Established in 1903, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is one of Asia s largest hotel groups, comprising 92 hotels in 53 locations across India – with an additional 17 international hotels in the Maldives, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa and the Middle East. From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts to…
9 / 10 The Croc Hotel is a three-hour drive from Darwin and 35 minutes from the Bowali Visitors Centre on the northern tip of Kakadu National Park — one of the Northern Territory’s most striking sites for nature lovers (and the world’s largest terrestrial national park). This is an excellent casting off point for seeing Ubirr Rock and views over Arnhem Land at…
The NSWer may have a sexier location, but Melbourne steals it on attitude (and affordability). Life here is more about being, than doing, but if you are doing something, make sure you’re clutching a latte, humming an indie tune and wearing black – the default sartorial setting. The cityscape is a quirky clash of elegant Victorian houses, skyscrapers and gardens…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced it has signed an agreement with Sekisui House Australia to plan and operate The Westin Coolum Resort & Spa in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Slated to open in 2021, the resort will be part of a proposed mixed use development featuring retail shops and boutiques, plus luxury apartments…
Ready for your next trip to Sydney? Who isn t? Cross accommodations off your To Do list, by taking advantage of Expedia to book Starwood hotels in New South Wales. Enjoy all the contentment that Starwood provides. So you can choose to be adventurous in what you eat, not where you stay. Expedia is known for having a large offering of hotels around the world, so…
About More than just the coastal capital of South Australia, Adelaide boasts a rich and varied festival calendar, an eclectic live music scene and first-class wining and dining. The perfect blend of elegance, culture and history, this “City of Churches” offers its visitors palm-tree-lined boulevards, multi-cultural markets and spacious city parks. Things to do…
The heart of the Noosa area is Noosa Heads and Noosa Main Beach. Noosa Main Beach is one of the only north facing beaches on the east coast, meaning calmer waters and low surf, so ladies, there’s less chances of losing your bikini top in the waves! Apart from working on your tan, there’s heaps of fun to be had in Noosa Heads. The main drag of Hastings Street…
Anyone who’s been lucky enough to stay at a five star hotel probably thinks they’re the height of luxury, featuring all the mod cons and extravagant amenities you’d want while on holiday. But what some people don’t know is that there are a small number of hotels too swish even for a five-star rating. Here are three hotels that are off the scale when it comes…
Mid-scale hotel for business or family trips Mr Daniel PAYNE, Hotel Manager Immerse yourself in the 4-star Novotel Melbourne St Kilda. With views on The Esplanade overlooking Port Phillip bay, the Novotel Melbourne St Kilda is Melbourne s premier beachfront hotel. Ideally positioned facing St Kilda beach and surrounded by some of the city s finest attractions…
A guest blog by Remko Leijs, an Honorary Research Associate at the South Australian Museum Did you know that there are thousands native bee species? And many are yet to be discovered… some might visit your garden! If you imagine what a bee looks like, you’re probably thinking about a European honey bee. As the “European” reference in the common name suggests…
(Sydney, Australia) Tuesday January 17, 2017 – Crown Group, the award-winning developer of distinctive residential and commercial properties across Australia, is putting the finishing touches on its new hotel brand, Skye Hotel Suites in Parramatta. Set to open in early 2017, Skye Hotel Suites offers 72 luxury suites overlooking Sydney within the new V by Crown…
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Mid-scale hotel for business or family trips The team and I at Novotel Canberra looks forward to welcoming you to Canberra Mr Nathan Frost, Hotel Manager Experience our newly renovated indoor swimming pool! With new floorboards, chic tiling and city views it s a relaxing place to unwind or have some fun. Novotel Canberra is in the heart of the city, centrally…
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Docklands is a suburb of Melbourne, located just west of, and in walking distance to, the Melbourne CBD. It is part of an ongoing urban renewal project that has converted the former wharfs into a vibrant extension of the CBD. Multi-storey apartment buildings, corporate skyscrapers, and re-purposed historic wharf buildings form an exciting place to shop, stay…
Julie Power, Carolyn Cummins Reach for the stars a six-star rating for James Packer s Barangaroo hotel is either ambitious marketing hype or a preview to unimaginable luxury. JAMES PACKER S Crown Ltd may plan to build a six-star hotel - the best hotel in the world - at Barangaroo but the official international rating system only goes to five. Anything above…
The pure white kitchen runs off the hall, its white appliances and crockery offset by Indonesian pots and masks. Fully equipped with fridge freezer, oven, microwave, and a laundry room next door with washing machine and dryer, there s all you need for a comfortable stay - including bottles of Moet and Chablis in the fridge on arrival! Take your pick where to…
THE PALAZZO VERSACE Where the stars are staying after this year s I m A Celebrity The likes of Jorgie Porter and George Shelley have been spotted jetting into Brisbane airport ahead of this year s reality TV show. However, despite currently preparing themselves for weeks without food, their loved ones and a comfortable bed, they do have one thing to look forward…
Wellington s former Museum Art Hotel today changes its name to QT Museum, after a $12 million makeover making it the first QT Hotel & Resort in the country. The museum-inspired hotel has been refurbished, with soon-to-be completed rooms designed by architect Shelley Indyk. The overall design is said to be a bold backdrop to display quirky art, with a touch…
60 pavilions, including 26 north-facing Windward Pavilions, 33 south-west-facing Leeward Pavilions and one secluded Beach House. Check–Out 11am, but flexible subject to availability. Check-in, 2pm. Rates Double rooms from ÂŁ654.12 (AU$1, 091), excluding tax at 10 per cent. More details Qualia has two types of rates: Classic (including breakfast), or Gourmet, which…
Situated in the middle of the ocean all the way Down Under , this young, cosmopolitan nation rises up out of its ancestral ochre earth, and continues to fascinate travellers in search of the end of the world. An island continent and member of the Commonwealth, which has been independent since 1901, Australia continues to be intrinsically linked to the old British…
Wine connoisseurs and anyone who loves wide open spaces will appreciate their time in Hunter Valley. This New South Wales destination is not only the oldest wine-growing region in Australia; it is also a gateway to activities such as hot air balloon rides and scenic helicopter tours. Spend your morning sleeping in or catching the sunrise over a vast vineyard—the…
One of Australia’s largest and most-visited beachside holiday cities, Surfers Paradise is the capital city of Queensland’s spectacular Gold Coast region. Set along endless kilometres of surfing beaches, Surfers attracts visitors from across Australia, New Zealand, and the rest of the world. Due to its climate, it’s a year-round destination that is packed with…
Made wealthy by a 19th-century gold rush, Victoria is at one point believed to have provided up to a third of the world’s gold supply. Visitors to this historically affluent area can see the spoils of this trade in the charming towns of Bendigo, Ballarat, and Castlemaine. Victoria is the perfect region for road trips, with the Great Ocean Road providing spectacular…