Spicers Retreats is excited to announce Helen Kretschmann has been appointed General Manager of Spicers Peak Lodge and commenced her role on September 8th 2014. Helen Kretschmann Helen leaves her most recent position at Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island in South Australia along with her partner Alastair Oakman who has also been appointed Experiences […]
#Australia #LordHoweIsland #CapellaLodge #BaillieLodges Capella Lodge has brought a new level of luxe to World Heritage Listed Lord Howe Island with an ideal combination of ocean and mountain views, seclusion, fine cuisine and first name service that has redefined the island’s resort experience. Capella Lodge was the first property in the Baillie Lodges portfolio and […]
Seeming to float gracefully along limestone cliffs rising above the wild Southern Ocean on ruggedly beautiful Kangaroo Island, Southern Ocean Lodge is Australia’s iconic luxury lodge, setting exciting new standards in Australian experiential travel. Southern Ocean Lodge is the flagship of the Baillie Lodges luxury lodge portfolio, which includes Capella Lodge on World Heritage-listed Lord […]
Culinary master Mark Best will team up with treasured Barossa cook Maggie Beer this year to host one of the most exciting gourmet adventures on the Australian calendar, the 2014 KI Food Safari at Southern Ocean Lodge. The hands-on feast among the celebrated producers of Kangaroo Island has been extended this year to seven nights […]
Bamurru Plains to become exclusive fishing lodge from February to April 2014 The Top End’s wet season is upon us which means Wild Bush Luxury’s Bamurru Plains property is once again preparing to transition its luxury camp into an exclusive fishing lodge for the prime angling season between February and April. Bamurru Plains’ renowned […]
Image: Tourism Australia Sydney claims top spot Sydney came in at number one on Forbes Travel Guide Blog’s roundup of the ‘Five Fabulous Destinations for Celebrating Chinese New Year’ Top award for Wolgan Valley Luxury Lodges of Australia hotel, Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa has been named the Top Hotel in Australia by the […]
South Australia’s rugged landscapes, pristine beaches and world famous wine regions will be even easier for Victorians to access with the launch of three new luxury Air Adventure Australia air safaris. Departing from Melbourne, the new itineraries explore South Australia’s famed regions including the Barossa, Clare Valley, Kangaroo Island, Limestone Coast and the Flinders Ranges. […]
Acclaimed Australian desert camp Longitude 131° has joined the Baillie Lodges collection of luxury wilderness destinations, paving the way for additional investment and new experiences at the gateway to Uluṟu. Baillie Lodges will take over the operation of Longitude 131° from November 1 under an agreement with the Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia, aligning the iconic […]
In anticipation of a new year of exceptional luxury travel experiences, Andrew Harper has just released its January 2012 Hideaway Report, and in it reveals its Grand Award winners. Baillie Lodges’ much-lauded Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island has been awarded the most prestigious of titles; Andrew Harper’s Hideaway of the Year 2012. Based in New […]
Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa team at the 2010 HM Awards.L-R: Dwane Goodman, Rosanna Barthelot, Andrew Adams-Smith,Maryann Romeo, Joost Heymeijer. Wolgan Valley Excels At Prestigious Industry Awards With a one year anniversary just around the corner, Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa has even more reason to celebrate, after receiving the most hotel awards at the […]