Flights To Fancy

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

Hotel Montreal Christchurch: A Fabulous Christchurch Luxury Hotel

Hotel Montreal Christchurch Exterior

What do you look for in a Christchurch luxury hotel? When I recently visited the Garden City in New Zealand’s stunning South Island I had a very clear set of deliverables for my accommodation. First and foremost, a king size bed for optimum sleep quality was paramount. Secondly, being in the heart of the Christchurch city was essential for our brief stay. And thirdly, I wanted a spacious sitting area for a pre-dinner drink with a friend. The Hotel Montreal Christchurch ticked every box and then some. Read on for all the details …

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Best Wineries In Tasmania: 5 Hobart Wineries With Fabulous Cellar Doors

Bruny Island Premium Wines Tasmanian Sauvignon Blanc enjoyed among the vines

The Hubs and I recently spent four wonderful days in the Apple Isle. This was my third trip to Tasmania and we decided to make Hobart our base this time around. When I starting planning my itinerary, visiting some of the best wineries in Tasmania was at the very top of my list. There a bunch of wineries near Hobart and I focused on those that specialise in Tasmanian white wine, particularly Tasmanian sauvignon blanc. As I researched Tasmania’s best wineries, a few Hobart wineries were consistently mentioned. I added a few that were highly recommended by the experts and threw in a few wild cards of my own. Read on for all the details …

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JQ3 Jetstar International Sydney to Honolulu Hawaii (SYD to HNL) & More

Jetstar to Honolulu

I’m all about travelling in luxury for less and while I love a fancy flight at the pointy end of the plane, more often than not I will opt for a cheapie and spend my hard-earned on luxury experiences on the ground instead. Many Aussies give Jetstar a bad rap, but as it’s one of only a few budget airlines flying from Australia, I find myself booking Jetstar international flights often. The Jetstar flight to Hawaii is one of Jetstar’s longest routes. JQ3 from Sydney to Honolulu (SYD to HNL) is 10(ish) hours each way. The only other airlines that operate direct Sydney to Honolulu flights are Hawaiian Airlines and Qantas, but you can generally expect to pay double the cost of the Jetstar flight to Honolulu. Low Cost Carriers (LCC’s) are a no-brainer for short haul, everyone can put up with a little discomfort for an hour of so, but are the savings worth it for a longer trip? Read on to find out what it’s really like to fly Jetstar to Honolulu …

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Plaza Premium Lounge Phnom Penh Airport: Relaxing At PNH Airport

Plaza Premium Lounge Phnom Penh Airport

Airports are not much fun. They are generally the bane of my existence and a means to an end. My time before departure usually consists of outrageous queues, traveller’s tantrums (sometimes mine!), endless waiting and never enough little plastic seats at the gate for all the passengers waiting to board. But we found a better way to while away the hours at Phnom Penh airport when we discovered the Plaza Premium Lounge. Airport lounges were once reserved for the elite passengers at the pointy end of the plane or those frequent flyers lucky enough to have achieved gold status, but times are a changing. The Plaza Premium Lounge Phnom Penh is not just for the chosen few. Anyone who happens to find themselves with a couple of hours to kill at PNH airport can enjoy all the perks of this fabulous Phnom Penh airport lounge. If you prefer comfy seats, yummy food and free flowing drinks to mixing with the masses, read on for all the details …

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Bassaka Air Review: Flights From Siem Reap to Phnom Penh (REP-PHN)

Bassaka Air Review: A330 used on flights from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh

I’m guarantee I’m not the first traveller to contemplate which airline is the best bet for flights from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh. The Cambodian aviation industry is volatile and airlines come and go quickly so it’s hard to know who to trust. We flew with Bassaka Air and just two weeks after touching down it appears the airline is no longer flying. My flight from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh was one of the most fuss free flying experiences I have ever had so it’s sad to see that Bassaka Air seems to be grounded. Flights to Siem Reap from Phnom Pehn (and vice versa) are short, usually cheap and more comfortable than the bus. Read on for my Bassaka Air review and alternative Siem Reap to Phnom Pehn flights …

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Wondering Where To Eat In Ubud? Here’s 15 Of The Best Ubud Restaurants

Best Ubud Restaurants

Looking for the best places to eat in Ubud? You are in the right place! Eating is truly one of life’s greatest pleasures and for me, food and travel go hand in hand. I’ve been to Bali many times and it has changed dramatically since my first visit in 1988. Where once visitors steered clear of tasting the local delicacies for fear of the dreaded Bali belly, it’s now an epicurean paradise. Foodies from around the globe flock to the Island of the Gods and one stop on every gourmet’s list is Ubud. Before my last visit I spent an inordinate amount of my time researching where to eat in Ubud. Life is too short to waste time on a bad meal so I made it my mission to seek out the very best restaurants in Ubud. As you can imagine that’s no easy feat, so I enlisted a little help from my fellow bloggers. We’ve done all the hard work for you and compiled an eclectic list 15 of the best Ubud restaurants. Can you guess which one is my favourite Ubud restaurant? Read on for all the details …

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Raffles Hotel Le Royal: A Luxury Hotel In Phnom Penh Fit For A King

Raffles Hotel Le Royal Phnom Penh

Raffles Hotel Le Royal Phnom Penh is THE place to stay in the Cambodian capital. Raffles Hotels are synonymous with luxury and we loved our stay at the Raffles Makati so Raffles was an easy choice when we were deciding where to stay in Phnom Penh. Raffles Hotel Phnom Penh is located in the best area to stay in Phnom Penh which made getting around a breeze. During our stay we enjoyed the most decadent buffet breakfast in Phnom Penh at the Raffles Hotel restaurant, were blown away by the Raffles Hotel brunch which is a truly elegant affair, we sipped a half price Raffles Singapore Sling in the Elephant Bar at happy hour, I relaxed with a brilliant facial from the best spa in Phnom Penh and we splashed around in the refreshing pool for hours. Our three days in this luxury hotel in Phnom Penh were an absolute delight. Read on for all the details …

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Park Hyatt Siem Reap: Old Meets New At this Siem Reap Luxury Hotel

A grand entrance for the best hotel in Siem Reap @ Park Hyatt

Every now and then a hotel comes along that completely blows your mind. If you are lucky, it happens more than once in a lifetime. My latest amazing find is the Park Hyatt Siem Reap Resort Hotel. When I was looking for the best hotel in Siem Reap, the Park Hyatt Hotel Siem Reap wasn’t the only luxury hotel in Siem Reap on my short list, but it was the only one in the best area to stay in Siem Reap. They do say location is everything and it certainly sealed the deal for me. The Park Hyatt is a 5 star hotel in Siem Reap that offers multiple accommodation options including decadent suites with private plunge pools. The service at the Park Hyatt is exceptional and the facilities are top-notch. The Park Hyatt Siem Reap restaurant serves a traditional Siem Reap breakfast alongside the more familiar western options and dinner is a treat not to be missed. If you are looking for an outstanding Siem Reap luxury hotel, read on for all the details …

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