Chris AshtonHave you ever thought of renting out an entire floor of a hotel for you and your friends? Being able to come and go as you please, flitting from one room to another with a drink in your hand, and then enjoying dinner in the hallway? I haven’t...
The worldwide tourism industry has been brought to its knees this year by the ongoing pandemic, and some of the hardest hit destinations have been islands which rely solely on tourism. Places like Samoa, a stunningly beautiful archipelago in the...
Let’s face it, cocktails are always better when there’s a view involved. Whether it’s at the top of a beachfront hotel or just a level above the ground so you can enjoy a bit of people watching, there’s a high likelihood you’ll find us there at one...
Cairns is so hot right now – and I’m not just talking about the temperature. The balmy seaside mecca in Tropical North Queensland has become the newest battleground in the luxury accommodation stakes, and Flynn is the latest hotel to throw open its...
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa has unveiled further details of the new-look and design of its highly anticipated December 2020 relaunch. Formerly known as Surfers Paradise Marriott, the revamped Gold Coast icon is looking to exceed all past...
I love a good buffet, I always have. Maybe it’s from those trips to Miss Maud’s with my grandparents, maybe it’s a throwback to school dinners during my brief stint in the UK. Wherever it’s from, it’s been a lifelong love affair. So, when I found...
Talk about timing. Just as the Queensland border re-opens to (almost all) other Australian states and territories, Rydges Gold Coast Airport has at last thrown open its doors to take advantage of the rush. It’s been a long time coming –...
Pet owners, rejoice! QT Hotels & Resorts has given us yet another reason to book with the launch of ‘Pup Yeah!’ fur friendly stays at all of its properties across Australia and New Zealand. Available now, Pup Yeah! gives big mutts, little mutts...
Combining two of my great loves (hotels and doggos), The Langham Sydney has partnered with Australian based charity Pound Paws to launch a new curated Pampered Pets Staycation package. The accommodation will be glamorous, the service second to none...
Every five-star hotel loves to claim they redefined a luxury hotel market, that they ushered in a new era of sophistication and left all others in their wake. Most of those claims can be easily dismissed. But, in the case of the Byron at Byron...
