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Treat yourself with an Australian winter

By Paul Johnson on May 12, 2006 in Accommodation, Australia, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany

Treat yourself with an Australian winter by taking advantage of the special winter offers available at The Golden Door Health Retreat – Elysia, located 90 minutes from Sydney in the beautiful NSW Hunter Valley. Australia’s only purpose-built world-class health retreat is offering savings of 25% off regular rates until 31st August 2006.

Peppers Salt Resort & Spa

By Paul Johnson on May 10, 2006 in Accommodation, Australia, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

The Golden Door Australia has opened one of the country’s largest and most luxurious day spas at the newly completed Peppers Salt Resort & Spa at Kingscliff on the Tweed Coast. The Golden Door Spa at Salt Village offers guests a full range of massage and beauty services which will leave your mind, body and

Top skylines in the world

By Paul Johnson on May 06, 2006 in Asia, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Europe, Germany, Hong Kong, Illinois, Japan, Malaysia, Middle East, New York, North America, Oceania, Pennsylvania, Regions, Singapore, South America, South Korea, Texas, United Arab Emirates, USA, Washington, Western Europe

According to diserio.com, the best skyline in the world is that of Hong Kong, pictured right. Personally, 15th-placed Seattle gets my vote, thanks to the beautiful backdrop of Mount Rainier. The article sums up the top 18 skylines in the world as: 1. Hong Kong (China) 2. Chicago (USA) 3. Shanghai (China) 4. New York

Margaret River's premium holiday accommodation, Western Australia

By Paul Johnson on May 05, 2006 in Accommodation, Australia, Hotels, Oceania, Regions

Ron Roozen’s Place self-proclaims itself as “Margaret River’s premium holiday accommodation” on its website. Designed by a Sydney architect named Dale Jones-Evans, it certainly looks stunning and every room has amazing views of the Indian Ocean. And it’s not everywhere that has an in-house masseuse or your own personal chef all call. Room rates

Coast in Sydney NSW

By Paul Johnson on May 04, 2006 in Australia, Going Out, Oceania, Regions, Restaurants

Situated on the roof terrace at Cockle Bay Wharf, Coast Restaurant is one of Sydney’s most awarded and popular restaurants. One of Australia’s best Italian chefs, Stefano Manfredi, runs the show here. The spectacular dining room, recently designed by Hassell architects, and Frost design is inspired by Australian coastal living. With a beautiful outdoor terrace

Tourism nominees for The Webby Awards

By Paul Johnson on Apr 27, 2006 in Australia, Canada, Europe, Italy, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Websites, Western Europe, Worldwide

The nominees for the Best Tourism Website 2006 category of The Webby Awards have been announced. Shortlisted are EarthCam, Great Australian Spaces, MadeinMTL.com, Select Italy and NewZealand.com/travel. The Webby Awards are given each year by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, a global organization with a membership that includes musician David Bowie, Virgin

Mures Upper Deck seafood restaurant, Tasmania

By Paul Johnson on Apr 02, 2006 in Australia, Going Out, Oceania, Regions, Restaurants

Hobart’s premier seafood restaurant, Mures Upper Deck, overlooks Constitution Dock and is the only restaurant in Tassie that catches the majority of the fish it uses in its own boats, processes the catch in their own export standard fish factory, and hot and cold smokes their own fish. A must for any seafood lover visiting

3 nights for the price of 1 special offer with Stamford Hotels

By Paul Johnson on Mar 31, 2006 in Accommodation, Australia, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany

With one of my email accounts I subscribe to a number of luxury hotel mailing lists, to keep abreast of some of the best offers that are out there. Often these so-called offers don’t actually provide that much of an incentive or discount, but Stamford Hotels and Resorts are one exception who seem to

The Tablet 10: Best of Oceania & Pacific Islands

By Paul Johnson on Mar 21, 2006 in Accommodation, Australia, Hotels, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions

G’day! Another top 10 from Tablet Hotels and this time I’m going Down Under… it appears that the Pacific Islands don’t really get a look in, though! Establishment Hotel – Sydney, Australia The Observatory Hotel – Sydney, Australia Hilton Auckland – Auckland, New Zealand The Hatton – Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Park Hyatt Melbourne – Melbourne,

ezard in Melbourne

By Paul Johnson on Mar 15, 2006 in Australia, Going Out, Oceania, Regions, Restaurants

One of the most exciting restaurants in Melbourne, ezard is located in Flinders Lane at the base of the Adelphi Hotel. Teage Ezard – owner and chef – offers “Australian free-style cuisine” with the primary influences the cuisines of Asia, particularly China and Thailand. This restaurant offers a truly memorable wine and food experience that

Experience the Adelaide Cup in style

By Paul Johnson on Mar 10, 2006 in Accommodation, Australia, Bars, Events, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

The Adelaide Cup is always a big event in Adelaide – attracting racing enthusiasts and party-goers from around Australia. Stamford Hotels and Resorts want you to celebrate the day in style. Adelaide Cup comes early this year on 13th March 2006, so why not start celebrating early with a Champagne breakfast at TG’s Restaurant

3 Nights for the Price of 1 at Stamford Hotels and Resorts

By Paul Johnson on Mar 06, 2006 in Accommodation, Australia, Hotels, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany

Forget about chocolates, Stamford Hotels and Resorts has a real Easter treat for you, and it extends right throughout April – spend a blissful night in any of their 10 award-winning Australian and New Zealand properties and enjoy an extra two nights at no extra cost! From 1st April 1 through to 7th May 2006,

Lazy Daze Package with Stamford Plaza Melbourne

By Paul Johnson on Mar 01, 2006 in Accommodation, Australia, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Need to escape after a long hot Australian summer? Why not enjoy a relaxing autumn escape at Stamford Plaza Melbourne? Their Lazy Daze Package includes a three course candlelit dinner served in your room by your personal chef with theatrical flair, two Stamford house-coats personally embroidered with your names, an in-room 30 minute massage for

Sydney Opera House crisis

By Paul Johnson on Feb 12, 2006 in Attractions, Australia, Going Out, Oceania, Regions

The planned interior refurbishment of Australia’s iconic Sydney Opera House by the Danish architect Jorn Utzon, who designed the exterior 40 years ago, is allegedly in crisis. Plans to excavate into Sydney Harbour and slice through a concrete beam holding the building’s shells together is estimated to cost AUS$700m – ten times the state government’s

Valentine's with Stamford Hotels & Resorts, Australia

By Paul Johnson on Feb 10, 2006 in Accommodation, Australia, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel

At Stamford Hotels & Resorts they’re taking Valentine’s Day a step further to provide a complete romantic experience with our Romance and Seduction Package. French Champagne on arrival, canapés, chocolate-dipped strawberries, a hand-drawn rose petal bath, and breakfast in bed for two is just the start with this special overnight package. Prices start from $299.

BLUE - Woolloomooloo Bay, Sydney

By Paul Johnson on Feb 05, 2006 in Accommodation, Australia, Hotels, Oceania, Regions

One of Sydney’s most popular hotels is now BLUE. Everything else about this charming boutique hotel though, remains the same. The simple, yet stunningly urban spaces, the acclaimed bar, the stylish lofts and stunning location in the heart of the finger wharf at Woolloomooloo. BLUE is now a part of one Asia’s finest and largest

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