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On The Road: Exploring The Quieter Side Of The Hunter Valley

Tanisha Angel — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:07:39 +0000

With the largest concentration of wineries and cellar doors in New South Wales, the drive from Sydney to the Hunter Valley is not what you’d consider when looking to take the road less travelled. However, it’s still possible to experience the Hunter Valley sans crowds. While viticulture enthusiasts and casual imbibers alike flock to Pokolbin for a taste of some of the country’s finest wine, there’s a lesser-visited part of the Hunter Valley a stone’s throw away. Sharing the same […]

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Sofitel Sydney Wentworth; An Oldschool Icon Receives A Facelift

Tanisha Angel — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:38:17 +0000

One of the harbour city’s most illustrious hotels, the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth has set the scene for many a soiree. Created in the mid-1960s by Qantas, it officially opened its doors to the public in 1966 and swiftly became a place to see and be seen; it’s high society guests spanning royals, film stars, and dignitaries, including the likes of Princess Diana, Sophia Loren, and Elton John. Like many icons that enjoyed their heyday in the golden era, the Sofitel […]

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On The Road: How To Take A Luxurious South Coast Road Trip

Tanisha Angel — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:54:05 +0000

With Sydney turning up the heat and the city getting muggier by the day, an escape from the city is imminent. The South Coast of New South Wales mightn’t receive the adulation bestowed upon its northern counterpart, but it’s all the better for it. Avoiding the pitfalls that all too often accompany increased fame and interest, the NSW South Coast has remained relatively untouched and unspoiled; its untamed landscape spans beautiful white sand beaches, rugged hinterlands, and native bushland, while […]

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The Oaks Ranch Serves Up A Slice Of Luxury On The NSW South Coast

Tanisha Angel — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 02:25:12 +0000

The South Coast of New South Wales is known for its resplendent natural beauty. However, until recently, accommodation offerings comprised a scant handful of generic upmarket lodgings scattered among the numerous caravan parks, motels, and B&Bs. Fortunately, the region’s burgeoning hospitality scene has brought with it a slate of viable—and desirable—dwellings well suited to the luxury traveller. Leading the crop is The Oaks Ranch, a boutique luxury hotel in Mossy Point. Related: Logan Brae Retreats’ Woodlands Cabin Is The Ultimate […]

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Four Seasons Sydney Is A Welcome Reminder Of The Golden Age Of Hospitality

Tanisha Angel — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:48:11 +0000

During a time when the luxury hospitality industry is flooded with new boutique entrants aiming to impress with slick design while cutting corners with low-touch service models, the Four Seasons Sydney offers a breath of fresh air by embracing traditional values. Travelling in the age of Instagram has resulted in the proliferation of beautiful boutique hotels that have invested in zeitgeisty interior design—and often a hashtag worthy pool—that translates well in photographs, yet lack the ability to provide an experience […]

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Logan Brae Retreats’ Woodlands Cabin Is The Ultimate Antidote To Urban Mundanity

Tanisha Angel — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:37:40 +0000

There comes a time in every city slicker’s life when one thinks “I need to get out of the city.” For the lucky ones not prone to regular bouts of ennui and malcontent, such thoughts only occur once every couple of years or so and are swiftly remedied with a month away in a far-flung locale, after which the satisfied holiday goer returns refreshed and ready to fling themselves workload without uttering so much as a grumble for the next […]

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The Rox Hobart Offers A Stylish Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Style Stay In The Tasmanian Capital

Tanisha Angel — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:17:46 +0000

Once a nameless no man’s land between the harbour and North Hobart, the bestowing of a catchy moniker and a surge of new restaurants, wine bars, and breweries have quite literally put Hobart’s Midtown on the map. While there’s no shortage of worthy accommodations scattered around the harbour, those looking to escape the typical hotel experience would do best to look a little further ashore. Related: Henry Jones Art Hotel; Old & New Unite In This Former Jam Factory Combining […]

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Hotel Morris Delivers An Unexpected Urban Symphony In Sydney

Tanisha Angel — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 23:46:04 +0000

Editor’s note: The author of this article stayed at Hotel Morris Sydney from the 27th to 29th of August, 2024 — the experiences detailed in this review are reflective of this stay. Regardless of whether I’m travelling for business or pleasure, I’m of the firm belief that a book is a necessary travel companion. With that in mind, I took Amor Towles’ A Gentleman in Moscow. Within the first few pages, the protagonist Count Rostov is sentenced to lifetime imprisonment […]

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Henry Jones Art Hotel; Old & New Unite In This Former Jam Factory

Tanisha Angel — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 07:02:19 +0000

Over the past few years, Hobart—and Tasmania in general—has experienced a surge of interest, with both domestic and international travellers flocking to Australia’s southernmost state. Satiating this influx of travellers is a healthy stream of new hotels, each competing for the coveted position of the best hotel in Hobart. But while the latest and greatest certainly have something to offer, it would be remiss to overlook the iconic heritage hotels that have stood the test of time. Holding court within […]

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On The Road: How To Do A Sydney To Orange Road Trip In Style

Tanisha Angel — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 06:10:57 +0000

A restorative winter getaway needn’t necessitate a passport and a plane ticket. As a geographically diverse continent, Australia is home to endless pockets of nature to explore; many within driving distance from major capital cities. Many of the country’s most spectacular sights are best seen on four wheels, with road trips great and small inextricably tied to Australian culture. Rather than viewing transportation as a means to an end and waiting until you arrive at your destination for your getaway to […]

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