Deborah plays the mother role in a blended family of seven. She's a travel blogger, diver and passionate eco warrior. She has lived in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Edinburgh, London and now resides in Sydney’s northern beaches with her Brady Bunch-style family. Follow Deb here: @where2nextblog and @diveplanit
In the heart of The Hunter Valley, just up the road from Pokolbin village centre and some of the larger cellar doors, is getaway of a different ilk to the wine-drinking, cheese tasting norm.
Coffs Harbour, on the NSW North Coast, used to be famous for such culinary delights as frozen chocolate-coated bananas (my kids still ask for them) but on our recent trip north we gorged ourselves on gourmet fare that was rather more sophisticated.
The Marriott is possibly the best positioned hotel from which to base yourself for a tour of the Vivid Sydney festival, being neatly located halfway between the Opera House and the Rocks – and is lit up itself as an added bonus.