Archive for May, 2008

Palazzo Versace Hotel - Gold Coast (Queensland)

Palazzo Versace Hotel – Gold Coast (Queensland)


Posted May 22, 2008 under Accommodation, Restaurants

It was Christmas Eve 2006 and we just checked in to the Palazzo Versace Hotel on the Gold Coast. The hotel is oppulent, amazing and over the top. We are shown our room, the door swings open and we walk in to the reception room (apparently it is also known as the anti-chamber) with lounge, chairs, desk and cabinet. Each...

 

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Chocolate Shopping - Leonidas Cocoabean

Chocolate Shopping – Leonidas Cocoabean


Posted May 10, 2008 under Fashion & Accessories

I admit it, I love chocolate. And so I am watching morning TV and a report on the health benefits of Belgium chocolate catches my attention.  As if we needed an excuse to eat good Chocolate, but this was where I heard of Leonidas Cocoabean. Being the chocolate-loving health fanatic that I am, I did pay attention to the decadent images...

 

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Historical granduer of Werribee Mansion (Victoria)

Historical granduer of Werribee Mansion (Victoria)


Posted May 4, 2008 under Accommodation

When it comes to castles, mansions and manors we relish the opportunity to step back in time ... to experience the lost granduer of yester-year. Ever since our stay in the Chateau d'Ermenonville in France we try to add a unique segway of luxury. Werribee Mansion has been described as "a magnificent Italianate-style mansion". Built in 1877, it is testament to...

 

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