Australia

The Langham may be starting to show it's age and is not the most luxurious hotel you can stay at in Melbourne, but it offers exceptional value, especially when booked with Amex FHR or Mastercard Travels or Hotelux programs.

Le Meridien Melbourne is so conveniently located in the CBD. Most of your local eateries and bars can be accessed by foot but the tram running down Bourke Street is at your door step. The hotel is clean, comfortable and the team is helpful.

Our favourite pasta restaurant in Melbourne is Tipo00. There is always a line and it is getting incredibly difficult to get a spot at this restaurant without pre-planning. But I have to say that the pasta is truly fantastic. The name"Tipo00" is also the finest milled type of flour available in Italy that is used in pasta making which makes a super smooth, elastic and silky dough for fresh egg pasta.

Grand Valley Vista BnB is a fanatastic choice for families or groups travelling around the Mornington Peninsula area. It is a huge 5 bedroom accomodation that is modern, clean and spacious. There are 2 generously sized living rooms, a large outdoor entertainment area and a very well equipped kitchen.

Small Batch Coffee Roasters is still a hidden gem, well known by the locals and focuses on outstanding beans and positive social impact. Visiting Small Batch Coffee Roasters is not just about getting a good cuppa, it is also about supporting a cause and creating a community and we absolutely love that.

INI Studio has quickly become one of our favourite roasters in Melbourne for Gesha beans. We visit and everytime, we also buy.

For the first time whilst travelling around Yarra Valley, we decided to do something different and stay at a vineyard instead of a bed and breakfast. We chose Balgownie Estate in Yarra Valley for this trip.

Located in Sassafras, it is the perfect stop, for cyclists, for someone on a roadtrip to pick up a quick bite in the little street of local shops. Ripe Cafe sits in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges and is a cozy eatery and extremely charming.

Pastuso brings a part of Peru's rich culinary heritage and has been serving up Melbournians since 2014. It is now an institution to get the best Pisco Sours and experience the diverse flavours of Peruvian cuisine.

Crown Towers provides fantastic value when you think about the quality and the benefits provided. It is also within walking distance to the CBD, DFO South Wharf and even South Melbourne Market, making it a very good option for exploring.

TarraWarra Estate Restaurant is located in Yarra Glen and was awarded 1 Chef Hat this year. In total, TarraWarra Estate Restaurant currently holds a total of 13 Chef Hats.

We visited the 3 Chef Hatted Amaru in Armadale, Melbourne. Amaru currently sits with a total of 19 Chef Hats and by definition of the Australian Good Food Guide, puts it in the category of "Superlative Food and Wine: Internationally Acclaimed" and worth a special journey. Similar to what you would expect from a 3 Michelin Starred restaurant.

Our recommended accomodation when visiting Mount Dandenong is Dingleigh of Sassafras. The accomodation is nestled right in the heart of Sassafras. This means that the local shops, including the famous Miss Marples and the little Sassafras village is located a 10 minute walk away. The accomodation itself is right behind Sassafras creek and is the perfect location to access walks and hikes around the area.

You know a good pie shop when the shop is full of tradies at lunch time. That pie shop is Country Cob Bakery in Boronia. The Country Cob Bakery has a slew of awards, including Australia's Best Pie Maker in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023 and having a number of Bests. Best Seafood Pie, Best Gourmet Pie, Best Pepper Beef Pie and the lists just go on.

Attica is Ben Shewry's brainchild. And one that remains truly authentic to its ethos of respect for the land.

Location Located at 408 Flinders Lane, W Melbourne has 2 separate entrances from both Flinders Lane as well as Collins street. Collins...

Main Entrance of the Building Location Located at 650 Lonsdale Street in Melbourne’s bustling central business district, The...