Tour the Vineyards of Orange with Sianna
Over the years I have visited many of Australia’s (and the World’s) most popular wine regions, self-appointing myself as a top-notch wine judge! I recently spent time in the up-and-coming tourist destination of Orange, and have nothing but fantastic reviews. It may not be the first destination that would have come to mind when planning an Australian wine getaway but it really should be! Approximately 3.5 hours drive from Sydney and 2 hours from ...
The Byron Bay Buzz
I’m a sucker for a short break to Byron Bay - from morning to evening there is always a great buzz (and never a dull outfit). The restaurant and cafe options are quality and aplenty. I think we made it to a third of the places I wanted to dine at - I guess not a bad problem to have. The beaches are beautiful and apparently the surf is always ‘up’ but for some ...
Wendy’s Excellent Red Centre Adventure – November 2020
I have always wanted to experience one of Australia’s iconic train journeys and in November I boarded The Ghan in Darwin, bound for Adelaide. We opted for a few days in Darwin and stayed at the waterfront precinct. This area is close to the cruise terminal, has a variety of restaurants and has easy walking access to the city centre. Darwin does not feel like a capital city but is laid back and easy ...
Melinda and Jo’s Antarctica adventure
24 November – 10 December 2019 Aboard Silver Cloud It was an absolute privilege to be invited to join this magnificent cruise departing Buenos Aires 24 November. We joined our ship and searched to see what Silver Cloud had to offer us during our journey. We were not disappointed. Cabins were quite large for a newly converted expedition ship with a walk in shower, sitting area and balcony. Ample storage for two girls with winter ...
Sianna’s Spanish Sojourn
I visited Madrid and the Basque Country on a whirlwind 7-day tour arranged by the Spanish Tourism Board. First stop was the loud, fashion forward, on its own clock, clean and green Madrid. I truly LOVE this city! Our Virtuoso hotel, Villa Magma, was located in the Salamanca district, just outside the bustling downtown. It’s a beautiful area filled with wonderful eateries, boutique and designer shopping. A little jetlagged but far too excited to ...
