Born and bred in Western Australia, I’m often asked for suggestions on things to do in Perth with friends. So, I thought it was time to write this Perth itinerary for an unforgettable getaway with your besties in true Fluffy Towel style.
Seduced by panoramic vistas every which way, the Vibe Hotel Subiaco tantalises with the ultimate Perth hotel room with a view. As a local, whenever I’m searching for a Perth staycation, a view is often at the top of my list for a unique perspective of my hometown, especially for an occasion as special as our wedding anniversary.
ANZAC Day commemorates Albany’s wartime role and presents a patriotic reason to explore Western Australia’s Great Southern region further.
I remember a time when the Parmelia Hilton Perth was the fanciest hotel in town. It still is to me as it’s the hotel where I spent my wedding night. More recently, I enjoyed a city staycation with my husband after a recent facelift (the hotel’s, not mine) and once again the Parmelia Hilton Perth outdid itself in the romance department.
There’s nothing quite like being whisked away to luxury digs where the signature dish is romance. Why not go all out and head to a remote pocket of our huge state where no one will hear your cries of glory with these 7 remote romantic getaways in Western Australia.
I’ve been dreaming of a romantic cabin in the woods for a long time – as long as it has fluffy towels, internet and good coffee. Situated in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, the Frankland River region delivers in spades along with plenty of wine, scenery and adventure.
On our road trip from Albany to Denmark, the air is thick with burning wood fires on the approach into the Great Southern region of Western Australia. We’re on a gourmet hunt in an Apollo campervan through Albany, Denmark, Pemberton and Manjimup, hopefully discovering some truffles along the way.
Cruising through the Kimberley is the ultimate bucket list item for many Western Australians. I took a sneaky peek onboard the boutique cruise company Kimberley Quest for a taste of luxury.
Almost exactly halfway between Perth and Albany, the dusty outback town of Wagin toils away beneath a vast expanse of nothingness except for clouds swirling on a background of blue.
Shinju Matsuri is Japanese for ‘Festival of the Pearl’ and Broome celebrates the excitement and romance as a world-renowned producer of South Sea Pearls. The annual pearl festival rekindles a time when the Japanese, Chinese, Malay, Koepangers, Filipino and Europeans flocked to Broome from the late 1800s to join in with this prosperity. Shinju Matsuri is a testament to Broome’s generosity as it tempts 1,000s of annual visitors in a whirlwind of cultural flair for over 50 years and rejoices from 22 August to 5 September 2021.
