Kirstie Bedford
Writer and Editor at Freelance
Editor, travel writer and host of podcast @ The World Awaits✍️
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2 days ago |
karryon.com.au | Kirstie Bedford
A concrete sculpture where native Australian plants weave through rocks speared through steel poles is your first foray into this new, urban garden-like riverside hotel in Docklands. Don’t be fooled, though – while art, sculptures and plants seem to rule, it’s luxury all the way, from the river-facing rooms with their floor-to-ceiling glass bathroom walls, the uber local menu at signature restaurant From Here by Mike, and the sleek spa and indoor pool area with a beach club vibe.
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4 days ago |
karryon.com.au | Kirstie Bedford
The US strikes on Iran over the weekend have intensified the situation in the Middle East, with travel conditions constantly changing. Most recently, Qatar Airways has said it’s temporarily suspending all flights following the closure of air traffic in Qatar. Adventure by Air was launched by Pagotto during the pandemic, but went into hibernation when international borders reopened and domestic tourism slowed down, and relaunched in March 2025.
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4 days ago |
karryon.com.au | Kirstie Bedford
Thomson says the new brands include luxury collections, The Wolseley Hotels (renowned for operating some of London’s most well-known restaurants) and Minor Reserve Collection. In addition, Colbert Collection will be added to its premium collection, and iStay Hotels under the select brand. The two new luxury collections bring to five the number of high-end brands Minor now has in the market, including Anantara Hotels & Resorts, Elewana Collection and Tivoli Hotels & Resorts.
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4 days ago |
karryon.com.au | Kirstie Bedford
The DG resort takeovers for 2025 include beach clubs in Taormina, Portofino, Marbella and Saint-Tropez. An annual occurrence by the Italian luxury fashion house, the takeovers vary from location to location and pay homage to the culture and surrounds in their styling. Around since the 1930s, Le Carillon in Portofino is picture-perfect on Paraggi bay with Portofino just around the corner.
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1 week ago |
karryon.com.au | Kirstie Bedford
AmaWaterways CEO Rudi Schrienter says the attendance by the Governor of the Bolívar Department and the Mayor of Mompox, along with other dignitaries, indicates the “strong partnerships AmaWaterways has built with Colombia’s public and private sectors over the past three years to bring this pioneering project to life”. “The christening ceremony in Mompox marks a powerful moment not just for AmaWaterways, but for the future of river cruising.
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