Last week saw the launch of Alex Perry Hotel & Apartments, further adding to the choice of impressive boutique hotels in Brisbane.
Brisbane is an ideal weekend getaway. This sun-drenched city boasts a wealth of things to see and do and precincts such as South Bank, West End, Paddington, Fortitude Valley and New Farm to explore.
After much excitement, the Alex Perry Hotel & Apartments officially launched this week with the man himself in Brisbane for the opening.
If you think bed & breakfast establishments are death by doily for the blue rinse set, then think again. There is a strong movement in Australia of contemporary bed & breakfast's popping up in a fabulous destination near you, offering a high level of sophistication & style.
We’re regular visitors to the Hunter Valley, with just so much to love about Australia’s oldest and most historic wine region. It’s deceiving how large the Hunter Valley is and you don’t want to waste precious wine tasting time by crisscrossing the valley so it’s best to plan ahead.
I was initially nervous about the prospect of visiting Hobart in winter, with visions of icy, freezing conditions. However, it’s for this very reason we’re decided to visit - to celebrate midwinter at one of Tasmania’s signature events, Dark Mofo.
It’s not the most naturally picturesque tourist district, but there’s a reason people who visit Sydney choose to stay in the Kings Cross/Darlinghurst district. Whether your particular brand of after-dark fun involves leisurely upmarket dining, all-night clubbing or racier shenanigans, the Cross delivers. For me, it was the proximity to the city to attend a conference, but preferring the vibrancy of the precinct as opposed to the formality of CBD hotels.
