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Unique Sleeps: Amazing hotels hand picked by Expedia Experts. Thompson, Chicago. Boutique and beautiful The term “boutique hotel” is definitely open to interpretation. In my mind, a boutique hotel is (or I hope it will be on check-in) stylish and design-led, not your average cookie cutter décor (no matter how high end) and something that feels… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: Thompson Chicago
When it comes to fashion, Honolulu has really lifted its game. Yes, you can still buy a Hawaiian shirt and tikki necklaces on every street corner, but the kitsch is slowly being run out of town by the chic. From Gucci, Chanel, Hermes and Saint Laurent flagships to vast designer outlets and malls, Oahu has become one of the… Continue reading The Fashion Guide to Hawaii
New York City is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, and rightly so. It’s a city that never sleeps, and thrives on a very special energy that keeps the Big Apple pumping 24 hours a day. But often, particularly during the peak Summer season from June to September, it’s tough to escape the craziness… Continue reading The Rooftops of New York
Unique Sleeps: Amazing hotels hand picked by Expedia Experts. The Finest Playa Mujeres by Excellence Group, Mexico. We’ve got a sneak peek of this brand new hotel opening in Playa Mujeres, Mexico. Opening to guests in February 2015, this all-inclusive hotel will take luxury holidays to a new level. Sit back on your day bed, soak in the… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: Finest Playa Mujeres, Mexico
Unique Sleeps: Amazing hotels hand picked by Expedia Experts. Moana Surfrider, a Westin Resort & Spa, Hawaii There are two things that set the Moana Surfrider, a Westin Resort & Spa apart from other luxury hotels on Honolulu’s famous Kalakaua Boulevard: location and architecture. Set smack-bang in the middle of Waikiki Beach, this historic hotel enjoys… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: Moana Surfrider, a Westin Resort & Spa, Hawaii
San Francisco is a city that’s often described as similar in style, climate and people to Sydney. Well, both cities do have magnificent bridges but as soon as you glide under or drive over the Golden Gate, you know you’re somewhere very different to down under. This is a city that can be explored in… Continue reading San Francisco History on a Plate
Hotels from some of Expedia’s top trending destinations for August, 2014 Como Shambala Estate, Ubud Bali Altis Belém Hotel & Spa, Lisbon Portugal The Driskill, Austin Texas Park Hyatt Tokyo, Japan Anantara Veli Resort & Spa, Maldives The Port Lincoln Hotel, Port Lincoln South Australia
When it comes to food and travel, I subscribe to the ‘When In Rome’ school of adventure. I’ve been known to follow locals down many a winding street on the hunt for the best coffee, street food or cake. The best way to experience a country is through its flavours and Hawaii doesn’t disappoint in… Continue reading The top five must-do foods on Oahu, Hawaii
I LOVE NEW YORK Now I understand the T-shirts and mugs. My first visit to the Big Apple was one of the best holidays ever – this city opened my eyes to the bigger picture. Springtime in New York is a feast for the eyes, with flowers everywhere and blossom trees on just about every corner. It’s… Continue reading Stylist in New York City