Denise Barnes

Located in Franschhoek, a small town in South Africa’s breathtaking Western Cape region, lies La Residence, an opulent boutique hotel.

Located in Franschhoek, a small town in South Africa’s breathtaking Western Cape region, lies La Residence, an opulent boutique hotel.

If a luxury country escape in a gourmet region sounds like your kind of holiday, you’ve come to the right place. Situated in Victoria’s beautiful High Country in the small town of Milawa is the new Lancemore Boutique Hotel. An oasis of luxury amidst vineyards and stunning country landscape, the Lancemore opened its doors in August 2022 after having undergone a multi-million dollar renovation… And we were fortunate to experience it first-hand. RELATED: A Boeing 737 is Being Converted into a Lu…

At AUD$1,799, the De'Longhi Eletta Explore is an expensive home appliance, but does the automatic coffee machine measure up?

Iconic Australian winemaker Penfolds is branching out, naming fashion legend NIGO as its first-ever creative partner.

There is no fighting it. Byron Bay is and probably always will be one of Australia’s most loved holiday destinations. The laid-back lifestyle, the good food, the sustainable nature, the beaches, the shopping, the celebrities and, and, and... It’s no surprise then that we jumped at the opportunity to visit a newly renovated glamourous resort to experience this sustainable luxury first hand. Part of the Crystalbrook Collection (one of Australia’s most innovative independent hospitality compa…

Koala’s sofa range consists of 9 different styles meaning there is a shape, size and price point that would fit just about any Aussie home.

Italian fashion powerhouse, Golden Goose, is known for its boundary-pushing designs, with its iconic distressed handmade sneakers adored by streetwear enthusiasts, style-conscious individuals, and celebrities worldwide. This Venice-based brand has built a reputation around celebrating imperfections, authenticity, and the spirit of unapologetic adventure. Whether it’s sneakers, jeans, or leather jackets, Golden Goose encourages wearers to create lasting memories with their GG pieces. It’s no surp…

Each year, the prestigious House of Krug pays homage to a single culinary ingredient, a tradition that beautifully mirrors its winemaking philosophy. Krug’s exceptional craftsmanship recognises that every vine plot is, in itself, a unique ingredient contributing to its Champagne. Thus, it’s only fitting to celebrate this philosophy by elevating a single food ingredient in true Krug style. Top chefs from around the globe are invited to infuse their own imaginative twist into the chosen ingredient…

In my ongoing quest to replicate the cafe-like coffee experience at home, I was excited about the prospect of testing out the new Breville Barista Touch Impress. Upon learning about this coffee machine, which marries the best of both worlds—part-manual, part-automatic—I was intrigued. At first glance, it exuded promise. But could it live up to my expectations? While automatic machines offer convenience, I’ve often found they don’t stack up when compared to barista-made coffees, which is why I…