Belinda Aucott-christie

4 weeks ago | robbreport.com.au | Belinda Aucott-christie |Belinda Aucott

Pets have always been cool. Now brands are upping the style ante for our pampered companions—from exclusive hotels to luxe fashion. Pets have played the long game. After generations of patiently enduring sad rubber toys and handfuls of stale biscuits, donated by owners under the guise of “treats”, their time in the sun has finally arrived. Who knows if humans became less parsimonious over time, or animals just became more demanding.

1 month ago | robbreport.com.au | Belinda Aucott-christie |Belinda Aucott

A pepped-up spa experience and new Amalfi-inspired extension bestows fresh appeal on a Byron Bay classic. The fruity, green-leaf smell of banana plantations and the remnants of the original owner’s fish shack may be long gone, but the vibe-high attitude at Rae’s persists.

1 month ago | robbreport.com.au | Belinda Aucott-christie |Belinda Aucott

Between the vineyards and the forest, Champagne is full of imposing architecture and chalky underground heritage that turns a simple stopover into a fairytale. From the earthy scents of damp wine cellars, to the crisp napery of gilded dining rooms, France’s wine region of Champagne has many corners worthy to explore.

1 month ago | robbreport.com.au | Belinda Aucott-christie |Belinda Aucott

Chef Andrew McConnell’s Supernormal sets a pacy new dynamic for pan-Asian cuisine in the Queensland capital. For Brisbane it feels like a step up. Supernormal Brisbane may be just another inner-city fine diner occupying a primo river perch, but the upscale interior and excellent, well trained staff are a total game changer.