escape to luxury

It seems every day there is a special day celebrating everything from International Vinyl Record Day (12 Aug) to International Coffee Day (29 Sept), but today is National Bookshop Day in Australia! It's a great opportunity to support local, independent bookstores and celebrate your love of books!

While we have some great bookstores here in Brisbane, we also love to seek out special bookstores when we're travelling. Here's some of our favourite Australian Bookstores in Brisbane and beyond:

Alluxia's Sally Scott discovers a secret hilltop hideaway just a stroll from Hastings Street.

While you might be tempted to hibernate this winter, we've been busily exploring the country for the freshest finds to add to the alluxia collection!

As we head into the new financial year, it's time to reflect on all our new and noteworthy additions that our team have been busily creating for you. From hilltop hideaways in Noosa to the secluded getaways in the Yarra Valley we've got plenty of unique stays to surprise and delight even the most discerning of travellers.

Set inside the longest timber-piled wharf in the world and after a multi-million dollar refurbishment, Sally Scott checks in to see what's changed at the wharf.

At this time of year, summer feels like forever away, your next holiday is hardly on the horizon and getting out of the city for a few days feels essential to your sanity. What you need is a mid-winter mini-break. A quick little jaunt to rejuvenate your spirit, nourish your soul and let the city stresses wash away.

I must admit I don't know my Rhododendrons from my Hibiscus, but when I heard there was a new exhibition at The Royal Botanic Garden celebrating chocolate called 'Sweet Addiction" I thought, "I'm there!"