Tag: Luxury
It’s very tempting to keep quiet about Kauai. I want to keep it all to myself. Just a 40 minute flight from Honolulu, but a world away in so many ways, Kauai is a place of raw beauty and laid back life. From the people to the roadside chickens, everything and everyone is pretty chilled… Continue reading 8 reasons to be crazy about Kauai
There are not too many places in the world where you can be sitting on your hotel balcony, watching whales breach right in front of you. We’re not talking a few little splashes or sprays on the horizon. At the Fairmont Kea Lani Maui, guests have 180 degree views out to sea, and the prime… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: Fairmont Kea Lani, Wailea, Maui
Perfectly manicured rows of vines, rolling hillsides, wood burning fireplaces, fresh produce, and of course, bottles of wine at the ready. No, this is not one of McLaren Vale’s high end wineries. Or a cellar door. This is the Karawatha Cottages. Karawatha’s three standalone cottages are raising the bar for South Australian wine region cottage… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: Karawatha Cottages, McLaren Vale
The Road to Hana is one of the most famous drives in the world. The windy yet spectacular drive takes you through rainforest and along the coast, past waterfalls and over 60 one way bridges in Maui’s north east. What many travellers don’t realise is that at the end of the road, once you reach… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: Travaasa Hana, Maui
If you’ve got kids, chances are you’ve seen Moana. And you know all about Maui, the Hawaiian demigod. One of the newest Disney movies to join the franchise, this heartwarming animated coming of age tale really brings the legends of this land to life. So, to come to Maui, one cannot help but think of… Continue reading Maui, made in Heaven
We’re going to let you in on a little secret. There’s a way to stay in Waikiki without all the crowds. Yes, that’s right. Notoriously busy almost 24 hours a day, Waikiki’s main drag can sometimes be, well, a bit of a drag, if you’re not into busy streets, crowded restaurants and lots, and lots,… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: Prince Waikiki, Hawaii
Mornings at the Sheraton Waikiki are the best part of the day. Waking up, opening the drapes and walking out onto your balcony to look straight down on the famous white sands and azure waters of Waikiki is pretty special. Located at the southern end of the beach, right at the point where the beach… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: Sheraton Waikiki, Honolulu Hawaii
There was a time not too long ago when the south western end of Sydney’s CBD was a ghost town. Sussex Street in particular, on the cusp of Darling Harbour and the city, but capturing the energy of neither. Well, things have definitely changed. Barangaroo brought in a slew of cutting edge restaurants and crowds… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: West Hotel Sydney, Curio Collection by Hilton
How often are you walking along and a complete stranger offers to take your dog for a walk? How often does that stranger then offer to pop to the kitchen and see what the chef can whip up for your fur baby before bedtime? How often do you find yourself standing in the corridor of… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: Pups check in to Pier One Sydney