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Bookings for Sandstone Point Holiday Resort's overwater villas are set to open soon
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Bookings for Sandstone Point Holiday Resort’s overwater villas are set to open soon

22 Nov 2023

A stone's throw from Bribie Island's white sandy beaches and the iconic Sandstone Point Hotel lies BIG4 Sandstone Point Holiday Resort. Coined as a 'coastal home away from home', this family favourite boasts stellar camping, glamping and caravanning facilities. With safari tents and luxury villas aplenty, the resort will soon add to its offering in the form of a swimmable dam fringed by six overwater villas. Our lake house getaway dreams are about to come true! more

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Say salutations to Sun Ranch, a 1970s Cali-inspired estate nestled in the Byron Bay hinterland
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Say salutations to Sun Ranch, a 1970s Cali-inspired estate nestled in the Byron Bay hinterland

24 Aug 2023

Those who wish to escape the 9-5 hustle culture and transport themselves into a tranquil paradise where adventure is aplenty should familiarise themselves with Sun Ranch, a newly open 55-acre coastal estate nestled in the Byron Bay hinterland. It's here where you can check in to a 70-style Californian ranch house where you can enjoy total privacy, incredible onsite experiences (hello, horse riding) and spellbinding retro-inspired hotel living. more

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Brisbane MINI Garage opens new-look showroom in the heart of Fortitude Valley
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Brisbane MINI Garage opens new-look showroom in the heart of Fortitude Valley

25 Jan 2023

They say "good things come in small packages" and when one is shopping for a quality and timeless car, this saying rings especially true. Those on the hunt for a small but mighty vehicle can do so in style at Brisbane MINI Garage's new one-of-a-kind showroom. This impressive revamped space opened last month in the middle of Fortitude Valley and is helping to steer the brand into the future while offering MINI customers a gorgeous new pit stop to build their dream car. more

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Glamping in the city – a collection of luxe cabins has opened at QT Gold Coast
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Glamping in the city – a collection of luxe cabins has opened at QT Gold Coast

24 Nov 2022

The Gold Coast's accommodation scene seems to be bursting at the seams lately. One out-of-the-box addition to the mix is QT Gold Coast's newest luxe lodgings, a collection of cabins located on a greenery-laden private balcony within the hotel. Far from the ordinary staycay experience, these lavish sleeping quarters boast amazing amenities, firepits to warm up by and access to QT's signature splendour. more

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Marriott International signs agreement to bring The Ritz-Carlton to the Gold Coast by 2026
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Marriott International signs agreement to bring The Ritz-Carlton to the Gold Coast by 2026

20 Oct 2022

The Gold Coast has long been the holiday destination of choice for budget-conscious families and discerning travellers alike. In recent years, however, it's begun to attract an increasingly affluent crowd, which has caught the attention of some of the world's most prestigious hotel operators. In a major boon for the coast, Marriott International, Inc. announced the signing of an agreement with Australian property developers Pelligra Group and Giannarelli Group to bring Australia’s third Ritz-Carlton hotel to the Gold Coast by 2026. The Ritz-Carlton, Gold Coast is set to usher in a new era of staying and playing on the Gold Coast. Here's everything you need to know ... more

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A new level of luxury – The Langham, Gold Coast officially welcomes its first guests
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A new level of luxury – The Langham, Gold Coast officially welcomes its first guests

19 May 2022

From the moment the ground broke in 2014, the magnificent $1.4 billion Jewel project in Surfers Paradise has captivated the city’s collective attention. At long last, we're set to get our first glimpse inside as the Gold Coast officially welcomes its newest resort hotel, The Langham, Gold Coast. The eagerly anticipated 339-room hotel, which also includes Jewel Residences, managed by Langham, will welcome its first guests this week. more

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A heritage home is reborn as Miss Midgley's – James Street's new set of luxury lodgings
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A heritage home is reborn as Miss Midgley’s – James Street’s new set of luxury lodgings

10 Mar 2022

Cairncross House, Villa Romagnoli, St Clair, The Pink Flats and Miss Midgley’s Educational Establishment – the building that sits at 135 James Street boasts a colourful past. Since its construction in the 1860s, it has served as an orphanage, the residence of a former Queensland premier, a private hospital and a school. Last month it debuted as Miss Midgley's, a boutique accommodation destination revitalised and repurposed by a mother-daughter-duo – both graduates from Masters of Architecture at the University of Queensland. Miss Midgley's blends history and heritage with colourful contemporary charm, offering a luxurious lodging experience that feels more homelike than any hotel in town. more

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Bees, blooms and fresh produce – tour The Calile Hotel's Rooftop Garden
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Bees, blooms and fresh produce – tour The Calile Hotel’s Rooftop Garden

29 Jul 2021

Discovering Brisbane gems hidden from plain sight is one of our favourite pastimes – whether it be concealed laneway cafes, secret staircases that lead to bustling bars or usually unnoticed heritage buildings. So when we stumbled upon news of a secret rooftop garden, we just knew we had to share it with you, dear readers. Without further ado, here is a sneak peek in to The Calile Hotel's Rooftop Garden. more

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Lamington Markets approved to bring an indoor-market hall, urban farm and craft brewery to Lutwyche
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Lamington Markets approved to bring an indoor-market hall, urban farm and craft brewery to Lutwyche

29 Jul 2021

Brisbane's inner-north is on a trajectory that's pointed steeply upward. Market Developments – the crew behind anticipated Albion dining and lifestyle hub Craft'd Grounds – has just scored council approval to begin works on Lamington Markets one suburb over in Lutwyche. This ambitious retail precinct aims to bring food, living, commercial and public transport facilities together into one impressive whole, and will boast one of the city's largest indoor-market halls, an urban rooftop garden and restaurant, a craft brewery, boutique cinema, commercial spaces and two towers of residential apartments. Here's what we know ... more

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Enjoy five-star sustainable hospitality at Crystalbrook Vincent
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Enjoy five-star sustainable hospitality at Crystalbrook Vincent

08 Jul 2021

Crystalbrook Collection, one Australia's leading independent hospitality groups, has bolstered its range of hotels with the recent acquisition of Howard Smith Wharves landmark The Fantauzzo. Now known as Crystalbrook Vincent, the 166-room accommodation spot retains the eye-catching charm and creative energy of its namesake, artist Vincent Fantauzzo, while enhancing its focus on sustainability. more

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Sleep with the fishes at Australia's first underwater accommodation in the Whitsundays
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Sleep with the fishes at Australia’s first underwater accommodation in the Whitsundays

15 Jun 2020

After many months spent mostly indoors and our plans to travel both interstate and internationally on the back-burner for now, you could say we've caught a bad case of the travel bug. The good news is that Queensland is open for Queenslanders, making now the perfect time to start exploring our sunny state. We've found a spot to add to your Queensland bucket list – Reefworld, an undersea accommodation in the Whitsundays where you can spend the night sleeping amongst the colourful aquatic garden that is the Great Barrier Reef. This nautical experience gives a whole new meaning to ‘a room with a view’. more

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West Village looks to the future with exciting details on its next retail stage
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West Village looks to the future with exciting details on its next retail stage

11 Dec 2019

When it comes to the growth of Brisbane's cultural and lifestyle destinations, 2019 has undoubtedly been a banner year. That being said, we still can't help but look ahead excitedly towards what's next. West End's ever-growing hub West Village has lots planned for the future, especially judging by the juicy details recently revealed about its next wave of retail arrivals. more

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Brisbane's next boom areas – five under-the-radar suburbs on the rise
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Brisbane’s next boom areas – five under-the-radar suburbs on the rise

21 Oct 2019

Sure, there’s a lot that can be said about Brisbane’s inner suburbs. Cafes, bars, restaurants – we get it, there’s a lot to do. That being said, often the true gems are located a bit further out from the CBD. Several of Brisbane’s outer suburbs are quickly becoming covetable spots to live and play, with a raft of family-friendly amenities, dining destinations and cultural landmarks bolstering each region’s profile. We’ve compiled a hit list of Brisbane suburbs on the rise – each well worth a visit for a day or a lifetime. more