Christina Rae

1 week ago | homestolove.com.au | Christina Rae

The humble vacuum has had a bit of a facelift in recent years: the new appliances are lighter, often cordless, some can be controlled remotely via your smartphone, and many are better for allergy sufferers. Great convenience, however, can sometimes come with greater costs, so how exactly are you supposed to find the best vacuum cleaner in Australia for your home?

3 weeks ago | qantas.com | Christina Rae

May 16, 2025By Christina Rae From swimming with whale sharks in the Indian Ocean to sipping world-class drops through fabled wine country, Western Australia is a place of diverse landscapes and unforgettable experiences. With two weeks, you can journey from the cosmopolitan charm of Perth (Boorloo) to the untouched majesty of the Kimberley and have plenty of bucket-list moments in between. Not sure where to start?

2 months ago | qantas.com | Christina Rae |Samantha O'Brien

Ovolo Nishi is not your average Canberra lodging. This dark and moody hotel offers seriously cool digs, with luxurious flourishes and artistic flair that combine to create a youthful boutique hotel, the city’s only Small Luxury Hotel of the World partner. Showcasing award-winning sustainable design, the hotel uses recycled and refreshed natural materials throughout its common areas and bedrooms, with some rooms facing into the hotel’s internal atrium filled with a forest of Tasmanian ferns.

2 months ago | qantas.com | Christina Rae

Reopening its doors in April after a year-long US$15 million refresh, the sophisticated 28-key Tierra Atacama is perched on the edge of San Pedro de Atacama, about 1600 kilometres north of Santiago. Here, you’ll be able to spot the almost 6000-metre-tall Licancabur volcano from almost every corner and your biggest challenge will be choosing how to spend your time.

Feb 20, 2025 | homestolove.com.au | Christina Rae

When it comes to nailing modern home design, one of the most popular features is undoubtedly seamless indoor-outdoor flow. There’s nothing we as Aussies love more than entertaining family and friends all year round, which of course means making the most of our backyards. As such, connecting your indoor and outdoor spaces is an easy way to maximise your available space for both relaxing and entertaining.