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Whitsunday Apartments Hamilton Island Review

Sydney Fashion Hunter: Whitsunday Apartments Hamilton Island Review - Building

Hamilton Island. If the very name conjures images in your head of exclusive resorts populated by genetically blessed folks quaffing Moet beside private pools with expansive ocean views, you could be forgiven for thinking HI might be out of your budget. HI certainly has options for those with money to burn, but trust me, you don’t need to be Ritchie Rich to enjoy this stunning tropical paradise. While it’s not a budget destination, you can secure a bed for the night that won’t leave you destitute. The Whitsunday Apartments Hamilton Island offer a very comfortable home away from home that will leave enough dollars left over to explore everything Queensland’s world-famous Whitsundays has to offer. Read on for all the details  …

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Sunshine Coast Long Weekend Suggested Guide

Sydney Fashion Hunter_ Sunshine Coast Long Weekend - Buderim State Forest Waterfall

A few weeks back I spend a girly long weekend in Queensland. Our Sunshine Coast long weekend was exactly what the doctor ordered and I’m not sure who needed it most; me or The Co-Conspirator! We spent 72 hours on the ground and made every one count. If you are planning some time on the Sunny Coast, my suggested itinerary is a great place to start your planning. Read on for all the details …

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Restaurant Review: Hitana Legian Bali

Bali Restaurants Hitana Fruit Crepes

We were wandering back to our hotel after dinner one evening and had a hankering for something sweet. We had dined at the Hitana Legian on our last visit and knew that their dessert menu would satisfy our cravings. It was almost empty later in the evening with only a few guests lingering over their last drinks but unperturbed in our quest we chose a beach side table and reacquainted ourselves with the menu. Read on for all the details …

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Why Holy Guacamole Bali Should Be Your No 1 Pick Of Restaurants In Legian

Holy Guacamole Sangria

*** UPDATED JANUARY 2023 ***

I’ve dined at Holy Guacamole Bali in Legian more times than I can count. In fact, it is one of my favourite restaurants in Legian. On previous visits I’ve even roped in some friends who were all as equally impressed with this kitsch little Mexican restaurant in Bali. I first stumbled on Holy Guacamole in 2016 the day before Nyepi when nothing else was open. Our ‘go to’ Legian Restaurants were closed and we were wandering the streets aimlessly looking for sustenance. We were hot, sweaty and hungry when we found Holy Guacamole Legian. And we were so glad we did. I visited last in December 2022 and Holy Guacamole Bali is still going strong. If you are looking for a Legian restaurant that ticks all the boxes for a casual meal read on for all the details …

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Fabulous Cheap Eats On The Sunshine Coast

Sydney Fashion Hunter_ Fabulous Cheap Eats On The Sunshine Coast - Bohemian Bungalow Exterior

Eating out three times a day when you are away from home can really eat into your travel budget. Dining in the Sunshine Coast is a delight but it can be expensive. I’m not the type to drop $360 on a steak but I don’t want to eat off the value menu at Macca’s every day either. Before I headed north recently for my girly weekend, I did my research and found lots of fabulous cheap eats on the sunshine coast that will fill your tummy without breaking the bank. Read on for all the details …

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A Surprisingly Cool Weekend In Canberra

Parliament House Canberra

I know what you are thinking. Why visit Canberra? It’s been more than a decade since I last visited Australia’s Capital City and Canberra’s reputation as a sleepy, slightly backward town filled with politicians where nothing happens was firmly etched in my psyche, so shaking that perception was a tall order. Let’s just say I was less than receptive when the hubs first suggested a weekend in Canberra. I mean Canberra? What were we going to do for two days that could rival what Sydney offers? Well not only did I visit Canberra but I was suitably impressed. Canberra is a city shaking off its daggy reputation and reinventing itself to emerge as a sophisticated, cosmopolitan city where there is much to love. So leave your perceptions behind and come explore the wide variety of things to do in Canberra with me …

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