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Have you ever stayed at a hotel that had a sandpit in the lobby? I have. I’m not talking about a kids play area, no, no, this is the lobby of one of Maui’s top luxury hotels, and the sand is too picture perfect to even set foot on. Unless you’re the resident sand drawer,… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort
Beautiful beaches, lush greenery, friendly locals, excellent food. No, we’re not talking about Hawaii in general, we’re talking about the Grand Hyatt Kauai. With 50 acres of pools, restaurants, manicured lawns (including an award winning golf course), spa and gym, there’s nothing the Grand Hyatt does not have. Kauai may be known as the quiet… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
How would you like your hotel to have its very own waterpark? What about more than 65,000 marine animals in some of the world’s most spectacular aquariums? And would ice cream parlours, enormous swimming pools, sprawling day spa and dozens of restaurants sweeten the deal? We thought so. A stay at Atlantis The Palm is… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: Atlantis The Palm, Dubai
Back when I was a product-obsessed beauty editor and didn’t sashay round with a handbag full of corn puffs and plastic cars, my flight skin advice would have read something like this: “Start with a deep cleansing exfoliating mask, then a hydrating mask, then three serums, a face oil, eye gel, and SPF then makeup… Continue reading Zoë Foster Blake’s sky-high skin hacks
There are not too many places in the world where you can be sitting on your hotel balcony, watching whales breach right in front of you. We’re not talking a few little splashes or sprays on the horizon. At the Fairmont Kea Lani Maui, guests have 180 degree views out to sea, and the prime… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: Fairmont Kea Lani, Wailea, Maui
Perfectly manicured rows of vines, rolling hillsides, wood burning fireplaces, fresh produce, and of course, bottles of wine at the ready. No, this is not one of McLaren Vale’s high end wineries. Or a cellar door. This is the Karawatha Cottages. Karawatha’s three standalone cottages are raising the bar for South Australian wine region cottage… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: Karawatha Cottages, McLaren Vale
The Road to Hana is one of the most famous drives in the world. The windy yet spectacular drive takes you through rainforest and along the coast, past waterfalls and over 60 one way bridges in Maui’s north east. What many travellers don’t realise is that at the end of the road, once you reach… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: Travaasa Hana, Maui
We’re going to let you in on a little secret. There’s a way to stay in Waikiki without all the crowds. Yes, that’s right. Notoriously busy almost 24 hours a day, Waikiki’s main drag can sometimes be, well, a bit of a drag, if you’re not into busy streets, crowded restaurants and lots, and lots,… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: Prince Waikiki, Hawaii
Mornings at the Sheraton Waikiki are the best part of the day. Waking up, opening the drapes and walking out onto your balcony to look straight down on the famous white sands and azure waters of Waikiki is pretty special. Located at the southern end of the beach, right at the point where the beach… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: Sheraton Waikiki, Honolulu Hawaii