The Dylan is a beautiful and elegant hotel in an magnificent 17th century building on the Keizersgracht, one of the city’s grandest canals. The Dylan Amsterdam has a secluded garden and a collection of sophisticated suites with superb canal views. They have a collections of rooms and suites, each is unique with highly imaginative combinations of colour, gorgeous fabrics and culture...
Coffee and Chocolate ... ever tasted a nice chocolate with a hot cup of coffee? The chocolate melts and the aroma of the coffee reveal something beautiful ... There is an amazing synergy between Chocolate and Coffee. In the mornings ... especially over Easter I would have my takeaway large Latte at my desk and a piece of chocolate. The...
Set against a dazzling backdrop of bright white sand and sparkling indigo lagoons, Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket offers spectacular recreational opportunities. The lush green hills and coconut groves of Phuket captivate the minds of even the most discerning travelers. The Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket resort is situated on its own small island in the middle of a lagoon on the...
This year we celebrated Christmas with chocolate. Pure un-adulterated chocolate. Our Christmas collection included chocolates and ornaments decorating the table and tree. Haighs flagship store in Melbourne is located at the fashion end of Collins Street, in The Block Arcade. The historic Victorian building is undoubtedly the most beautiful shopping arcade in Australia, with its magnificent architecture, majestic decorative arches and...
We just got back from breakfast this morning and noticed a new award on the counter at the Mailing Room in Canterbury. Following on from Jenny’s post Best Coffee Experiences … VIC vs NSW. It is true that the a great café greets you with a coffee aroma when you walk in the door. This morning our coffee was great, creamy...
This is Melbourne! Davids is in South Yarra and GingerBoy is in Melbourne CBD. We recently took some close friends to Davids. You immediately appreciate the simple, fresh produce traditionally cooked. We have been before so I knew some of the dishes we had to share. Peking Duck pancakes and Shanghai Dumplings - these vinaigrette infused dumplings are really yummy. The staff have been...
Following on from Jenny's post Best Coffee Experiences … VIC vs NSW. I am happy to chronicle some of the best café experiences we have in Sydney. My fondest memories of a great café start when you walk in the door and that aroma greets you. So my top 5 cafés include: Single Origin Roaster (60 Resevoir Street, Surry Hills) What a...
Gaby and I were recently talking about our best coffee experience when we decided to actually put it to a challenge. To describe the best coffee experiences we've had - Victoria v. New South Wales. Being a Victorian I know good coffee - it's in our blood (not literally of course). Last week I was travelling back to Melbourne from Sydney & I read...
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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