
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 PlushDecember 22, 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 set amongst…

Claire PlushDecember 7, 2022

Sydney’s a stunner, there’s no doubt. But when all that city buzz gets too much, a retreat to the South Coast is a necessary getaway. From ocean-at-your-door beach shacks to…

Desta CullenNovember 23, 2022

Vineyards, deserted beaches, world-class food and wine, rolling farmlands… the list of reasons to visit Western Australia reads like a wish list for the dream life. With so much to…

Claire PlushNovember 20, 2022

Sea breezes, a soundtrack of crashing waves, salt water, sandy feet; there’s no argument that staying by the beach is a slow-paced tonic for busy souls. With a bounty of…

Claire PlushOctober 23, 2022

Planning a holiday across the pond? With secluded beaches, craggy snow-capped mountains and an abundance of wildlife (and friendly locals), the land of the long white cloud is a nature-lover’s…

Claire PlushSeptember 27, 2022

Everyone sets out to explore new places differently. Some travel with nature walks or heart-palpating activities in their sights, and others, are led by their stomach and the promise of…

Claire PlushAugust 18, 2022

Small, inviting and fuss-free, cabins are the gateway to a simpler life; one where the words “shiny” and “new” are replaced with “well-loved” and “comfortable”. Found along rugged coastlines, hidden…

Claire PlushAugust 17, 2022

Waking up at 6am to the squawk of hungry children — your own or your neighbour’s — is hardly going to cue the romance. Which is why carving out pockets…

Claire PlushJuly 31, 2022

Finding the perfect place for a retreat, doesn’t have to be difficult. When guided by a criteria that involves spacious common areas, beautiful nooks for solo down time and a…

Claire PlushJuly 31, 2022

Feeding our insatiable desire to downsize and simplify, there’s never been such a choice of incredible tiny homes to retreat to in Australia. From seaside cabins to architecturally designed vineyard…

Claire PlushJuly 14, 2022

Clear the jam-packed calendar sticking to your fridge and take a drive to the country, where bucolic pastures are aplenty, the fresh air is bountiful and the only traffic jam…

Claire PlushJune 29, 2022

The only thing better than a day sipping vino at a winery, is knowing that you don’t have to leave. Enter: winery Slow Stays—where clever people craft thoughtfully-designed accommodation and…

Claire PlushJune 18, 2022

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 18, 2022

So, you’ve booked a Slow Stay and are gearing up for some much-needed R&R, away from home and the overflowing list of endless tasks. To make the most of your…

Claire PlushJune 8, 2022

Nothing calls for a little escape to the hinterland, forest or mountains like chilly winter days. The days where lighting a fire to stay cosy is the highlight and wrapping…

Claire PlushMay 31, 2022

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