Australia

Wills Domain in Margaret River is a celebrated winery and restaurant nestled in some of the best vineyards like Voyager, Vasse Felix and its likes in Margaret River. Wills Domain focuses on classic Margaret River varietals and produces some exquisite wines, particular those of from Paladin Hill, Eightfold and Block 3 which form the Museum Collection at Wills Domain. It is also home to a 3 chef hatted restaurant that features seasonal menus that highlights flavours from the lo

The Margaret River Truffle Farm in Cowaramup, Western Australia is located only 15 mins away from the main Margaret River town and is a rare chance to experience truffle hunting on a working farm. Nestled amongst oak and hazel trees, this farm is a family owned farm and is turning Margaret River into a successful truffle growing region.

Rustic, homely, quality food served with biodynamic wines in a gorgeous historic vineyard is a winner. Cullen Wines have a strong philosphy around biodynamic farming and this is well integrated in both the cuisine as well as their wines. We thought we were coming for the wines, but we left loving the food.

Hearth aims to showcase seasonal menus using produce from around Western Australia. If you visit the Hearth webpage, they actually list down some of the producers that they work with, including Tucker Bush for native plants, The Mushroom Guys for gourmet mushrooms, Raeburn Orchards for stonefruits, Blazing Saddles for chillis as well as Charlotte Creek for edible florals. I love the ethos of this, knowing exactly where your produce is coming from and what is in season.

Would We Recommend? No. I wanted to like this hotel. They gave us fantastic upgrades, wonderful quality of bedding, amenities, facilities and food. However, the shaky service and the inability to properly address customer concerns leaves much to be desired. Unfortunately, Ritz Carlton Perth is not a hotel we would return to. Ultimately, we would rather go to a hotel who welcomes us, rather than one that makes us feel like we were a burden to them.

6HEAD Perth is that steakhouse that is no fuss, uncomplicated and delivers. The team was really pleasant and checked in on us multiple times through the dinner. And the meal was fantastic. The steak was brilliant and the wines on offer were fantastic.

One of the things we really needed to commend the team at Pan Pacific Perth, was the fact that they recognised service over procedure. We arrived at 1 am at the hotel, and when we were there, the front desk team prioritised an immediate room assignment so that we could get some rest and deferred administrative procedures to the next morning.

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.