When Maureen and Tony Wheeler created the first Lonely Planet guide – Asia on the Cheap – in the 1970’s, they probably didn’t realise the travel revolution they would start. Years later, their publication continues to...
The Hunter Valley is one of those destinations that require multiple visits. It’s near impossible to truly appreciate the diverse vineyards, restaurants and attractions of the region in one trip (or two… or five) – especially when...
I love a good design hotel. Any property that breaks out of the boring cookie-cutter mould to deliver something new or exciting is doing something right in my books. One brand making waves in this space is Aloft Hotels, a part of Starwood. Created...
Bangkok is internationally renowned as a mecca for food, shopping, and nightlife, but there’s a new reason starting to make a name for itself – street art. Out of the shadows and into the light, Bangkok’s emerging street art scene is one of the...
Get ready for a cuteness overload! Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour, Johor – which is part of the Shangri-La Group – has officially launched 12 distinct Hello Kitty-themed rooms. Designed in partnership with Sanrio, the rooms are the first of their kind in...
Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts has thrown open the doors of its new 344-room Songbei Shangri-La in the Chinese city of ice, Harbin – its second property in this historic city. If you’ve followed Repeat Traveller, you’ll know we...
Anantara Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of not one but two shiny new additions to its growing stable this week; Anantara Kalutara Resort in Sri Lanka and Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort in Oman. Anantara Kalutara Resort is the...
I’ve always believed when an opportunity comes along, you should take it. So when Aloft Hotels and MTV Asia invited me to attend the South East Asia finals of their Project Aloft Star 2016 music competition, I jumped at it. Held at the über trendy...
What’s better than hotel rewards points? Points for hotels and flights. Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts and Singapore Airlines have come together to provide members of Golden Circle and KrisFlyer enhanced benefits. Named ‘Infinite Journeys’...
Phuket is one of the most popular destinations for Aussie travellers, and it being our first trip to Thailand, we couldn’t say no to a few days there. First impressions on arrival though, it wasn’t quite the tropical...