Hands up if you’ve tried organising a bunch of friends for a weekend away? If you’re the chief organiser in your group, you’ll know what a tough job it is to decide on a venue & budget that suits everyone. Organising 9 girls for a weekend getaway is like herding cats! It’s even more difficult when some are mums with commitments to juggle to ensure their escape for a well deserved, relaxing weekend away.
This week we attended Luxperience: an industry event for bespoke luxury and high-end experiential travel. If you follow our Instagram feed, you’d think it was all Champagne, canapés and fun in the harbour city, however there was a serious side to the conference. We commenced with a Thought Leaders Forum held at the iconic Luna Park. Luxperience CEO, Lindy Andrews discussed the ‘New Luxury’ in her opening address, which is more personal and immersive travel rather than generic 5 star hotels. We couldn’t agree more and alluxia strives to bring unique experience so you can live like a local and explore the destination, rather than feeling like a tourist. We did note a lack of discussion around technology in tourism, certainly one of our passions…
Here’s our highlights, tips and news in luxury travel and what’s hot in Australia and New Zealand right now!
Byron Bay just keeps getting better! We’ve previously brought you our Byron Bay edit which included some long established favourites, but after a few more recent visits, it’s time to reveal some of the new comers making a mark on this chilled town.
Kym O'Gorman, Marketing & social media guru and self-confessed geek, wife and mother of two finds herself in Byron Bay.
Byron Bay has been a fairly regular feature in my life for the last 25 years, and the idea of a Byron Bay escape is always warmly received. It has provided the backdrop for so many life events – group holidays with treasured girlfriends; the babymoon before the birth of my daughter; my wedding on Watego’s beach and a two-day holiday with myself for my 40th birthday (an inspired present from my girlfriends).
We recently hosted journalist Jessica Jane Sammut and her family at Beach Suites Byron Bay. Jessica reveals where to dine and what to do in Byron Bay and having young children didn't slow down this stylish mum to enjoy a luxury holiday and relax and lose yourself in Byron Bay. Read the full article here.
Start the new year planning the perfect girls getaway! If you’ve made it a new years resolution to spend quality time with your friends and travel more, here’s a little inspiration. A mini-break with friends rejuvenates the spirit, keeps you connected and grounded and has you looking forward to your holiday adventure getting you through the work week.
Here’s some getaway inspiration for a memorable Girls Getaway weekend, which would you choose?
