We were doubtful of its existence, but spring has finally made its stateside appearance. And all these blooms have us craving a weekend at the glam hotel St Regis Washington DC, in one of the most glorious spots to stop and Instagram the flowers this time of year. Style Old-world wow Setting Steps from the Obamas [...]
Last week, we sat down with Malin + Goetz co-founder Andrew Goetz to get the scoop on the stylish duo’s travel tips. We couldn’t let him off the hook, though, without getting a peek into their little black book of favourite on-the-road places to eat, drink, sleep and shop in Amsterdam, plus his top restaurants in [...]
Londoners, if you like to keep your fingers on the pulse of restaurant, bar and hotel openings, you will enjoy getting emails from Urbanologie, such as this one about the hottest new tables in town… One of the most anticipated launches of the year was the recent opening of Keith McNally’s Balthazar London in Covent Garden [...]
As St Valentine briefly flitted in and out this week, we were reminded that one day dedicated to romance simply isn’t enough. So, why not extend the affair at a spot designed with passion in mind – luxury boutique Faena Hotel in sultry Buenos Aires? Style Seeing red Setting Waterfront Puerto Madero Why this week? Even if you came through [...]
Colourful, creative and cosmopolitan South Australia’s capital has experienced a culinary and cultural revolution in recent times and is celebrated on an international scale for its avant-garde arts scene and scores of bars and restaurants – but delivered in as easy-going a way as possible. And for a country that is famously casual, the fifth largest [...]
Fleurieu Peninsula, just south of Adelaide, is a dramatic clash of coast and country. Edged by crystal-clear aquamarine ocean and deserted beaches, inland throws you into McLaren Vale country, one of Australia’s most respected wine regions. Dotted between those frothy waves and fruit-laden vines are stone country villages such as Port Elliot, Willunga and Goolwa…. Go [...]
We like to think we know how to spot what’s special about a city within moments of arriving there – not least in Italy, where last year we spent a lot of time scouring cobbled streets and Renaissance piazzas for secrets to share in our recent Italy hotel guide. Meet some like-minded spirits: founders of [...]
Acclaimed Sydney-based chef Neil Perry recently shared his insider travel tips with Smith. Now, to mark the launch of his new book Easy Weekends (Murdoch Books, AU$50), he spills the beans on his favourite spots to eat, drink and play at home and away, opening up the pages of his little black book. Rockpool in [...]
Wine capital of Australia, the Barossa in South Australia is a world-class grape-growing region, as well as a destination with a full-bodied heritage. An intoxicating blend of valleys and viticulture, many of the 150 vineyards open their cellar doors for astute holidaymakers to taste their tipples, and on Seppeltsfield Road alone 16 small producers beg to [...]
High-flying Rockpool chef Neil Perry spends almost as much time on the road as he does at home in Sydney. That’s what happens when you you have restaurants in three Australian states – Rockpool on George, Rockpool Bar & Grill and Spice Temple in Sydney, Rockpool Bar & Grill in Perth, and Spice Temple, Rockpool [...]
