Posts tagged with "Hotel"
Hotel check in- The luxurious Star Grand
19 December 2025Time 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.
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 - 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 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 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.
Read moreHotel Check In The Inchcolm Hotel, oozing Spring Hill charm
15 November 2024The Inchcolm is instantly recognisable for its beautiful old world facade. It really is a cute little building with a large heart. For those familiar with Dr Who; it also has an uncanny resemblance to the Tardis, where the exterior is tiny but the inside is large, once inside it appears to go on and on.
Read moreHotel Check In: Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove, where peace and tranquility await
11 October 2024Sanctuary Cove is a beautiful, peaceful resort, located well away from the hustle and bustle of the Gold Coast strip. What sets it apart from the rest is; the wildlife, the lush gardens and the sprawling lawns that surround it.
Read moreHotel Check In: Welcome to windy Wellington Intercontinental Hotel
06 September 2024I’m in my happy place when I can check into a hotel, relax and escape the realities of the world. I love to observe what’s going on around me, sometimes that can be really interesting and sometimes amusing.
Read moreJen Orchard Gateway, where friendly robots roam the hallways
30 August 2024In Singapore I stayed in three different hotels over three nights. Each hotel had a different feature or style. I chose hotel Jen just so I could meet JEN.
Read moreP&O Pacific Explorer, it really is a floating hotel
23 August 2024As I approach the Brisbane Port I am full of anticipation as I see the my floating hotel in the distance; docked at the Brisbane International cruise terminal.
Read moreHotel Check In Marina Bay Parkroyal Collection Singapore
06 August 2023The Singapore Marina Bay Parkroyal Collection hotel is part of a select group of hotels within Pan Pacific Hotels and is well known for being a garden in a hotel.
Read moreSingapore's hidden gem Dusit Thani Laguna
06 July 2023This hotel was one of my surprising finds in Singapore! In Singapore, most hotels reside in the central city area, the Dusit resided somewhere peaceful away from the city bustle.
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