criminally overlooked, the Gold Coast's lush hinterland is home to breath-taking waterfalls, rich rainforests, spectacular lookouts and 320kms of walking trails, all awaiting discovery and exploration by the intrepid traveller.
Jervis Bay is home to arguably the whitest sand and the bluest water you will likely ever lay eyes on and yet is less than a three hours drive south of Sydney, making it the perfect coastal getaway.
Less than an hour's drive north of Sydney, yet feeling like a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Palm Beach, Sydney’s most northerly suburb really is the perfect day trip.
Ever heard of Vivid? Me neither, until recently. Turns out it is the largest outdoor light festival in the world - little did I know - held annually in the city of Sydney.
Seven times the size of Singapore and with only a matter of hours to see the major sights, exploring Kangaroo Island in less than 24 hours is certainly no small task, though is definitely possible.
The largest ocean liner in the world and arguably the most luxurious, you can imagine I felt pretty lucky to be spending four nights aboard the Queen Mary 2, especially considering I was a first-time cruiser - I mean way to set the benchmark high.
Although the majority of our time on the island consisted of relaxing by the resort’s pool, with so many places to see and the fact it was our first-time to Bali we did make sure to venture out.
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When I found out I was heading to Singapore I knew I wanted to stay at Marina Bay Sands for at least a night, as despite the eye-watering price tag attached I knew it would be worth every penny - spoiler alert: it was!
Ever heard of Vivid? Me neither, until recently. Turns out it is the largest outdoor light festival in the world - little did I know - held annually in the city of Sydney.
Seven times the size of Singapore and with only a matter of hours to see the major sights, exploring Kangaroo Island in less than 24 hours is certainly no small task, though is definitely possible.
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With over a month in the Lion City and a seemingly endless number of rooftop bars I wanted to visit, it's no exaggeration when I say almost every evening was spent checking out a new bar in the sky - I’m not complaining!
Featuring 143-luxuriously appointed suites, I was impressed by every detail of the Emporium Hotel South Bank and is unquestionably one of the finest hotels I have ever stayed at, that I hopefully will one day return to.
Sydney is a city full of surprises, and is so much more than just the iconic Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, that is for sure. It is for this reason that I never get bored of Sydney, and never will.