Category: Country

Canberra’s new East Hotel

Looking for a family suite suitable for a junior Goddess? Canberra’s East Hotel fits the description perfectly. As we enter the 2-bedroom suite, the kids are greeted with board games (about a dozen), books, Lego, Xbox and popcorn as they run into their “cubby house” to stake their claim on the bunk beds. Spacious family […]

Hotel review: Shangri-La Cairns

If you’re planning a bit of Great Barrier Reef exploration, I can think of no better base camp than the Shangri La. It’s within walking distance to all of the cruise operators, situated directly opposite the jetty. The hotel forms a circle around a beautiful swimming pool big enough to accommodate large quantities of guests without […]

Chilled out New York

The ‘city that never sleeps’ is famed for its frenetic energy, thrilling restlessness and endless sources of stimulation. But for the Holiday Goddess looking for some time out and a little pampering, New York also knows how to dish up self-indulgent luxury with a dose of serenity on the side. Day Spas Located in a […]

What Women (Don’t) Want From Travel

Memo to hotels and airlines – this is what turns women off travel – and why we don’t take a vacation as often as you’d like. Story – Holiday Goddess Editors and friends.

Coffs Coast foodie gems

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. Where to eat on the Coffs Coast One thing that all the restaurants […]

Alto Tango at Zeta Bar, Sydney

If you’re closer to Sydney than Buenos Aires this winter and in need of a hit of Porteño culture, hit up Zeta Bar, Friday nights at the Hilton. Between July 12 and September 6 Zeta Bar transforms into an experiential venue reminiscent of the glamour of 1930s Buenos Aires every Friday night. Watch sensual Tango performances […]

Sex, Death and Art at MONA Hobart, Tasmania

An avant-garde private art collection dedicated to sex and death, the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) has been hailed as a new beginning for contemporary museums and derided by others as the end of art. Regardless of how you respond to it, MONA is without argument an extraordinary and unforgettable experience. Located on […]