So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Hotels In Sydney Australia - Living In The Lap Of Luxury

By Fraser Brown


When you vacation at breathtaking Australia you may be tempted to reserve an economy hotel with dorm-style rooms and cramped beds. After your day in the Outback watching fresh water crocodiles, or diving the Great Barrier Reef, perhaps it would be exquisite to rest your weary body in one of the luxury hotels in Sydney Australia.

Service at the Shangri-La, number 5 on the top 5 list, is top priority. This exceptional 563 room hotel is contemporary in its Eastern decor with spacious rooms, and large luxurious beds. A first-class restaurant and bar on the high on the 36th floor proffer astounding views, and the hotel offers a world-class spa, health club, and fitness center.

Lavishness in the Regency style marks number 4 on our list - The Observatory Hotel. This elegant hotel is tucked away on a side street, away from the hustle and bustle of the Rocks district in Sydney. Rooms are spacious and feature marble and glass bathrooms with oversize tubs. Slippers and robe are thoughtfully provided. You'll find the modern niceties inside the cabinets - hidden away to maintain the ambiance. The observatory offers a heated pool, day spa, tennis court and gym - and welcomes children and small pets.

The Blue Sydney, also rated 18, is number 3 with its incredible views of the marina, the Harbour, and city. Situated on the wharf in Woolloomooloo, the Blue's rooms are unique in that the roomy beds are out of the way in lofts, leaving plenty of room in the living quarters. The ambiance is richly colored and deeply textured, standing in stark opposition to the minimalist decor in a number of other establishments. An elegant Italian restaurant is one of several dining options, and the locals come to the Blue for their bar. With so much at hand, there's no reason to head for dry land.

Counting down to number 2 on our list, we have the Medusa Hotel. A converted Victorian townhouse, this modish inn is the height of fashion - 18th century fashion, that is - at least on the outside. Inside, this eccentric inn is daring, and contemporary. Youthful, artistic-minded travelers are drawn to the Medusa's vividly decorated rooms. Large Queen and King beds, over-size tubs and marble bathrooms emphasize the dramatic appeal of this place. Don't worry that there is no bar or restaurant - Darlinghurst is home to a plethora of quaint shops and eateries, all within walking distance.

With amenities like Egyptian cotton sheets, fresh flowers and massage services, The Establishment Hotel tops our list at number 1, with a customer rating of 19 out of 20. This place offers well-dressed lodging in a convenient location, and its bars and restaurants are a magnet for the city's most dazzling nightlife. This hotel just might be perfect. You can choose a room decor of either markedly Japanese, black and white with vivid slashes of color, or soft European tones. The beds are quite large and very sumptuous. The hotel's three nightclubs host long lines on any given night - which are bypassed by hotel guests, and you'll dine in high spirits at the Establishment's three high class restaurants.

The Park Hyatt Sydney did not make the top 5 list, not because it is not worthy - it's customers simply did not participate in the rating. We would be remiss, however if we did not discuss what is arguably one of the most extraordinary hotels in Australia. Looking across Sydney Cove, the elegant hotel housed within this understated facade is truly impressive. Soothing, classic European colors grace spacious rooms with sumptuous beds. Remote controls operate not only the television but the drapes - prompting a startling view of the ocean. A 24 hour butler is available to provide for your every need, and you'll dine exquisitely in their world-class restaurant.

It's the vacation of a lifetime with adventures just waiting for you as you voyage to the underside of the world. Sure - any cut-rate hotel room would suffice, probably. But maybe this is your chance to revel in luxury.




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