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Gaining credibility in the eyes of a ‘tween’ is hard work…a lot of eye rolling punctuates my jokes; apparently my music taste is rubbish (I used
A curated selection of the Guidebooks I use and trust for my favourite destinations for A Grown Up’s Gap Year. They work hard for a spot on my ‘recommended list’; off the beaten path gems, slow travel ideas, chic locals recommending hidden gems.

Gaining credibility in the eyes of a ‘tween’ is hard work…a lot of eye rolling punctuates my jokes; apparently my music taste is rubbish (I used

The holy grail of airline travel is comfortable shoes. Make them of a size that folds into the palm of your hand, well that is

It only ever takes a few days into a holiday for me to realise whether or not I have nailed my holiday packing… This time our

School holidays evoke such strong childhood memories. Some 30 years later (yikes I have THAT school reunion this year…), still nothing comes close to the

For as long as I can remember, vivid recollections arrive courtesy of a holiday memory. Perhaps when we are at our most relaxed and curious

Over many miles of travel I have amassed ‘collections’ as mementos. Every morning I sip nostalgically from Blue Pottery ceramic mugs courtesy of Jaipur (although mine

When I was young my sisters and I were excited to be the first family in our street to get a portable television. It meant

I may have mentioned that once upon a time I nonchalantly travelled Business Class every week – granted many of these flights were domestic Australian

It might be a touch dramatic to say the discovery of packing cubes changed my travel life forever – however it literally did… Always an organized packer,

With the arrival of chilly weather I immediately begin to think of a skiing holiday…perhaps we might be rewarded with lots of snow for the

Peninsula Hotel is renowned for delivering glamour in spades. In my experience travelling with children is exciting, eye opening, luxurious if you choose – but rarely

A little piece of Cashmere in your wardrobe is a whole lot of luxury. One of those purchases you do not make lightly…I spent years

The Urban Grandma (my Mum is very wise) has a saying, “If you need something done, ask a busy person”; the premise being that many

I remember our first overseas trip, travelling with toddlers, like it was yesterday. The excitement, the anticipation, coupled with a good dose of fear – I second guessed

I booked the Hotel Granvia Kyoto for our recent family holiday and it was a superb choice. When we visit cities as a family days are

How to best spend 24 hours anywhere is like choosing a favourite ice cream flavour, you want it all but only so much will fit in the

Prior to our family holiday to Seattle, I knew next to nothing about the city. I now love it… Of course I recalled Tom Hanks stared

5 Stylish rain jackets that work for their space in your travel wardrobe One of the most frequent travel related questions I receive, is how

Travelling with kids is a wonderful experience… school holidays at home in Sydney can be equally fine, and dare I say a ‘relaxing’ Luxury Escape.

Beauty junkies know luxury needn’t mean expensive; that it is more about the experience delivered, and less about the price tag. Since these 5 beauty products came across my

This is a question I am often asked – simply because travelling brings with it a load of expectations…and there are certain elements you really want

We have family coming to visit over the Easter and School Holidays. My little sister and her sweet daughters live in London, so we do not see

There is something magical in the air on Hamilton Island… I have been visiting since the doors were first thrown open on this unique Australian

Which are the best Travel Magazines for planning your next Luxury Escape? I love a good magazine – in fact I might venture so far