escape to luxury

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 ...

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 Kingsl...

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 announce...

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 use...

The National Gallery of Victoria's latest summer blockbuster is an immersive wonderland dedicated to the late Dutch artist M.C. Escher, known for his optical illusion prints and illustrations.In an inspired move, the gallery enlisted Japanese design house Nendo to install the exhibition - and the result is an artwork in itself!Acknowledged as a mas...

When you've been married for double-digit years and have added a 4 year old to the mix just for laughs, it gets a little hard to make time for just the two of you. When our wedding anniversary came around and we realised we probably hadn't been out for an evening together since.....oh.....last year's anniversary it was time to take action.We wouldn...