STAY > UNA Hotel Capotaormina, Sicily Italy (16/20)

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…

ByCrispinApril 18, 20250Comments

STAY > SYDNEY

STAY > The Clarence Hotel, Sydney (9/20)

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…

ByAngieApril 6, 20250Comments

STAY > DOLOMITES

STAY > Hotel Icaro, Val Gardena Italy (18/20)

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…

ByCrispinMarch 16, 20250Comments

STAY > MELBOURNE

STAY > Jackalope, Mornington Peninsula (18/20)

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…

ByCrispinMarch 16, 20250Comments