Flights To Fancy

Travelling the world in luxury for less a week at a time

Phuket Thailand – What You Need To Know Before You Go

Long Boat In Phuket

I know it has only been a few short weeks since I was in Hawaii, but now I am visiting Phuket in stunning Thailand! It really is a hard life but someone has to do it! This is my third visit and this time we have The Enabler and her family in tow. It’s the Mini enablers very first overseas trip and they are mega excited to say the least. I’ll be sure to keep you updated on social media and the blog of all my antics, but first I want to share my pre-travel checklist of 10 essentials to consider before leaving home when visiting Phuket. Read on for all the details … 

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Shopping In Waikiki With A Weak AUD

 Shopping in Waikiki With A Week AUD

Although I’m back in Sydney I couldn’t resist one last Hawaii post. And I’ve saved the best until last. The Shopping! In years gone by (when the Aussie dollar was performing better against the greenback) I have headed to Hawaii solely to shop because you were always guaranteed a better deal than could be found on our shores. So with the AUD sitting at around 0.67c is it still worthwhile shopping in Waikiki? The short answer is yes, but you will need to be a bit savvy! Read on for all the details …

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First Time In Hawaii? Everything You Need To Know Before You Go

Visiting Hawaii For The First time_ Everything you need to know before you go

*** Updated April 2018 ***

Planning on visiting Hawaii for the first time? You’ve come to the right place. I’ve just returned from my 11th trip to the land of Aloha and Hawaii never fails to impress. Even after so many visits I can still remember my first time in Hawaii, but now I almost feel like a local! I’ll be sharing lots of tips and a little bit of what I love so much about Hawaii that keeps me coming back year after year to help make your first time in Hawaii amazing. Read on for all the details …

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My Hometown: See Sydney Like A Local

Fash Packing by Sydney Fashion Hunter: Sydney Like A Local - Sydney Harbour Bridge & Opera House

*** Last Updated April 2019 ***

So it probably doesn’t come as too much as a surprise to you that I am a very proud Sydney Sider, but what did come as a surprise to me is that only 9% of my readers are from this wonderful city I call home. Google analytics is a wonderful thing isn’t it? Anyhoo, it got me thinking that maybe I should do my bit for Destination NSW and do a little bragging on here about all the things that make Sydney so fabulous. Thinking of visiting Sydney? I’ll help you avoid the tourist traps and see Sydney like a local. Read on for all the details …

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Everything You Need To Know About Shopping In Bali

Sydney Fashion Hunter: Shopping In Bali - Beachwalk Kuta
*** Last Updated May 2019 ***

Shopping in Bali is a heady mix of malls and stalls. Shopping in Seminyak Bali is where high end meets tourist tack and each neighborhood has it’s own unique offerings. I’ve been to Bali many times and I admit I have spent the odd hour or two at the shopping malls in Kuta and beyond. When most people think of shopping in Bali they think of knock off T-Shirts, cheap sunglasses and fake designer bags and watches. Bali is all of that and if you stick with me, I’ll steer you through the maze of markets in Bali where tie dye, wooden penises and tacky fridge magnets abound to discover the hidden gems in the flashest of Bali boutiques. Read on for all the details …

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Beauty In Bali – Cocoon Medical Spa

Cocoon Medical Spa Legian Bali

Every girl loves a bit of pampering right? Well in Bali you are spoiled for choice but one definitely worth checking out is Cocoon Medical Spa in Legian. In fact, I love it so much, it made my epic list of 110+ amazing things to do in Bali. As the name suggests this is much more than your average day spa and offers a myriad of treatments including facials, botox, fillers, colon therapy, PRP (vampire facelift) and fractional laser. Sound good? Read on for all the details …

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Visiting Bali? Need To Know Before You Go

Sydney Fashion Hunter: Visiting Bali - Know Before You Go - Sunset Legian Beach Bali
***Updated March 2018***

I recently promised to give you all the low down on ‘my’ Bali. If you are thinking of visiting Bali, there are a few things every visitor to should consider before jumping on that plane. Being well prepared makes for a much better trip so do your research well. Below are just some of the things you should consider before leaving on that jet plane. Read on for all the details …

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