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Looking for some travel inspiration? We asked our favourite travel journalists and writers for their tips for what's hot in 2015:

As we start a new year, we take a moment to reflect on the places we've been, the good times shared and the adventures we've had in the year gone by. In 2014, we travelled to 19 different regions of Australia to unearth the best of the best in each region, conducting site inspections and experiencing these unique getaways. It's a tough job, but someone has to do it! 

Here's our list of our favourite, memorable and amazing accommodation to add to your bucket list for 2015.

Floriade is Australia’s biggest celebration of spring. This iconic Canberra event, which is now in its 27th year, runs from the 13th of September to the 12th of October 2014.

Spring is a time for new beginnings. Shake off those winter blues and indulge in a spring getaway to feel the joy of possibilities the season can bring. Cultural festivals, sporting events and nature in bloom make these short break destinations a must-visit in springtime.

We’ve scoured the alluxia collection and gathered our Top 10 Spring Flings: 

Gin-lovers of the world rejoice, it’s World Gin Day today! That’s right, it’s the official day to celebrate everybody’s favourite juniper-based spirit. Fill your glass with G&T, raise it high, clink it with a friend’s and toast good times.

Here’s our roundup of the best gin infused bars across Australia.

The countdown to winter school holidays has begun.  Are you still lost for ideas of where to go and what to do?  We know you’d like to curl up with a good book in front of a log fire and drink red wine, but there’s the small question of what to do with the kids for two weeks. 

We’ve done the hard work for you, so all you have to do is pick your favourite destination and choose one of the gorgeous accommodation options we’ve hand picked for you.