Bali – Settling in to Seminyak
Bali – this little part of Indonesia really seems to polarise people…and everyone is an expert, whether they have been there or not. When I mentioned that we were going Continue Reading →
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Noosa, Queensland
When we arrived at the Outrigger Noosa, our first thoughts were: “yeah, it’s nice, but, BUGGER – it’s a long way from the beach!” This impression was due to the Continue Reading →
Warrenmang Vineyard & Resort, Victoria
Simply put, this resort and winery should be on every piece of advertising for Victoria tourism. It’s pretty much perfect. My only regret is that I had no idea of Continue Reading →
Lake House, Daylesford, Victoria
The Lake House is a truly gorgeous dining room, and the location is all kinds of cliché, nestled on a calm, picturesque lake. We were there for lunch, and it Continue Reading →
Mercato@ Daylesford, Victoria
We met up with friends at Mercato @ Daylesford for a bit of a special lunch. There were 6 of us, but 2 couples in our party had not met Continue Reading →
‘Dawn Princess’ – Sydney, Hobart, Melbourne
I am quite sure that it is impossible to tire of Sydney Harbour, especially when one is viewing it from a cruise ship sailing under the iconic Harbour Bridge; champagne Continue Reading →
qualia Resort, Hamilton Island
The dream destination for a Great Barrier Reef holiday is Hamilton Island: a popular locale providing many accommodation options and experiences to suit many budgets. However, qualia is THE premiere Continue Reading →
Last day in Paris…until next time!
After our visit to Lapin Agile last night, we ‘metroed’ home and spent far too long talking into the wee hours. That in itself wasn’t a big issue, but there Continue Reading →
St Germain des Pres & the Latin Quarter
Had a small sleep-in…while the nights are definitely getting later and later, the sleep time isn’t increasing at the other end to balance it! But nothing will deter us from Continue Reading →
Eiffel Tower & L’Arpege
A very traditional touristy morning – caught the metro to the Eiffel Tower…just for a peek and a wander, not to ascend (thank God, as there were lines for miles…in Continue Reading →