Hotels + Resorts, Travel

HOTEL REVIEW : QT Bondi – Sydney, Australia

In comparison to its sibling hotels and resorts around Australia, QT Bondi is the quieter, more laid back and modest of the family, pulling heavily on its neighbourhood’s personality and iconic status to satisfy guests’ appetites for the Bondi lifestyle. There is also little fanfare on arrival at QT Bondi; the glitz of other QT […]

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Hotels + Resorts, Travel

HOTEL REVIEW : Saint James Paris, France

Paris, the city of love. This magical destination is irrevocably one of the most desired places to visit for lovers the world over. It is little wonder that Paris is high on the list for newlyweds, and Pen To Paper Media has discovered a romantically luxurious gem in the 16th Arrondissement named, The Saint James Paris. […]

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Festivals, Music

The Lost Lands Festival

When you think of the term ‘family friendly’, you often wince at the thought of some watered-down event, filled to the brim with prams, screaming kids and stressed parents. So when The Lost Lands was touted as, “a festival where you can bring the whole family”, created by the founder of Falls Festival, I was […]

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Destination, Travel

TRAVEL DESTINATION: Byron Bay, Australia

Byron Bay is a place deeply set in the hearts of many. From the local surfers who understand the magic of the surrounding waters; tourists who flock to this beacon of natural wonders; alternative lifestyle lovers who want to embrace the laid back philosophy; or the families that crave an escape from the routines of […]

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Hotels + Resorts, Travel

RESORT REVIEW : QT Port Douglas, Australia

Think 1950’s Los Angeles meets tropical Far North Queensland. Dream about a monochromatic palette dotted with bursts of colour synonymous with Australian flora. Imagine minimalist retro luxury coupled with a fun and cool vibe. Open your eyes and wander into the QT Port Douglas. Despite not backing onto the famed Four Mile Beach like some […]

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Hotels + Resorts, Travel

HOTEL REVIEW: The Adelphi – Melbourne, Australia

Entering the world of the Adelphi Hotel is like stepping inside a magical portal. Everything is heightened; your senses, your mood, your appetite for sugar. As you step off the Flinders Lane sidewalk – passing beneath the glass bottom of the rooftop pool that daringly juts out stories above your head – and make your […]

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Hotels + Resorts, Travel

HOTEL REVIEW: Stamford Plaza – Brisbane, Australia

It may seem like a lot to ask from one hotel. Provide a super convenient and central location, be family friendly and perfect for business travel, have a  waterfront restaurant with buffet breakfast, luxury suites with top notch amenities, a stunning view, well equipped gym… Oh, and don’t forget the heated outdoor pool. Impossible you say? […]

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