Bursting with character, Sydney is a vibrant city catering to all your desires whether you seek exhilaration and exploration or 100% relaxation. Discover Sydney’s unique blend of dining, shopping and recreation options in one of the world’s most attractive city environments. The personality of Sydney’s dining scene is as distinctive as the city itself, reflecting its multicultural diversity and willingness to embrace new things. Find a fresh approach to flavour combinations at numerous …

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recorded at the Vonda Youngman centre North Tamborine. concert for the australian fire and flood relief.

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Lowdwon recorded live at Vonda Youngman centre North Tamborine for Australian fire and flood relief fund.

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Location:
This boutique hotel is situated close to the centre of the Golden Triangle in Cannes, 50 m away from the Croisette. This is where all the restaurants, bars, nightclubs and shops are. The beach is also directly nearby. The old town of Suquet and the Forville market are only 500 m away. Nice airport is 24 km away.

Facilities:
The themed hotel spreads over 5 floors and is founded on the principles of Feng Shui. The decoration in the 95 rooms, of which 15 are suites, is based around the 5 continents. The hotel’s facilities include an air-conditioned foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, a hotel safe, a cloakroom and lift access. There is also a café, a kiosk, a restaurant and a bar, as well as a games room, a TV room and conference facilities. 24-hour room service is available for an additional charge, as is broadband Internet access, a laundry service, a car park and a garage with a parking service.

Rooms:
Each of the 5 floors is Feng Shui decorated in the style of a continent: Pop Art represents America, the 1001 Nights atmosphere is for Africa, Harmony stands for Oceans and Australia, Montmartre decoration symbolises Europe and Zen is for Asia. All rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite/cable TV, a DVD player and for a fee, broadband Internet access. They also include a bathroom/shower with hairdryer, a king-size or double bed, a minibar/fridge, a direct dial telephone, air conditioning and a safe.

Sports/Entertainment:
There is a relaxation area for guests on the roof. Here, guests will find an outdoor pool with a poolside snack bar, a sun terrace with sun loungers and parasols, as well as a Jacuzzi with a view onto the Mediterranean. For a fee, guests can use the Turkish bath and the massage service, as well as the beauty salon and the health spa. Sun loungers and parasols (charges apply) have been laid out on the beach for use by hotel guests. Mandelieu golf course is around 30 minutes away by car.

Meals:
A continental breakfast may be selected from a buffet each morning. Dinner may be taken à la carte. Mediterranean cuisine is on offer, mixed with spicy influences from distant shores.

Payment:
All major credit cards, such as American Express, Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard and VISA, are accepted as methods of payment.

How to get there:
There is a taxi stand and a bus stop on the Croisette. The train station is situated just 200 m from the hotel.

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Situation:
Le complexe est situé sur la superbe Sunset Coast de Perth, à seulement 20 min de trajet au nord du quartier des affaires de la ville, le Central Business District. Il est le seul complexe en Australie-Occidentale à se trouver si près de la plage. Il se trouve à 750 m du port Hillary’s Boat Harbour et de ses commerces, cafés restaurants, de l’AQWA - Aquarium of Western Australia - et du ferry en direction de Rottnest Island. Des parcours de golf de rang international, les centres commerciaux les plus importants, les cinémas, et les stades Arena Joondalup et Challenge Stadium se trouvent à proximité de l’établissement. L’aéroport de Perth est à 30 km.

Equipement:
Cet hôtel appartements de bord de plage compte 80 chambres dont 26 suites, 38 appartements et 16 studios répartis sur 2 étages.

Chambres:
Les studios sont semblables aux chambres d’hôtel standard. Conçus pour 2 personnes, ils comprennent un lit queen-size, un canapé, une cafetière/théière, un mini bar/réfrigérateur, un grille-pain, un balcon et une salle de bain complète. Les studios dits Studio Ocean View sont également similaires à des chambres d’hôtel standard. Ils comprennent un lit queen-size, un canapé, la télévision avec chaîne payantes, une cafetière/théière, un mini bar, un grille-pain, un balcon et une salle de bain complète. Une grande diversité de chambres est disponible.

Sport/Animations:
Le complexe se trouve à proximité du port Hillary’s Boat Harbour et est un lieu très populaire pour les personnes à la recherche de divertissements, de shopping ou de relaxation. La plage est protégée et sûre, vous pourrez vous y baigner. Elle est dailleurs très prisée par les voyageurs. L’endroit propose des attractions aussi bien pour les jeunes que pour les moins jeunes. A Sorrento Quay, vous trouverez loisirs et établissements gastronomiques, directement au bord de locéan. Voici dailleurs la zone de divertissement la plus appréciée de la Sunset Coast, elle est ouverte toute lannée.

Repas:
Vous trouverez des restaurants sur place et à proximité. La plupart des établissements disposent d’un système charge-back. Le complexe en propose pour tous les goûts : Il Gambero est un restaurant italien ; le White Salt Cafe est un café funky situé sur la plage et le Voyage Kitchen and Deli est un café bio à la mode.

Cartes de crédit:
Les cartes de crédit American Express, Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard et Visa sont acceptées.

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Location:
The hotel is perfectly positioned on Darwin’s Esplanade, in the CBD. It is only a leisurely 5-minute walk from the heart of the city’s shopping district. Darwin Botanic Gardens, Smith St. Mall, Mitchell Street Entertainment Precinct and Wharf Precinct can all be found in the vicinity. It is about 10 km from Darwin International Airport.

Facilities:
Relaxation is an art form at this hotel. It is complemented by a touch of tropical elegance and efficient, friendly guest service. It was renovated in 2007, and offers 197 rooms in total spread across 5 floors. It is air-conditioned and has a lobby, 24-hour reception, a hotel-safe, currency exchange facility, café, bar and restaurant. Conference facilities, Internet and WLAN access, as well as room and laundry services are also available. Parking facilities are offered to guests arriving by car.

Rooms:
All rooms are non-smoking. The standard rooms feature an en suite bathroom with bathtub, a hairdryer, direct dial telephone, cable/satellite TV, coffee/tea making facilities, a safe, individually regulated air conditioning, an iron/ironing board and minibar.

Sports/Entertainment:
The fitness centre at the hotel is air-conditioned, and features a hi-tech gym facility with electronic equipment and weights. It also offers an outdoor pool. The nearest golf course is about 3 km away.

Meals:
The Sirocco restaurant introduces an innovative marriage of flavours of food and wines with Mediterranean influences and hints of the Territory. It provides a comfortable and relaxed environment that offers fresh mouth-watering food matched with quality wines, and served by friendly, attentive staff. The Sirocco Bar is the perfect place to enjoy a pre-dinner drink or refreshing tail.

Misc.:
A free morning newspaper is delivered directly to the room.

How to get there:
From Darwin Airport, go north on Henry Wrigley Dr., before exiting left onto McMilans Rd. Continue along McMilans Rd as far as the intersection. Turn left onto Bagot Rd. Take the overpass and then go directly to the city on STUART highway. This then becomes Daly. Continue to the end of the street and then take a left. The hotel should now be in sight.

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Location:
This hotel is the most centrally located hotel in Adelaide. It is situated in the heart of the city just a short distance from the major cultural attractions, the shopping precinct and entertainment centres. Adelaide International Airport is 12 km from the hotel.

Facilities:
This is a true boutique hotel in Adelaide. A uniquely restored Neo-Georgian property, it is reminiscent of the grand mansions of yesteryear, mixing traditional charm with contemporary elegance. There are a total of 60 rooms including 15 suites and the hotel is air-conditioned throughout. Guests can enjoy amenities such as a lobby with a 24-hour reception desk, a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, lift access, a bar, a restaurant and conference facilities. For additional charges WLAN Internet access and room and laundry services are on offer.

Rooms:
Classically appointed Neo-Georgian rooms and suites boasting rich traditional colourings and high ceilings give a feeling of warmth and relaxation. Rooms feature a king or two queen beds, an en suite bathroom with a shower and bath and a hairdryer, as well as a direct dial telephone, a satellite TV, a radio, Internet access, a minibar, a mini fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, a microwave and an iron and ironing board. Rooms also have a large armchair and a table and chairs. Finally, the rooms include air conditioning and heating units that can be individually regulated.

Sports/Entertainment:
Guests have free use of the indoor heated swimming pool, the large indoor spa and the fully equipped gymnasium. Running or walking maps for the nearby Torrens River Parks are available for free from reception and casual discount rates are available for Fitness First located across the road. Discounts are also available for the nearby North Adelaide Golf Club.

Meals:
Located on the ground floor, Blanc Bistro offers an array of à la carte dishes utilising fresh local produce including Port Lincoln Seafood, Coffin Bay Oysters and Barossa Valley speciality produce. Combined with an extensive wine list including a hand picked selection of great wines by Stephen Henschke, head winemaker for Henschke Wines, and great service, this restaurant will far surpass guests expectations. It also offers its award winning menu in room, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Payment:
The following credit cards are accepted in this hotel: American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA.

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In this episode of Dining Downunder, Vic Cherikoff heads off to the west of Sydney and visits the historical and heritage listed Hydro Majestic Hotel in the Blue Mountains. This grand hotel is situated on an escarpment at Medlow Bath and offers magnificent, sweeping views of the Megalong Valley and Kanimbla Ranges.

Completed in 1891, The Hydro Majestic Hotel was originally operated as a thermal therapeutic centre with mountain baths of mineralised water for restorative health and relaxation. In 1902, Australian retailer, Mark Foy purchased the site and at that stage the town was known as ‘Medlow’. He successfully petitioned the New South Wales government to change the name to Medlow Bath, the current name. It is not known if he requested the name changed to make the name sound more prestigious, or if he wanted to avoid confusion with another town called Medlow, also in New South Wales.

Although never officially used for gambling, the casino building is an ornate, late Victorian, Italianate, wedding-cake structure which serves as the grand ballroom today. The highly decorative ceiling panels of beaten metal were shipped from Chicago after the World Expo in the early 1900s and embled in 1903.

After many decades of decline and neglect the Hydro Majestic underwent a series of major refurbishments during the 1990s and it is now under Accor management and has been transformed into a unique, modern mountain retreat. In the dead of winter, beside a roaring open fire, you can order from an international class menu or enjoy warming drinks of your choice. Throughout the rest of the seasons, there’s bush walking to work up an appetite for the evening’s dining although the packed lunches provided for hikers removes the need to forage for sustenance from the valley tracks.

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One hour north-west of Melbourne, the rolling hills and farmland of Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges are dotted with charming towns offering an array of health and beauty treatments, scenic surrounds and gardens, a thriving arts and crafts community and award winning food and wine.

Home to the greatest concentration of naturally occurring mineral springs in Australia and an array of wonderful spa centres, the Daylesford and Hepburn Springs area is noted as a centre for relaxation, health, wellbeing and of course pampering. There are also excellent galleries, antique shops and fine restaurants.

Impressive mansions, striking landscapes and some of Victoria’s finest gardens combine to create the old world ambience of the nearby Macedon Ranges. Tour Mount Macedon’s heritage gardens, explore the 19th century streetscapes of Woodend and Kyneton lined with galleries, antique shops and craft outlets or visit the legendary Hanging Rock, the haunting backdrop to The Picnic at Hanging Rock book and film.

The Macedon Ranges is also a cool-climate wine region known for producing outstanding sparkling wine, pinot noir and chardonnay. There are more than 40 wineries inviting visitors to sample their product and there’s also an abundance of local produce, from tasty meats to wild mushrooms, crisp apples and succulent berries. There are more great cellar doors in and around Sunbury producing excellent shiraz and cabernet.

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Bursting with character, Sydney is a vibrant city catering to all your desires whether you seek exhilaration and exploration or 100% relaxation. Discover Sydney’s unique blend of dining, shopping and recreation options in one of the world’s most attractive city environments.

The personality of Sydney’s dining scene is as distinctive as the city itself, reflecting its multicultural diversity and willingness to embrace new things. Find a fresh approach to flavour combinations at numerous gourmet restaurants, many of which are on the harbour and enjoy outstanding views. While high-end dining experiences are plentiful cafe society thrives in Sydney’s inner precincts and beaches. Paddington and Balmain have flourishing pub-dining scenes and quality food is also on offer at historic pubs in The Rocks.

Sydney’s shopping offers everything your heart could desire. The City Centre is home to major retail centres offering a range of boutiques and specialty stores, and international designers including DKNY, Versace and Gucci. Find Australian designers such as Morrissey, Collette Dinnigan and Alannah Hill in Oxford Street, Paddington.

Recreation is a specialty of Sydney’s, a city that takes full advantage of its natural environs. Soak up Sydney life on the Bondi to Bronte coastal walk, just one of many on offer. The Rose Bay to Watson’s Bay and The Spit to Manly walks hug the harbour offering spectacular views. Challenge yourself by climbing Sydney’s Harbour Bridge or enjoy a thrilling jet-boat jaunt.

Gain an insight into Sydney Harbour’s history on a cruise, or board a yacht to explore the harbour’s hidden coves. For further relaxation experience the holiday feel of Sydney’s Northern Beaches stretching from Manly to Palm Beach. Escape to Outer Sydney to explore areas steeped in history and rich in natural beauty.

Feel free to take part in the Sydney experience, tasting the lifestyle along the way.

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