The Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort sits at the beating heart of Hastings Street—Noosa’s sun-drenched, see-and-be-seen boulevard. Step through the glass doors and you’re greeted by a gentle hum: the clink of welcome champagne, the soft shuffle of sandy feet, and staff who strike that rare balance between polished professionalism and genuine warmth. There’s a sense…
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Perched dramatically on a cliff overlooking the Ionian Sea and out to the Isola Bella (which is immediately familar to anyone who watched White Lotus) The UNA Hotel Capotaormina offers the perfect beach alternative to being up high in the pretty village of Taormina (204 metres above).
The UNA is a funny hotel its…
The images on Accor site do make The Clarence Hotel look really smart with a modern designs and rooms that have plenty of space. After a massive renovation completed in December 2024, the hotel reopened and it looked ideal for our quick weekend in Sydney.
We took advantage of an Accor Plus offer (you pay an…
With the most amazing views of the breathtaking Dolomites, Hotel Icaro in Val Gardena sits on the edge of ski run (which is a wonderful field of grass and flowers in warmer months), away from the villages of the Alpe di Siusi but still close to everything.
Icaro is a gem that seamlessly blends modern…
When you mention a weekend on the peninsula you get questions about where you are staying, what you are eating and the wineries and beaches you might visit. Mention Jackalope and you get ohh yes that place is fantastic and there is a good reason for that, they try very hard to make something a little…
Finding a smart boutique hotel in the busy city of Milan can be hit and miss, the big commercial brands are safe and are often in great locations but they are predictable and can be a little boring. Other smaller boutique hotels are in often in less optimal locations and regularly lack facilities.
Magna Pars is…
When you tell people you are going to ski in Alleghe, the likely first comments are “where?” And the next comment if they do recognise the name is oh, yes AL - LEG - HEY. It seems a place where pronunciation of the name is a little complex, it is a small town about 30 kilometres…
Arpuria makes a key point of not being in the middle of St Anton. It is not above a disco or party bar. It is not even at the bottom of a ski run. Rather it is a couple of streets away from the crowds and slightly above the village. Hidden away…
Aethos is somewhat the Italian equivalent to Soho House, uber cool space with a place to meet, chat and work, a smart restaurant and a hip bar. Then there is the accomodation 35 rooms that range from large suites to smaller rooms each featuring different themes, each unique with its own classic furnishings…
Bunker Bay is one of the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the world. Turquoise blue water, sandy white beaches, red stone feature reefs it is stunning. With one of the best new world wine districts (for Cabernet and Chardonnay) just down the road, there are hundreds of excellent Margret River wineries to…
