Weekend Escapes

August 5, 2019

Tips for Planning a Weekend Away with a Baby

In Travelling With Kids, Weekend Escapes

We’ve been travelling with our baby, Evie, ever since she was a few months old. We’ve been on some big adventures together as a family, including the Cook Islands and Byron Bay, and also smaller weekend getaways close to our…

by Rachel Bale

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October 8, 2018

How to Spend 3 Perfect Days in Charleston

In City Breaks, USA, Weekend Escapes

Charleston, South Carolina is one of the most popular cities along the East Coast for good reason. Oozing with southern charm, Charleston is the place to visit if you love picture-perfect houses, shopping at local boutiques, great food and American…

by Claire Waggoner

See the Best of Palm Springs in 48 Hours

In City Breaks, USA, Weekend Escapes

Palm Springs in southern California is a playground for cool hunters. If you like retro-chic, Palm Springs is your place. Located only 90 minutes east of LA, this hip desert town is full of bold colours, mid-century marvels and, of course, those…

by Rachel Bale

The Best of Lagos, Portugal in 48 Hours

In Portugal, Weekend Escapes

With 300 days of sunshine a year, craggy coastlines and affordable living costs, it’s no wonder that the Algarve in southern Portugal is such a popular holiday destination. If visiting Lagos for just a short weekend escape, it’s important to…

by Vanessa

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May 11, 2017

The Best of San Diego: A First-Timer’s Guide

In City Breaks, North America, USA, Weekend Escapes

I’ve grown to truly adore San Diego, which is located on the western coast of the United States. It’s one of the southern most cities in the state of California, close to the border of Mexico. Its temperate climate, beautiful beaches and…

by Mikkel Paige

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March 2, 2017

A Dreamy Birthday in Paris

In City Breaks, France, Journal, Weekend Escapes

For our birthdays, Ben and I never buy each other ‘things’. Instead, we always gift each other with a beautiful experience because don’t memories make the best gift of all? Last year, I planned a trip to Tulum in Mexico over his birthday and…

by Rachel Bale

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December 12, 2016

How to Spend a Perfect Day in Beechworth

In Australia, Food and Wine, Road Trips, Weekend Escapes

After spending the morning exploring Chiltern and Yackandandah, two of the High Country’s most charming country towns, Camilla from The Alimental Sage and I continued our journey south through the Indigo Shire to our final stop of our trip: Beechworth. Known…

by Rachel Bale

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Chiltern, Historical Town, High Country, Victoria, Street

December 6, 2016

A Detour Through the High Country’s Most Charming Historical Towns

In Australia, Road Trips, Weekend Escapes

With its rich, colonial past and gold mining heritage, its offering of gourmet temptations and reputation for producing some of Australia’s best wine, there’s so much begging to be discovered in Victoria’s High Country. After spending the previous day winery hopping…

by Rachel Bale

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Grapevine Glamping, Cofield Wines, Rutherglen

November 28, 2016

A Wine Lover’s Dream: Grapevine Glamping in Rutherglen

In Australia, Food and Wine, Hotels, Reviews, Weekend Escapes

Wine lovers take note: I’ve found you the accommodation that all your wine dreams are made of. After a long lunch at historical winery, All Saints Estate, followed by a little pedal power to cellar door hop around town (read about…

by Rachel Bale

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