Hotels & Spas
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HOTEL OF THE WEEK: Amara Resort, Port Stephens
Concealed among the posh residential streets of Port Stephens, this resort is quite the hidden gem. |
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HOTEL OF THE WEEK: Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London
Luxe living in the heart of London. |
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HOTEL OF THE WEEK: The Fullerton Bay Hotel, Singapore
This hotel proves that you don't need a gaming floor to be a sure bet. |
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SPA NEWS: July-September 2012
A update on the latest spa news from around the globe. |
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SPA REVIEW: The Park Hyatt, Sydney
We review the spa offering at the newly madeover Park Hyatt hotel. By Natasha Dragun. |
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SPA REVIEW: The Observatory, Sydney
A roundup of the latest hotel news from around the globe. |
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HOTEL NEWS: July-September 2012
A roundup of the latest hotel news from around the globe.
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REVIEW: Vinpearl Resort Nha Trang, Vietnam
Often referred to as the Disneyland of Southeast Asia, the island of Hon Tre appears on the horizon, its name emblazoned in Hollywood-style white lettering on the side of a mountain.
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REVIEW: Park Hyatt, Sydney
It may be almost 22 years old, but Sydney’s Park Hyatt hotel looks as good as ever thanks to a multi-million dollar renovation.
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REVIEW: The Landmark Mandarin Oriental
It may be in the neighbourhood of its glamorous sister, the original Mandarin Oriental, but the Landmark is no slouch.
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REVIEW: Andaz Liverpool Street London
The Andaz – Hyatt’s hip boutique brand – is located in a Victorian redbrick building dating back to 1884, but once inside it is easy to forget that fact.
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HOTEL OF THE WEEK: Palace Hotel Tokyo
The highly anticipated Palace Hotel Tokyo has thrown open its doors in the city’s Marunouchi district – a stunning, moat-side setting overlooking the Imperial Palace.
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HOTEL OF THE WEEK: The Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa
Spearheading a raft of luxurious new accommodations opening in Okinawa, the freshly minted Ritz-Carlton is the group’s first resort property in Japan. |
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REVIEW: Anantara Seminyak, Bali Resort & Spa
At first glance, the Anantara is a lot more intimate than most other Balinese hotels: there’s no looping driveway and the lobby is small and quiet.
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REVIEW: Hilton Surfers Paradise, Queensland
You won’t miss the new Hilton, a pair of gleaming towers set just back from the Surfers Paradise beach.
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REVIEW: The Darling, Sydney
Fireworks and A-list stars – Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, Jennifer Hawkins and Adrian Grenier among them...
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REVIEW: Westin Maui Resort & Spa
Nothing about this resort – set on the west coast of Maui overlooking Kaanapali Beach – is petite.
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HOTEL NEWS: April-June 2012
Check in to the hottest hotels opening around the world, plus take some time out to relax and unwind in innovative new spas.
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SPA NEWS: April-June 2012
Check in to the hottest hotels opening around the world, plus take some time out to relax and unwind in innovative new spas.
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REVIEW: Tantalising Trio
The upcoming London Summer Olympic Games will have many of us running around. Thankfully, there are plenty of new places to put your feet up between events. Here, three of the city’s hottest spa escapes. By Petrina Price.
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HOTEL NEWS: October-December 2011
Check in to the hottest hotels opening around the world, plus take some time out to relax and unwind in innovative new spas.
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REVIEW: Four Seasons Resort Bali, at Jimbaran Bay
On an island that has its fair share of luxurious lodgings, the Four Seasons Resort in Jimbaran stands out for its cliff-hugging coastal setting as much as its opulent accommodations and gracious service.
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REVIEW: Fraser Suites Sydney
Designed by acclaimed architects Foster + Partners, Fraser Suites Sydney strikes a dramatic pose in the heart of the city’s business district.
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REVIEW: Hilton Hotel, Queenstown
The Hilton group’s first foray onto New Zealand’s South Island may be a breezy five-minute drive from Queenstown Airport, but it’s a million miles away in style and setting.
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V&T Takeoff
Updates from our editors and writers
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The team from the Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau were in town last week to update Australia on some of the BIG things happening in the Texan state. |
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V&T mag dropped into Bali last month and helped the W Retreat & Spa celebrate their 2nd anniversary and what a splash it was. With local and international fashion designers on display, the W Lounge was transformed into a catwalk party zone. 2500 people flowed through the resort late into the night, moving to NYC DJ Sandy Rivera. This was the biggest ticket in Bali for some time and the resorts pulling power is a testament to just how hot this property and international hotel brand actually is.www.vacationsandtravelmag.com/Mca/874/765/3/0/0/#takeoff1 How did we cope the next day? Poolside. Don’t wait until their 3rd anniversary as the vibe, sound and style of this resort makes for a very cool holiday. In the heart of Seminyak and right on the beach, Bali beckons. |
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Thanks to our friends at Air France we got out of the office for the day and enjoyed a great round of golf at the annual Financial Markets Charity Golf Day and Gala Dinner. Held annually in February, this event as well as the Financial and Media Markets Charity Sailing Regatta in October raises AU$1.2 million for a wide range of charities.The ASX Group and Thomson Reuters Australia (formerly Reuters) joined forces in 1999 to form a Charity Foundation with the objective of helping Australian-based children, disability and medical research charities by organising fundraising events in conjunction with the Financial Markets. Pictured here: Thomas Reeves Air France, Middle, Patrick Benhamou, Atout France; Anthony Gallagher Vacations & Travel magazine. |
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Vacations & Travel magazine rubbed shoulders with local and international buyers and sellers of travel from around the globe at 2013 AIME (Asia Pacific's Incentive Meeting Expo). This is the biggest event on the Australian travel industry calendar, where key decision makers congregate to network over a three-day event of hosted parties, trade and leisure travel meetings and press conferences. |
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The who's who of Sydney's entertainment industry turned up for the recent opening of the city's newest hotel to receive a makeover, The Parkroyal. Located in Darling Harbour, the property has just emerged from a milt million-dollar makeover to reveal striking rooms and seriously sexy public spaces. Speaking of sexy, some of the celebs on hand to celebrate the re-launch included Casey Burgess, Danielle Blakey and Amy Milne, not to mention Timomatic who entertained the crowds into the witching hours… |
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