Posts tagged 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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, …

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 …

Smack bang in downtown Seattle, at first glance the Hotel Andra looks like a typical, inner city American hotel. The doormen are swift to bundle your bags into a lobby that has the warmth and comfort of a stylish living …