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The Star Grand, a star is born
Proud parents welcomed this colossus new baby to their Brisbane family in August 2024. And what an addition to the family it was. Brisbane had been watching this baby grow for six years, before it finally opened; bringing a new levels of service and a promoted six star luxury hotel to the city.
10 October 2025 Read moreHotel Check in -The Brisbane Hyatt Regency, an inner city surprise package
26 September 2025Brisbane Hyatt Regency comes with a lot of baggage, historical baggage that is. Originally the Lennons Hotel, Hotelier John Lennon built the hotel in George street Brisbane in 1884.
Read moreNothing peppery about this resort
12 September 2025Peppers Clearwater Resort was designed around a gold course, there was an abundance of green, expansive fairways, trees, greens and calming waterways supporting an abundance of bird life.
Read moreWhats behind the glass doors? Qantas Domestic Business Class Lounge-Brisbane
29 August 2025You must be a Qantas frequent flyer or One World member to access the Qantas lounge network. Many frequent flyers gain access based on their frequent flyer status. It's not surprising that lounge access is sort after and the sweet spot for loyal frequent flyers.
Read moreMarvellous mocktails at The Pink Lady rooftop bar
15 August 2025It never ceases to amaze me how innovative mocktails can be. We may think we know it all, but in reality, there’s always something new to learn. The Pink Lady crew gave me an impromptu explanation of their current mocktails.
Read moreMy Melbourne Lounge, The Pacific Club Lounge
01 August 2025Major hotel chains are renowned for their club lounges. Accor Hotels offers Club Millesime in their Sofitel brand, IHG offers Club Intercontinental, but one of my favourites is GHA's Pacific Club at the Pan Pacific Melbourne.
Read moreHunter and Scout, arguably Brisbane's best cafe
18 July 2025If you're someone who likes to relax and enjoy your coffee in comfortable stylish surroundings, then this is the cafe for you.
Read moreMICE - Melbourne's renowned international coffee exhibition
20 June 2025The Melbourne International Coffee Exhibition is an annual three-day International Coffee event. It's a magnet for coffee lovers, and industry professionals alike. Over the three days exhibitors share the latest trends and technologies with the local coffee industry, while the general public can learn, sample and buy.
Read morePegasus Bay Estate more than just a winery
30 May 2025Tucked away north of Christchurch on the South Island, in the heart of the Waipara Valley is Pegasus Bay Estate. What a gem, clearly this winery had more to offer than just wine.
Read moreThe SilverKris Lounge, a pre-flight sanctuary
16 May 2025Have you experienced the frantic airport rush? It can be a very stressful time and the thought of missing the plane can get the better of us.Let me introduce you to Singapore Airline’s SilverKris lounge.
Read moreBeen there, sipped that now add chocolate
02 May 2025Mind Your Temper is such a clever name! Why? Because tempering chocolate is a significant part of chocolate production; and chocolate surely is the perfect antidote to quell a bad temper!
Read moreHotel check in: The OGB stands the test of time and an earthquake
18 April 2025It’s been over 10 years since a major earthquake rocked Christchurch. While the city is well on its way to recovery, it was clear that the devastation that occurred in 2011 took a serious toll on this beautiful garden city.
Read moreA ship's cabin and a hotel room, let's float the difference
04 April 2025The more I travel; the more hotels I visit and the more joy I gain from experiencing a new place, a new hotel and a new view. I’ve realised that not all hotel rooms are created equal.
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