For Jac’s birthday this year, I booked us a couple of nights at the Crown Metropol, formerly the Intercontinental Hotel, at Crown Perth, formerly known as the Burswood Entertainment Complex. The package I booked under was called Meet me at the Metropol and included valet parking and buffet breakfast at the Atrium Buffet each morning. [&hellip…
In October, I travelled to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates as a guest of Emirates and the Government of Dubai, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing. This is the fifth post in my blog series on that trip. Camel races Our day began early. We boarded our mini bus, bleary-eyed and quieter than usual […]
In October, I travelled to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates as a guest of Emirates and the Government of Dubai, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing. This is the second post in my blog series on that trip. Jumeirah Creekside Hotel Our driver from Arabian Adventures drove us from the airport to Jumeirah Creekside […]
This trip was hosted (what does this mean?) – I travelled to Cambodia and Vietnam and experienced the RV Mekong Pandaw cruise as a guest of Vietnam Airlines. Breakfast at Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa, Siem Reap Next time I visit Cambodia, I’d like to spend longer at the Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa. Our […]
This trip was hosted (what does this mean?) – I travelled to Cambodia and Vietnam and experienced the RV Mekong Pandaw cruise as a guest of Vietnam Airlines. Koulen II Restaurant buffet and traditional dance show On our second night in Siem Reap, after a day exploring the temples at Angkor Archaeological Park, our driver […]
After 10+ hours of travel including two flights, we arrive at Siem Reap International Airport just before 9pm where we are met by our guide, Sam. We all climb into our private bus to go to the Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa, where we’ll be staying for the next two nights. This trip was hosted […]
In March, I was in Sydney to attend the Singapore Takeout dining event. I decided extend my stay for a few days and enjoy a mini break. Upon arrival, I took a cab to The Sebel Pier One in The Rocks, where I was staying. It’s very close to Sydney Harbour Bridge – below it, […]
Like last year, several high tea events have been held at different city venues as part of Eat Drink Perth. We rather liked the idea of a Parisian-style high tea served in the elegant dining room at Origins Restaurant at the Pan Pacific Hotel. At AU$55 per person, it was the most pricey of the […]
What a great way to start lunch on a warm and sunny Saturday! As we take our seats, Jac asks if the bartender can whip us up a couple of cold and fruity mocktails. This request is cheerfully received and we’re soon presented with these lurid but lovely strawberry and lime slushies. Strawberry and lime […]
Thanks for all your comments and interest in my posts about our recent stay at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Perth. I sent a letter to the Hyatt Regency Hotel Perth, dated 24th August, describing my disappointments and experience. I received an impressively prompt response from the general manager of the hotel, dated 28th August. […]