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STAY > Astra, Falls Creek (18/20)

Regulars to Falls Creek Ski Resort in Victoria are probably very familiar with Astra, it is a great place to stop for an apres ski drink, or come back for dinner. But the greatest luxury comes from staying at Astra and having the full experience. Astra is a super stylish hotel that continues…

ByCrispinAugust 31, 20250Comments

STAY > PORTUGAL WHERE TO STAY >

STAY > Reid’s Palace, Madeira Portugal (18/20)

Perched dramatically atop rugged cliffs, where Madeira’s balmy breezes mingle with the salt-sweet tang of the Atlantic, sits Reid’s Palace—a vestige of an older, more gracious world. Arriving, one is met by a sweep of subtropical gardens, their riotous colours tumbling toward the blue below, and the unmistakable hush of history. Indeed, it is a…

ByCrispinAugust 17, 20250Comments

STAY > NEW ZEALAND WHERE TO STAY >

STAY > The Lindis, New Zealand (19/20)

Set in the heart of New Zealand’s majestic Ahuriri Valley, The Lindis is a standout luxury lodge that redefines high country hospitality with a blend of architectural elegance, immersive natural beauty, and bespoke experiences. LOCATION > Tucked within a 240-hectare sheep and cattle station in the South Island, The Lindis commands sweeping views of the…

ByEd ItorAugust 10, 20250Comments

STAY > FRANCE WHERE TO STAY >

STAY > Maison Heler, Metz France (17/20)

Nestled in the vibrant Amphithéâtre district of Metz, Maison Heler Metz, a Stark hotel and part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, redefines contemporary hospitality with its visionary blend of art, storytelling, and architecture. Designed by the iconic Philippe Starck, this hotel is not merely a place to stay but an immersive, surreal experience that…

ByEd ItorAugust 10, 20250Comments

STAY > WA WHERE TO STAY >

STAY > Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa, Broome WA (17/20)

Finding the perfect tropical escape can be a gamble—resorts promise barefoot luxury and ocean views, but often it comes down to whether the reality lives up to the vision. At Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa, on Western Australia’s remote Kimberley coast, the experience is everything the brochures suggest—and a little more. Here, heritage, hospitality,…

ByCrispinAugust 3, 20250Comments

STAY > GREECE

STAY > Noma Milos, Milos Greece (17/20)

Finding the perfect holiday bliss can be just a little bit hit and miss. You look at those idyllic pictures, the views of the ocean, the stylish decor and then wonder if was all clever angles, you consider how far away it is from the beach, if the photos were taken years ago before everything…

ByCrispinJuly 27, 20250Comments

STAY > SPAIN

STAY > Hotel Maria Cristina, San Sebastián Spain (18/20)

The Maria Cristina is a grande dame whose very walls seem to hum with the glamour and history of San Sebastián’s Belle Époque. Built in 1912 and named for the Spanish queen who summered here, the Maria Cristina is more than a place to sleep: it’s a living stage for the city’s most elegant moments.…

ByCrispinJuly 26, 20250Comments

STAY > GREECE

STAY > The Dolli at Acropolis, Athens (18/20)

There are hotels that simply provide a place to rest your head, and then there are those rare addresses that leave an indelible impression—The Dolli at Acropolis is firmly, and strikingly, in the latter category. LOCATION > Right in the heart of ancient Athens, Dolli is a boutique retreat set within the historic Plaka district,…

ByAngieJuly 26, 20250Comments

STAY > GREECE

STAY > Hotel Mediterraneo, Kastellorizo (15/20)

There are places where the Aegean feels infinite, where the line between land and sea blurs into a kind of dream. Hotel Mediterraneo, perched at the quiet edge of Kastellorizo’s horseshoe harbour, is one of them—a seven-room retreat that feels more like a friend’s eccentric island home than a hotel. Step off the boat, leave…

ByAngieJune 29, 20250Comments

EAT > ITALY STAY > AMALFI STAY > ITALY

STAY > Hotel Pupetto, Positano Italy (15/20)

Step off the ferry, leave the chaos of the main beach behind, and meander along the coastal path to discover Hotel Pupetto—a tranquil retreat nestled on the secluded sands of Fornillo Beach. Here, the Amalfi Coast reveals a quieter, more authentic side, where lemon trees sway in the breeze and the soundtrack is the gentle…

ByCrispinJune 17, 20250Comments