Tag: Australia
Unique Sleeps: Amazing hotels hand picked by Expedia Experts. The InterContinental Sydney Double Bay, Australia. Double Bay in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs has long been home to high-end designer stores and fine dining restaurants. It’s one of the city’s most exclusive waterside suburbs but for the last few years, there’s never been somewhere to stay unless you… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: InterContinental Sydney Double Bay
Hotels from some of Expedia’s top trending destinations for October, 2014 The Stones Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott, Kuta Bali This hotel is right in the heart of bustling Kuta but when you’re sitting by the pool or at the swim up bar, you wouldn’t know it. Walk through the vast lobby to the pool,… Continue reading Top Trending Destinations – October 2014
Unique Sleeps: Amazing hotels hand picked by Expedia Experts. Eco Beach Resort, Broome. Faces sticky from ice-cream, the smell of sunscreen and sleeping to the sound of the waves were all parts of my childhood. Our time at Eco Beach brought these memories flooding back. I’ve struggled for weeks with how to write about Eco Beach,… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: Eco Beach, Broome
Bermagui, on the Sapphire Coast (NSW), can be best described as a little piece of paradise. We recently booked four nights in Bermagui with no expectations – it was simply a good place on the map to break Melbourne to Sydney journey. It turned out to be a wonderful place for a family holiday. Here’s… Continue reading Bermagui for Families
Where are Australia’s great food destinations? There’s tropical fruit ripe for the picking in Queensland, artisan cheeses churned out in Western Australia’s Margaret River and fine dining all over Victoria and New South Wales. But what about Tassie? This small island might look unassuming on a map, but ignore it at your peril. With wineries,… Continue reading Where to eat and drink in Hobart and Launceston
Hotels from some of Expedia’s top trending destinations for September, 2014 Avalon Coastal Retreat, Tasmania Located 10 minutes drive south of Swansea on Tasmania’s eastern coast, this stunning private retreat looks straight out onto Great Oyster Bay. The three queensize bedrooms, sprawling kitchen, lounge room and fireplace are designed for a few days retreat away… Continue reading Top Trending Destinations – September 2014
A few years ago, two of my good friends married in Melbourne and headed to Broome for their honeymoon. Their tales of their trip alluded to an oasis of warmth, white sandy beaches, exciting experiences and particularly amazing sunsets. Well after 48 hours in this North West Australian town, I can say it didn’t disappoint. There is… Continue reading Five romantic adventures in Broome
Expedia’s Sydney Area Manager Louis sets his sights on seeing Sydney the Merviale way. Eating and drinking in Sydney When comes to going out in Sydney, for casual, business or fine dining meals, drinks, people watching or live entertainment, the choices are endless. We’ve set ourselves the task of doing all this just at Merivale establishments.… Continue reading Expedia Expert: Eating and drinking in Sydney
The northern NSW coast is popular year round but next time you’re hitting the road, think about switching directions and heading south. Only 2.5-3 hours drive south of Sydney, Jervis Bay is a perfect place for a short getaway for couples or families. With the deepest natural harbour in Australia, Jervis Bay is largely protected by a… Continue reading Jervis Bay with the Kids