Orange crush

January 31, 2023

Some of the most historic accommodation in the Orange region has just re-opened after major refurbishments, travel editor Winsor Dobbin reports. The storied Mayfield Homestead has once again opened its doors to welcome guests to […]

Go With The Flow

January 1, 2023

Cruising is back, but not all ships are multi-storey giants. Travel editor Winsor Dobbin looks at some of the options for taking to the water in 2023. I am not a big fan of those […]

Why Slovenia should be on your travel radar

December 6, 2022

Ljubljana is difficult to pronounce, but easy to love. Travel editor Winsor Dobbin explores the delightful capital of Slovenia. Slovenia has just been named one of the top 25 destinations in the world for 2023 by […]

Yarra Valley Gems

October 31, 2022

The Yarra Valley is one of Australia’s most popular wine and gourmet destinations. Travel editor Winsor Dobbin goes tasting. From Oakridge to Rochford, TarraWarra Estate to De Bortoli, Yarra Yering to Coldstream Hills, Levantine Hill […]

Tasmania’s Time to Shine

September 30, 2022

Warmer days see Tasmania emerge from its winter slumbers. Travel editor Winsor Dobbin checks out two contrasting bases from which to explore the island state. The Little Seed Take an idyllic farm on 15 acres […]

State of deliciousness

September 1, 2022

South Australia is a dream destination for wine and food lovers. Travel editor Winsor Dobbin visits two vastly different hotels with gourmet appeal. Garçon Bleu, Sofitel Adelaide There is something about a beautifully cooked French […]

Sparkling destination

August 1, 2022

There are plenty of tasty reasons to visit the heartland of the Prosecco wine region in Italy, travel editor Winsor Dobbin reports. It was a lazy summer afternoon as we strolled the sleepy streets of […]

All aboard to Phuket

June 27, 2022

Words: Winsor Dobbin There is reggae music coming from the beach bars. The massage ladies are in full voice and the food stalls are back in business, travel editor Winsor Dobbin reports. Phuket is ready, […]

Serious Fun

May 31, 2022

A recent arrival on the Melbourne hotel scene ticks a lot of boxes, travel editor Winsor Dobbin reports. Finding a hotel that has the right vibe for you is hard enough. Discovering a hotel that […]

Thai bliss

May 2, 2022

Thailand has reopened to Australian tourists and travel editor Winsor Dobbin reports from poolside with a cocktail in hand. Phuket is always a delight – and the Melia Hotels group is known for running top-notch […]

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