Weddings. Just the word alone is enough to send some brides-to-be into a hive-inducing planning frenzy with table settings, guest lists and menu options taking over prime headspace in the…
Claire PlushApril 29, 2022
Travel is ramping up again and with it the desire to spread our wings and shake off the past two years of being relatively stagnant, some within a tiny 10km…
Claire PlushApril 26, 2022
Baby, it’s cold outside! And while stripping down to your birthday suit in the great outdoors may seem counterproductive to staying warm, when there’s a hot tub waiting it makes…
Claire PlushApril 16, 2022
Leave the shabby tent at home and forget the blow-up mattress, you won’t need either where you’re going. From lavish safari tents in the wilderness to see-through bubbles perched atop…
Claire PlushApril 14, 2022
If the smell of salt air, crash of ocean waves, or the slow whooshing sound of water lapping on the shore are things that help you relax while on a…
Claire PlushMarch 10, 2022
If you can't bear the thought of taking a trip and leaving your tail-wagger at home, we've found 7 Aussie Slow Stays that are not only beautiful and cosy, but…
Claire PlushMarch 3, 2022
If finding a park at the beach and getting sand everywhere isn't your idea of a good time, perhaps a quiet stay with a private pool is the answer to…
Katie GannonJanuary 28, 2022
Being immersed in the warm waters of an outdoor bathtub, surrounded by nature, is the epitome of slowing down. With nothing to do but sip on a glass of local…
Claire PlushNovember 4, 2021
Dreaming of Tasmania never gets old – wide open spaces, fresh produce everywhere and friendly locals who actually want to share their slice of paradise. And with an accommodation scene…
Claire PlushOctober 21, 2021
Shake off the hustle and bustle (and many lockdowns) of Melbourne and steer the car towards freedom, bucolic farmlands, deserted beaches and the charming towns of regional Victoria. From Daylesford…
Claire PlushOctober 7, 2021
Say goodbye to your iso pad and hello to freedom – it’s time to explore way beyond the border lines of your LGA (as soon as that 80% double vaxxed…
Claire PlushOctober 4, 2021
From rustic rainforest cabins to romantic cottages and riverside glamping spots, Queensland is brimming with bespoke getaways waiting to be enjoyed. Whether you live in the Sunshine State or are…
Claire PlushSeptember 26, 2021
After the last two years, we could all use a little bit of 'me time', so it's unsurprising that solo holidays are having a bit of a moment. Imagine escaping…
Claire PlushSeptember 10, 2021
Sure, going on a holiday can feel a little indulgent, especially when the world is a little crazy right now. But the importance of switching off, slowing down, and taking…
Claire PlushAugust 19, 2021
Planning a girls’ reunion, lavish birthday celebration or, you just want some downtime with your people? It’s not always easy to find accommodation where you can all bunker down together,…
Claire PlushAugust 5, 2021
Planning a getaway with the family but stuck in a rut trying to decide between bush and beach, pool or farm stay, minimal or all the trimmings? We get it.…
Claire PlushJuly 15, 2021
Crack the red wine, pull on your favourite pair of woolly socks and get cosy this winter at one of Australia’s best Slow Stays with fireplaces. From tiny beachfront cabins…
Claire PlushJune 17, 2021
If rose petals sprinkled across a hotel bed makes you want to run a mile, treat your special someone to a romantic getaway in one of these adults-only Slow Stays…
Celeste MitchellJanuary 21, 2021
Having previously peaked in popularity between 1950 and 1975, the A-frame is experiencing a serious comeback. Whether it's the triangular shape that always appears so photogenic against any backdrop or…
Krista EppelstunJanuary 14, 2021