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Oahu. A land where swaying palm trees and aquamarine beaches meet fine dining and five star hotels. Where surfing, smoothie shacks coupled with road trips to meet dinosaurs are part of the everyday. Where honeymooners dance under the stars and couples curl up on the beach in cabanas. It’s almost too easy to turn on… Continue reading Oahu – the easiest romantic holiday ever
Are you looking for a romantic getaway that’s big, bold and beautiful? If you want to take things up a notch, and go way beyond the typical honeymoon, anniversary or couple’s getaway, you need to make a beeline for Hawaii Island. Here’s why: Size First off, yes, there is a reason Hawaii Island is known… Continue reading Why we love Hawaii Island
‘Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly…’ drifts up to our balcony, but it’s not any version of the song I’ve heard before. Instead, the strings of a ukulele and a low voice take this song back to basics – add in the backdrop of crashing waves and the wind gently moving through the palm… Continue reading The magic of Maui – how one island captures your heart
Singapore. Skyscrapers, rooftop bars, fabulous food, world class shopping and now, the setting for Crazy Rich Asians. Aussies have long known Singapore as the perfect stopover city – great to break up a trip to Europe, even better for a few days break from the world back home. Now the whole world is waking up… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: ANDAZ Singapore
There was a time not too long ago when the south western end of Sydney’s CBD was a ghost town. Sussex Street in particular, on the cusp of Darling Harbour and the city, but capturing the energy of neither. Well, things have definitely changed. Barangaroo brought in a slew of cutting edge restaurants and crowds… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: West Hotel Sydney, Curio Collection by Hilton
Gone are the days when a serviced apartment close to the CBD meant a boring two room box, with a kitchenette and a laundry. Instead, think SMEG fridges, graffiti walls, panoramic city views, sprawling lounge areas, full size kitchens and pretty swanky ensuites. ADGE Boutique Apartment Hotel has changed the way we think about short and… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: ADGE Boutique Apartment Hotel, Sydney
How often are you walking along and a complete stranger offers to take your dog for a walk? How often does that stranger then offer to pop to the kitchen and see what the chef can whip up for your fur baby before bedtime? How often do you find yourself standing in the corridor of… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: Pups check in to Pier One Sydney
Mount Maunganui, also know as “The Mount” to locals, is a popular beach town in the Bay of Plenty – just 2.5 hours’ drive from Auckland and located on the stunning East Coast of the North Island. If you’re driving in from Auckland, you’ll want to make sure you stop at Blueberry Country in Ngatea… Continue reading Mount Maunganui
Unique Sleeps: Amazing hotels hand picked by Expedia Experts. Little National Hotel, Canberra The Little National has taken a leaf out of Dutch brand citizenM’s playbook, whose aim is to foster “affordable luxury for the people”. The result is a superbly efficient, streamlined experience that reduces overheads, allowing the Little National to focus on stylish… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: Little National Hotel, Canberra