Journeys To Come - By Catriona Rowntree

Il Sereno Lago di Como, Italy

by Catriona Rowntree Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Il Sereno Lago di Como Hotel, on the eastern shore of Italy's Lake Como, is a sight to behold, for so many reasons. With a Lake Como back-drop that's beyond your wildest dreams, the hotel's award-winning designer Patricia Urquiola has brought the interiors comfort and cutting-edge luxury with an unmistakably Italian flair. Read on as the concierge ...

italy, Lake Como

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Santa Maria Novella Anti-Hysteria Water

After filming a story on this age-old Apothecary in Florence, Italy, I’ve remained true to this natural calming water. In my case, I’d put a few drops in my water during live-TV events, but you may find it helpful to calm your nerves if you’re an anxious flyer, or even before sitting a big test. It’s a fave of mine....

Lone Rider

A Paris Year

Sinning Across Spain

Guest Traveller

A trip down memory lane

by Catriona Rowntree Monday, October 16, 2017

Guest Traveller Kathryn Lucas from Queensland has clearly always had wanderlust - and a keen interest in documenting her travels through photography - but this year she and her husband have well and truly succumbed to a fresh dose of the travel bug! My favourite part of this story is the New Year's resolution-style philosophy she and her husband adopted for ...

london, The Netherlands

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Weird spells & holy places

by Catriona Rowntree Friday, October 13, 2017

Let's be honest with each other... Do you ever need a holiday after returning from your holiday? Heaven, help me. I'm pooped after turning a work trip to the Jamestown Show South Australia (what a triumph, helloooo Elon Musk!) into a family holiday. Mother Guilt, gets me every time, but boy was I dazzled by our Aussie landscape. I ...

spain, South Australia

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From Brisbane to Bendigo

by Journeys to Come Wednesday, October 11, 2017

In this episode of Journeys to Come, Catriona flies into the Brisbane airport and find out why it's one of the best airports in Australia. She then heads to regional Victoria to checkout the latest exhibition at the Bendigo Art Gallery. She talks to Leonie Vandeven from the Brisbane Airport about "the gateway to Queensland" and explores ...

art, brisbane

Ask The Concierge

Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle, Sri Lanka

by Catriona Rowntree Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Mr Duminda Boteju is the Chief Concierge from Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle, 195-kilometres from Sri Lanka's capital, Colombo. Duminda's professionalism has earned him the highly-respected 'Les Clefs D’Or' certification. The resort, which is on the southern-Sri Lankan coast, has a focus on wellness. There are healthy cuisine options (e.g., raw juices, etc.) in the six dining venues, as well as beach ...