escape to luxury

It's been a brilliantly busy year here at alluxia. Over the last 12 months we've travelled to 25+ destinations across Australia unearthing hidden gems for you to enjoy and discover. We've added over 100 new luxury holiday houses and boutique hotels for you to love & book, all visited or independently verified to ensure quality for our discerning readers.

To wrap up 2015, we've decided to compile a Top 10 list of the most read, shared & commented articles as decided by you our guests, followers & readers.

It’s wholesome, absolutely gourmet and only a 3 hour drive from Brisbane. Trust me, Stanthorpe is well worth the drive! With its 40 cellar doors (that's right) and dotted cheese factories, you’re set for a delightful weekend of piggyness.

Wine expert Stuart Robinson aka The Vinsomniac shares his essential tips for visiting the Granite Belt wineries.

A mere two and half hours from Brisbane, perhaps three if you make the essential stop at the Bakery at Aratula for one of their fine pies - lies the Granite Belt wine region.

We're all a little rancho relaxo in January, but that didn't stop us unearthing some hidden gems to kick start the new year! We travelled to the Granite Belt, Gold Coast and the Tweed conducting site inspections and exploring what to see and do in these magnificent regions.

Spicers Retreats are set to open their newest property in the Blue Mountains, with the launch of Spicers Sangoma Retreat in January 2015.

Luxury Stanthorpe accommodation Alure Boutique Villas has announced new pet friendly packages to their extensive range of pampering packages. Owner and dog lover, Marion Carrick understands pet owners desire to bring their fur child on holidays and has modified one villa to accommodate pampered pooches.