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Top 10 Travel Stories for 2018

How is it 2019 already? As the summer holidays come to an end and most people return to work, we are reflecting on the most popular posts of 2018 to help plan our stories for 2019. In 2018, we travelled to dozens of destinations around Australia unearthing hidden gems for you to enjoy and discover. We've added over 100 new luxury holiday houses and...

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Best Summer Holiday Reads

Summer holidays are the best time to relax, recharge and indulge in some quality holiday reading. Whether you opt for a challenging read or a bright and breezy beach read, get lost in the romance of a book this summer. Set a reading challenge in 2019? Here's some inspiration to kick-start your book reading these holidays: The Lost Man by Jane Harpe...

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Alluxia Awards 2018

As 2018 draws to a close, it's the perfect time to reflect on all the incredible boutique hotels, holiday houses and unique escapes that have wowed us this year! The annual alluxia awards celebrate the best of the best in each of our getaway inspiration collections. We hope you'll discover something new, or rediscover an old favourite and above all...

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Newcastle’s New 5 Star Hotel

It's confirmed, our favourite regional city Newcastle is set to get a new 5 star hotel! Crystalbrook Collection Hotels & Resorts has won the tender to acquire Newcastle's iconic 'Roundhouse' Council Administrative Centre and intends to convert the building into a luxury five-star hotel, ready to open in late 2020. The hotel is to be called King...

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New Wine Bar for Howard Smith Wharves

Howard Smith Wharves will be the place to be this summer, with the announcement of yet another fabulous bar opening at Brisbane's new favourite lifestyle and entertainment precinct. ARC Wine Bar, a 140-seat wine bar, designed by Anna Spiro will open on 17 December, followed by the 100-seat ARC Dining in February 2019. Alanna Sapwell has been announ...

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5 Reasons to Stay at The Ruby Collection

We recently checked out new kid on the block The Ruby Collection on the Gold Coast and were wowed by the new boutique hotel. Not just another apartment complex, The Ruby Apartments has been thoughtfully and uniquely designed and is like no other Gold Coast accommodation. Here are 5 reasons you'll love The Ruby Apartments: 1. Self-CheckinWe're all u...

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