http://wandermelon.com Updates and insights on the world's best experiences. Fri, 17 May 2013 23:25:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 http://wandermelon.com/2013/05/05/a-taste-of-orange-regional-food-and-wine-trails-in-australia/ http://wandermelon.com/2013/05/05/a-taste-of-orange-regional-food-and-wine-trails-in-australia/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 07:30:00 +0000 Jane Adams http://wandermelon.com/?p=22404
Jane Adams shares the inside track on some of her favorite regional food and wine trails in NSW. It’s a curious food fact but the regional New South Wales city of Orange is actually famous for its apples – and a vibrant food and wine culture that culminates every year in F.O.O.D Week (aka Food of Orange District). So bounteous is the Orange regional harvest that F.O.O.D the annual gastronomic festival actually runs for nine days,...]]>
Jane Adams shares the inside track on some of her favorite regional food and wine trails in NSW. It’s a curious food fact but the regional New South Wales city of Orange is actually famous for its apples – and a vibrant food and wine culture that culminates every year in F.O.O.D Week (aka Food of Orange District). So bounteous is the Orange regional harvest that F.O.O.D the annual gastronomic festival actually runs for nine days,...]]> http://wandermelon.com/2013/05/05/a-taste-of-orange-regional-food-and-wine-trails-in-australia/feed/ 0 http://wandermelon.com/2012/12/23/australia-an-outback-christmas-on-the-rails/ http://wandermelon.com/2012/12/23/australia-an-outback-christmas-on-the-rails/#comments Mon, 24 Dec 2012 02:48:36 +0000 Marie Barbieri http://wandermelon.com/?p=21423
Marie Barbieri discovers that desolate townships, gourmet cuisine, and ever-changing landscapes make The Indian Pacific Australia’s most iconic journey. Sitting patiently in the Outback Explorer Lounge, I munch on welcome canapés of lemon myrtle curry puffs. I’m itching to hear the hoot and feel the train glide out to begin my 4,352km journey across the continent. A childlike wave of excitement kicks in as we jolt, leaving behind Sydney’s Central Station and its frenzy of tourists...]]>
Marie Barbieri discovers that desolate townships, gourmet cuisine, and ever-changing landscapes make The Indian Pacific Australia’s most iconic journey. Sitting patiently in the Outback Explorer Lounge, I munch on welcome canapés of lemon myrtle curry puffs. I’m itching to hear the hoot and feel the train glide out to begin my 4,352km journey across the continent. A childlike wave of excitement kicks in as we jolt, leaving behind Sydney’s Central Station and its frenzy of tourists...]]> http://wandermelon.com/2012/12/23/australia-an-outback-christmas-on-the-rails/feed/ 0 http://wandermelon.com/2012/10/22/qt-sydney-debuts-as-the-citys-new-destination-hotel-diva/ http://wandermelon.com/2012/10/22/qt-sydney-debuts-as-the-citys-new-destination-hotel-diva/#comments Mon, 22 Oct 2012 20:35:58 +0000 Kate Ayrton http://wandermelon.com/?p=20267
wandermelon's Kate Ayrton, a Sydney local, checks out two of the city's most iconic buildings recently transformed into a modern luxury hotel and entertainment space, and brimming with creative energy. The bar has been raised in Australian urban hospitality with the recent opening of the hip designer QT Sydney Hotel thanks to the AHL Group, one of Australia’s premier entertainment, hospitality, tourism and leisure companies. Located in the heart of the CBD, no expense has been...]]>
wandermelon's Kate Ayrton, a Sydney local, checks out two of the city's most iconic buildings recently transformed into a modern luxury hotel and entertainment space, and brimming with creative energy. The bar has been raised in Australian urban hospitality with the recent opening of the hip designer QT Sydney Hotel thanks to the AHL Group, one of Australia’s premier entertainment, hospitality, tourism and leisure companies. Located in the heart of the CBD, no expense has been...]]> http://wandermelon.com/2012/10/22/qt-sydney-debuts-as-the-citys-new-destination-hotel-diva/feed/ 3 http://wandermelon.com/2012/04/19/the-best-smoked-fish-in-south-australia/ http://wandermelon.com/2012/04/19/the-best-smoked-fish-in-south-australia/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:55:21 +0000 Jason Kessler http://wandermelon.com/?p=18324
Jason Kessler discovers an English family that brings their multi-generational secrets of smoking fish to Oz. The world is getting smaller. French pomme frite have become America’s favorite side dish; pizza that originated in Italy can be found in every corner of the globe, and the McRib is the first food fit for mass consumption that was developed on a spaceship*(1). While we Americans...]]>
Jason Kessler discovers an English family that brings their multi-generational secrets of smoking fish to Oz. The world is getting smaller. French pomme frite have become America’s favorite side dish; pizza that originated in Italy can be found in every corner of the globe, and the McRib is the first food fit for mass consumption that was developed on a spaceship*(1). While we Americans...]]> http://wandermelon.com/2012/04/19/the-best-smoked-fish-in-south-australia/feed/ 0 http://wandermelon.com/2012/01/29/travel-buzz-experience-sydney-in-2012/ http://wandermelon.com/2012/01/29/travel-buzz-experience-sydney-in-2012/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:01:10 +0000 Kate Ayrton http://wandermelon.com/?p=17596
Celebrate Australia Day with this great deal to discover the glittering harbour and ocean city of Sydney. In honor of Australia Day when Australians commemorate the arrival of the first fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788, Qantas Airways, Destination New South Wales and Qantas Vacations are offering a special promotion for this month only: "Experience Sydney in 2012 from $2012pp*". Travelers can book a comprehensive Aussie holiday including airfare, accommodations, tours, activities and more. Available for...]]>
Celebrate Australia Day with this great deal to discover the glittering harbour and ocean city of Sydney. In honor of Australia Day when Australians commemorate the arrival of the first fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788, Qantas Airways, Destination New South Wales and Qantas Vacations are offering a special promotion for this month only: "Experience Sydney in 2012 from $2012pp*". Travelers can book a comprehensive Aussie holiday including airfare, accommodations, tours, activities and more. Available for...]]> http://wandermelon.com/2012/01/29/travel-buzz-experience-sydney-in-2012/feed/ 0 http://wandermelon.com/2012/01/12/sleep-around-the-world-with-airbnb/ http://wandermelon.com/2012/01/12/sleep-around-the-world-with-airbnb/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:52:35 +0000 Kate Ayrton http://wandermelon.com/?p=17320
WanderMelon checks into a popular Airbnb home stay listing in Sydney, Australia. Riffing on the latest pop-up hotel room craze, Airbnb’s micro-hotel model is really taking off. Since the service launched in 2008, it has exploded, growing more than 800% in 2011 and booking over 1.6 million stays in other people’s homes to date, as far away as Australia. Airbnb has become a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover, and easily book unique spaces around...]]>
WanderMelon checks into a popular Airbnb home stay listing in Sydney, Australia. Riffing on the latest pop-up hotel room craze, Airbnb’s micro-hotel model is really taking off. Since the service launched in 2008, it has exploded, growing more than 800% in 2011 and booking over 1.6 million stays in other people’s homes to date, as far away as Australia. Airbnb has become a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover, and easily book unique spaces around...]]> http://wandermelon.com/2012/01/12/sleep-around-the-world-with-airbnb/feed/ 3 http://wandermelon.com/2011/12/13/hayman-island-a-hedonistic-hideaway/ http://wandermelon.com/2011/12/13/hayman-island-a-hedonistic-hideaway/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 03:40:43 +0000 Kate Ayrton http://wandermelon.com/?p=17064
Wandermelon's Kate Ayrton discovers Queensland’s fountain of youth in the precious waters of the Great Barrier Reef. How many places are there in the world where you can take a seaplane to snorkel off one of the planet’s most beautiful reefs or just swim from one room to another? A member of The Leading Hotels of the World since 1988, Hayman Island is one of Australia’s first and most exclusive luxury nature-resorts, located on the northernmost...]]>
Wandermelon's Kate Ayrton discovers Queensland’s fountain of youth in the precious waters of the Great Barrier Reef. How many places are there in the world where you can take a seaplane to snorkel off one of the planet’s most beautiful reefs or just swim from one room to another? A member of The Leading Hotels of the World since 1988, Hayman Island is one of Australia’s first and most exclusive luxury nature-resorts, located on the northernmost...]]> http://wandermelon.com/2011/12/13/hayman-island-a-hedonistic-hideaway/feed/ 2 http://wandermelon.com/2011/12/13/hotel-buzz-celebrate-nye-at-the-observatory-hotel-in-sydney/ http://wandermelon.com/2011/12/13/hotel-buzz-celebrate-nye-at-the-observatory-hotel-in-sydney/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 02:01:46 +0000 Kate Ayrton http://wandermelon.com/?p=17167
Tired of running around trying to figure out where to be on New Year’s Eve or how to snag a good spot to see the fireworks? Celebrate this New Years Eve in comfort and style with a seven course degustation menu at the Observatory Hotel’s Galileo Restaurant in Sydney’s CBD. Ideally placed to enjoy all the midnight action, The Observatory Hotel is a great spot to usher in 2012 in a timelessly elegant fashion. Whether...]]>
Tired of running around trying to figure out where to be on New Year’s Eve or how to snag a good spot to see the fireworks? Celebrate this New Years Eve in comfort and style with a seven course degustation menu at the Observatory Hotel’s Galileo Restaurant in Sydney’s CBD. Ideally placed to enjoy all the midnight action, The Observatory Hotel is a great spot to usher in 2012 in a timelessly elegant fashion. Whether...]]> http://wandermelon.com/2011/12/13/hotel-buzz-celebrate-nye-at-the-observatory-hotel-in-sydney/feed/ 0 http://wandermelon.com/2011/05/26/win-a-free-trip-to-western-australia/ http://wandermelon.com/2011/05/26/win-a-free-trip-to-western-australia/#comments Thu, 26 May 2011 23:26:51 +0000 Kate Ayrton http://wandermelon.com/?p=15114
Courtesy of celebrity chef Curtis Stone, Tourism Western Australia and Down Under Endeavors! All you have to do is become a fan on Facebook to enter the sweepstakes for this extraordinary trip. Western Australia is the largest state in Australia located in the western half of the country and is divided into five distinct regions: the North West, Coral Coast, Golden Outback, Perth, and the South West – each offering a unique outdoor experience exploring the...]]>
Courtesy of celebrity chef Curtis Stone, Tourism Western Australia and Down Under Endeavors! All you have to do is become a fan on Facebook to enter the sweepstakes for this extraordinary trip. Western Australia is the largest state in Australia located in the western half of the country and is divided into five distinct regions: the North West, Coral Coast, Golden Outback, Perth, and the South West – each offering a unique outdoor experience exploring the...]]> http://wandermelon.com/2011/05/26/win-a-free-trip-to-western-australia/feed/ 4 http://wandermelon.com/2011/03/29/dreamtime-at-gwinganna/ http://wandermelon.com/2011/03/29/dreamtime-at-gwinganna/#comments Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:00:17 +0000 Kate Ayrton http://wandermelon.com/?p=6279
wandermelon explores a sacred place of deep relaxation, healing, restoration and rejuvenation on the east coast of Australia. Gwinganna is perched on a beautiful plateau in Queensland’s lush hinterlands with stunning valley and ocean views, Gwinganna (meaning “lookout”) was the name given to the land by the Kombumberri clan of Aborigines. Originally owned by a wealthy publisher for the private enjoyment of his friends and family, the property was bought in 2004 by Tony de Leede,...]]>
wandermelon explores a sacred place of deep relaxation, healing, restoration and rejuvenation on the east coast of Australia. Gwinganna is perched on a beautiful plateau in Queensland’s lush hinterlands with stunning valley and ocean views, Gwinganna (meaning “lookout”) was the name given to the land by the Kombumberri clan of Aborigines. Originally owned by a wealthy publisher for the private enjoyment of his friends and family, the property was bought in 2004 by Tony de Leede,...]]> http://wandermelon.com/2011/03/29/dreamtime-at-gwinganna/feed/ 2