Category: TravelHq
BKK Tours – Bangkok A Review
Prior to embarking on our family trip to Bangkok I searched the web for day tours and stumbled across BKK tours. Reading the itinerary for the Hellfire Pass and River Kwai day trip I was hooked, particularly given the family connection to Hellfire Pass. Booking with BKK was simple and efficient with regular email contact […]
Thailand’s Version of Fawlty Towers – Stand By Airport Hotel – Phuket
Having booked a room for a short stay at this hotel through a tried and tested hotel booking website we arrived in expectation that our room would be ready as booked. Upon arrival we saw a hotel which was different from the photos on the website. The photos on the website were obviously taken a […]
Pullman Melbourne on the Park – A Review
On any busy weekend in Melbourne quality accommodation is at a premium with many four plus star hotels charging in excess of $400 for a single nights accommodation. With this in mind and the need for a weekend escape, as I was trawling the hotels.com website I saw that The Pullman Melbourne On the Park was […]
Quattro on Astor – Brisbane Queensland A Review
Quattro on Astor – As with any city the choice of accommodation in Brisbane is truly varied ranging from basic hostels with shared facilities through to 5 plus star hotel accommodation. The Quattro on Astor offers apartment style accommodation and for a family of five is the most affordable option. While staying at Quattro on […]
New ways to feel good in Australia’s spa capital
Victoria is home to Australia’s premier spa destination with more than 80 per cent of the natural mineral springs in the country found at Daylesford and Macedon Ranges, but it’s not the only region to relax and revive. New day spas and treatment menus around Victoria offer everything from honey and shiraz treatments to chocolate body wraps, or revisit some […]
The London Bridge Experience and Tombs – A Review
When visiting London we tend to concentrate on visiting the historic attractions but on our latest trip we decided to venture away from the norm and do something different. The London Bridge Experience and Tombs is certainly that. Located under London Bridge, the London Bridge Experience and Tombs can best be described as understated with […]
Port Arthur Motor Inn – A Review
When planning a visit to Port Arthur I decided to stay at the Port Arthur Motor Inn which over the years has received mixed reviews on Tripadvisor and having stayed there I believe many to be unfair.
Best Western Hobart – A Review
Best Western Hobart – A Review – Who doesn’t like a mystery hotel? For me it is part of the excitement of a trip to select the mystery hotel option on sites such as wotif.com.au. On a recent short break to Hobart the mystery hotel turned out to be the Best Western Hobart located at 156 Bathurst Street, […]
Tourism Victoria’s Melbourne Hot List 2015
As the new year approaches it is time to turn our attention to what will inspire us in 2015. As if on queue Tourism Victoria has released its Hot List of what will entice visitors (both local and abroad) to Melbourne in 2015 and as we cast our eye over the list there is something for […]
Halls Gap Caravan Park – A Review
Halls Gap Caravan Park, situated in the centre of the Halls Gap township, was our home away from home for a week long family get away. Nestled in the Fyans Valley at the base of the Wonderland and Mount William ranges, Halls Gap, some 3 hours from Melbourne, is a popular destination for those wishing […]
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