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Hotel check in- The luxurious Star Grand
Time to time deals appear out of no where. In this instance; it paid to belong to the free Star Club loyalty program. Not only could I secure a good deal and experience a new hotel; it was an ideal opportunity to update my teacher currency.
19 December 2025 Read moreHotel check in - Is the Pan Pacific Melbourne, the stairway to heaven?
05 December 2025While a luxury room and a comfy king size bed could be considered the order of the day it was the wine cellar that was the true stairway to heaven at this hotel or was not the chocolate? Welcome to the Pan Pacific Melbourne.
Read moreClub Intercontinental Lounge Brisbane, before the make over!
21 November 2025I've taken the opportunity to make a pre; "face lift" visit to record a before view of this iconic building. Iv'e started at the top; on level 25, the location of the InterContinental Club Lounge.
Read moreThe Star Grand, a star is born
10 October 2025Proud parents welcomed this colossus new baby to their Brisbane family in August 2024. And what an addition to the family it was. Brisbane watched this baby grow for six years, before it finally opened; bringing a new levels of service and luxury to the city.
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 moreHotel Check In - Nothing 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.
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