Sofitel On Collins, Melbourne

This is an amazing 5 star hotel property. It is grand and fancy and has amazing facilities, and all rooms have amazing views as the hotel starts from level 35 upwards in a high rise building on the Eastern end of the CBD..

There are 363 rooms in total in a variety of configurations. They are all beautifully appointed, modern and very comfortable - they have the cloud bed experience and a pillow menu !

Club access is worth it for your corporates/ special clients. Private access to the club dining for breakfast , day time snacks and night time canapes and drinks. The food here is amazing- this is where we had a hosted morning tea and the pastries were delicate and delicious. Everthing about it is 5*.

Mercure Treasury Gardens, Melbourne

- $4 million refurbishment was completed in November 2011 and the rooms are stunning. Nice colours, amazing decor and very beautiful.

- the bathrooms are modern and very nice.

- located right on the Treasury Gardens .

- the standard rooms overlook the city, the superiors overlook the park and it is the first Australian mercure to meet international standards of Mercure.

- on site restaurants and bar, including 24 hr room service.

- all king rooms are able to be split into twins and and the garden view queen can have 2 queens to sleep 4 passengers.

The Blackman (Art Series), Melbourne

The Blackman is a stunning and unique property just a 10 minute tram ride from the city - the hotel staff very friendly and helpful and tram is easy- even I can do it! 

The rooms are definitely 5*. This is a boutique style, very trendy, and beautifully appointed. You will feel a little bit like a rock star to stay here :) The studio twin includes kitchenette (everything but an oven) and a balcony on every room with stunning views.

There is an Italian restaurant and a French cafe on site and the food at both is divine!

Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport

- the rooms are massive. Mine was a standard and there was plenty of space.

- bedding and kitchenette (tea and coffe, mini fridge and storage area) were modern .

- bathroom slightly dated (style wise) but very clean , tidy and well-presented.

- work station for business people but internet is extra.

- check in staff very friendly.

- not well signposted, but very close to the airport- 5 minute walk through/ airport the carpark.

Outrigger Little Hastings Street, Noosa

Noosa is one of Australia’s most visited destinations and after a weekend here I’m reminded why! Just an easy 2 hour drive north of Brisbane and you arrive at one of the most beautiful destinations Queensland has on offer.

Noosa itself is a small beachside town, but filled with life, restaurants, and shops and of course a magnificent beach. The most famous part of Noosa is perhaps Hastings St; however, the Noosa River is an easy 5 minute drive and has its own happening atmosphere. Plenty of hotels, restaurants and shops on this side of town also.

We stayed at the relatively new, Outrigger on Little Hastings St, situated at the end of Hastings St, and an easy 5 minute walk from the action. This property is made up of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. Most have ocean views and are very modern and spacious with full laundry and kitchen facilities. Suitable for both couples and family getaways. If returning to Noosa, we would certainly stay here again.

 

If relaxing by the beach or strolling through the shops is not for you, then you can learn to surf, kayak or jump on a day tour over to Fraser Island. And if you are there on a Wednesday or Saturday, drive out to the famous Eumundi Markets!

If the beaches of Queensland are your next holiday hot spot, then Outrigger Little Hastings in Noosa will certainly serve you well.

Versace, Main Beach the Gold Coast with Bec

From the moment you pull up at the Palazzo Versace hotel, you know you have arrived!

Over the top grandeur  is simply the only way to explain this hotel. Situated in Main Beach, the Northern end of the Gold Coast, Versace is the perfect indulgent weekend away or for those who can afford it, a week here would be amazing!

The rooms range from Superior Hotel Rooms, to 3 bedroom Condos. A Lagoon room will get you view over looking the gorgeous Versace Pool. And whilst it may just be a hotel room, the rooms are extremely spacious. It’s the small touches that make your experience at Versace so memorable… The oversized bath, the robes, the slippers, the bathroom amenities, and simply the best bed I’ve ever slept in!

Food wise, we opted for room service… And it was not your ordinary room service. It was quick, delicious and when delivered to our room we had our own table set up in front of us with candles to top it off. Buffet Breakfast is included, but shout yourself to a Champagne High Tea – a perfect way to end your weekend at Versace!!

Versace is definitely what you expect it to be. Over the top, but AMAZING.

Hamilton Island - Reef View Hotel and Whitehaven day trip

True Blues recently travelled to Hamilton Island for our team trip and it was AMAZING! We stayed at the Reef View Hotel, did site inspections at Beach Club, Qualia and the Palm Bungalows, and also partook in some of the on island activities.

The Reef View Hotel features extremely spacious, well-appointed rooms all with private balconies overlooking either tropical gardens or the breathtaking vista of the Coral Sea. The upper most floors boast a range of luxuriously appointed suites (these are the Reef Suite, 1 bedroom Suites etc). All rooms face the sea and are complete with outdoor furniture to experience the spectacular sunrises and sunsets.

All packages with Hamilton Island Holidays include airport transfers and use of all of the free activities on the island which are updated daily on their website (http://www.hamiltonisland.com.au/Activities/Documents/daily-activity-guide.pdf) .

While we were there for our team trip we also enjoyed the fabulousness that was Romano's, the fancier Italian restaurant on the island. The food here is amazing! It is a wonderful restaurant, with great service, and if you are going to Hamilton for a special occasion, Bommie (their fine dining restaurant at the yacht club) or Romano's is definitely the way to go.

A few of us went to White Haven for the half day trip and it is the wonder everyone says it is. It was an overcast day and this did nothing to diminish the beauty of the beach and the surrounds. I took a little trek up to one of the lookouts and Tina and Selina enjoyed the beach and all of its napping opportunities :)

The rest of the girls headed over to Hamilton's world class golf facility for a bit of a swing (and a hit from what I heard). Not only is it an amazingly located and gorgeous golf course, it is one of the more challenging courses in Australia.

Overall, it was an amazing little mini break for us. Ask us about it and for any recommendations while your passengers are travelling.