Hotels & Resorts

  Like any self-respecting holiday romance, mutual attraction was instantaneous. Impulsive. Indulgent. But ultimately and regrettably, it was inappropriate. Forewarned of Santol’s…

Purpose-built for the discerning traveller, Hobart’s newest boutique hotel was inspired by its closest southern continent, Antartica. Salamanca Wharf Hotel opened its…

Hotel Review: Peppers Silo hotel Launceston is a well-appointed hotel in North Launceston, Tasmania, opened in mid-2018 after conversion from historic grain silos on the bank of Tamar River. Verdict: Highly Recommended.

Located on the northeast coast of the island of Moorea, midway between fabulous Cook’s Bay and Vairare Pier (ferry  from Papeete), Moorea…

Hotel review: Fiona Harper travel writer checks into Alpha Sovereign Hotel on Queensland’s Gold Coast Famous for fun, the Gold Coast is…

Hotel pools can be a deal maker or breaker. A water baby at heart, whether staying at an uber luxe tropical resort,…

Some of the world’s most beautiful cities are recognisable by their bridges.  The scarlet struts of the Golden Gate Bridge are synonymous…

Sleeping on the reef never sounded that appealing. Until now. Located at Hardy Reef, 40 nautical miles (approx 70km) from the Whitsundays…

I’m the first to admit I’m a sucker for a seaside apartment with walls of glass and a big fat balcony capable…

Feeling a little bit decadently feisty? Want to add some drama to your next bottle of bubbles? Mmm me too. Why not…

It takes less than an hour after landing at Sydney Airport before I’m dispensing with travel grime in a glass-enclosed winter sun…

It’s not difficult to find the Sebel Pier One hotel upon arriving in downtown Sydney. Just look for that imposing bridge, otherwise…

“I could have gone to Mauritius,” my friend lamented, reluctantly loading up the wagon for the family’s first ever camping holiday.  I…

Re-opened in 2012 after a major refurbishment (and re-branding, formerly known as Rendezvous Resort), QT Resort Port Douglas offers great value in…

I’ve lost track of the number of times I’ve visited Bali. Visiting for the first time as a teenager accompanied by my…

Need to escape from the day to day life for a soul-nourishing wilderness experience? Feeling a little weary after a long year…

Arriving at Hobart’s Constitution Dock after dusk when the waterfront pubs and restaurants are hitting their peak, I gratefully shed my wet-weather…

A colourful aromatic island garden where tropical flowers bloom all year round, Moorea is a 30 minute boat trip from downtown Papeete.…

Hotel Name: Sonaisali Island Resort Address: Nadi, Viti Levu Fiji Phone Number: (679) 670 6011 Fax Number: (679) 670 6092 Web Address:…