This year Anzac Day falls on a Thursday, so it’s the perfect opportunity to take Friday off (cough, cough) and have a very Australian long weekend.
For Sydneysiders, a short drive from the city has you experiencing the majesty of the Blue Mountains, or sip wine fireside in the Hunter Valley for a weekend of pure bliss. If you’d rather catch the last rays of summer, try a beachside getaway to Port Stephens or the beautiful Central Coast.
It’s no secret we love our food and wine here at The Urban List and that we also love weekend getaways and sunshine. So, we are super excited about the upcoming Port Douglas Carnivale, which brings together all of these elements in ten sundrenched days of feasting. This Far North Queensland beauty offers chic dining, cafes, and cocktail lounges plus year-round sunshine, making it the perfect winter escape.
Far North Queensland has a style all of its own. The laid-back nature of the locals is infectious and you’ll soon be relaxing with a beer under the swirling fans in the local pub enjoying this tropical oasis.
We asked Michelle Behsman, Sales & Marketing Manager at Thala Beach Lodge to share her insider tips on what she loves about Port Douglas and Far North Queensland.
We asked Jeff Aquilina, Director of atHotel Group to share his insider tips on what he loves about Airlie Beach and The Whitsundays.
As part of Canberra’s centenary celebrations, Alluxia’s Sally Scott checks out our nation’s capital and finds there’s more than just public servants and roundabouts.
Feel like spoiling your loved one with a special Valentine’s Day Romantic Getaway? If you’re a man who is out to impress, nothing works better than making the effort, together with a little planning to show you care. Take it beyond the petrol station flowers and sad chocolates from the supermarket and think about quality time with your partner. So, be organised and plan ahead but we’ve done the hard work for you and here’s our roundup of the most romantic experiences:
