It is generally what you expect the least that sticks with you the most about a holiday. And last year when I was visiting Cairns for a conference, I was surprised to find my favourite experience was inland, far from the Great Barrier Reef and the …
Accommodation
BELMONT LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK – ACCESSIBLE LAKE MACQUARIE ACCOMMODATION
As a family we review a lot of accommodation so it’s pretty hard to impress us these days. Occasionally, and I mean very occasionally, we see something that gives me tingles. That feeling comes from seeing a property which is outstanding, a place …
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL SAN FRANCISCO – ACCESSIBLE SAN FRANCISCO
Walking into the Intercontinental Hotel in San Francisco I felt an air of opulence envelope me. I knew immediately I'd feel right at home and was disappointed my stay was only one night. The location near Union Square also provided a great base for …
NORTHPOINT APARTMENTS – ACCESSIBLE PORT MACQUARIE
We're regular visitors to the Port Macquarie region and we've stayed in a variety of apartments and houses in the area over the last 20 odd years. I've always been keen to stay in Northpoint Apartments because of its ideal location and incredible …
ALICE SPRINGS YHA ACCOMMODATION REVIEW – ACCESSIBLE ALICE SPRINGS
On our family’s first experience staying in a youth hostel (Sydney Harbour YHA) we had many preconceived ideas about hostels challenged. While Hubby and I had done some hostel hopping around Europe before children, we’d never considered it as an …
VIRGIN HOTEL SAN FRANCISCO – ACCESSIBLE ACCOMMODATION SAN FRANCISCO
I have the privilege of inspecting and staying in many hotels each year. Many tick the accessibility and comfort boxes but individuality is sadly lacking. It's rare to feel surprised and wowed by a hotel, which makes it all the more delightful when …
ARGONAUT HOTEL – ACCESSIBLE SAN FRANCISCO
As I walked into the historic Argonaut Hotel at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, I was overwhelmed with wonderful memories. I last stayed at the Argonaut Hotel in 2012 with Hubby and the kids. Located in the historic Haslett Warehouse and built in …
STEWART HOTEL NEW YORK – ACCESSIBLE NEW YORK
New York is filled with a dazzling number of hotels, but if you don't know your uptown from downtown, you're probably confused as to where to rest your head in the city that never sleeps. Location is key in New York. While the bus system is fully …
RILEY CRYSTALBROOK COLLECTION RESORT – CAIRNS ACCESSIBLE ACCOMMODATION
When I travelled to Cairns in October, Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort, was the new kid on the block. And what a unique stamp it has made on the hotel scene. Although travelling without the family on this occasion, I was keen to check out …
THE WESTIN BRISBANE – ACCESSIBLE ACCOMMODATION BRISBANE
As a city, Brisbane has been lucky to have several new hotels with accessible accommodation open in recent years. On my last visit I stayed at the Westin Brisbane. It came highly recommended and has some lovely accessible features. Located in the …