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Thai the knot: a dream destination wedding at Phuket hotel Trisara

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Swaying palms, soft white sand, sparkling waters (and champagne): if you’re a bride to be, chances are you’ve fantasised about a beach?wedding in Thailand. Smith reviewer and roving travel reporter?Carmen Roberts spills the beans on her dream?destination wedding at?Trisara, a romantic resort in Phuket' What wowed you most about Trisara as a wedding hotel' Privacy and intimacy were key elements for us on our wedding day, and Trisara definitely ticked both boxes. There was no... Read more

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Soniat House, New Orleans: hotel of the week

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Temperance can wait: we're gathering our beads and heading to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. French Quarter favourite Soniat House hotel is a quiet charmer right in the heart of the action. Whether you party all night or sit back on your balcony with a julep, there are plenty of ways to let the good times roll. Style Colonial-Creole townhouse Setting Vivacious Vieux Carr? Why this week' Don your mask and make this a Mardi Gras to remember. Smith members checking in for a three-night stay will save... Read more

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In the diary: The Wild Duck at Melbourne's Malthouse Theatre

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If you’re planning your diary and looking for things to do in Melbourne, take a peek at the Malthouse Theatre’s sensational season opener, The Wild Duck. Running from 17 February to 17 March, this cutting-edge play has picked up a slew of awards, including three Helpmanns and four Sydney Theatre Awards (that’s serious stuff down under). Wunderkind director Simon Stone has transformed Henrik Ibsen’s 1884 tale of truth into a modern-day marvel, offering a... Read more

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Diving in Fiji: the best dive destinations

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Diving in Fiji will blow you away. This beach-blessed South Pacific archipelago is considered one of the world's best dive destinations, and whether you're a qualified scuba diver or a first-time snorkeller, the rainbow-bright tropical fish and vibrant coral will leave you breathless. On a foray to find new boutique hotels in Fiji, Smith took the plunge… So what makes diving in Fiji so wow-worthy' For a start, Fiji’s 320-odd offshore islands and dazzling reefs sport around 390... Read more

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The Sarojin, Phang Nga: hotel of the week

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Rev up the romance with the ultimate Thai beach break at The Sarojin hotel, Phang Nga, which likes to play Cupid with seductive suites, a come-hither pool and spa, and white-sand shores. Sitting pretty on a sublime stretch of coastline, it’s the perfect place to unwind in style with your Valentine. Style Secluded tropical retreat Setting Hidden gardens of Khao Lak Why this week' The Sarojin’s heart-shaped ‘Shipwrecked with your Valentine’ package spoils you with a... Read more

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Romantic hotels for Valentine's Day: a dozen things that are better than roses

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Organised romance: what an arousal-squashing concept. Discerning lovers should bypass all the pink and sickly tack for some unabashed indulgence ? from helicopter rides to ladies in lakes ? at our romantic hotels. Mr & Mrs Smith built a business around the art of seduction, so who better to entrust with your night(s) of passion' We've selected our top 12 Valentine's Day hotel offers, sure to get you cooing and canoodling. To kick-start our research into romance, we dropped into the... Read more

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February finds: new Smith hotels in Fiji, Cambodia, Bali and London

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In an attempt to shake off that northern cold snap, and ease back-to-work woes in the south, we’re dishing up a host of hot new Smith hotels in Fiji, Siem Reap, Bali and London. Honeymoon hotspot Namale Resort & Spa (above), in Fiji’s tropical north-east, is home to oceanfront bures, pampering treatments and a raft of activities. Jungle-meets-beach getaway Matangi Private Island Resort makes romance easy, with its dreamy treehouse boudoirs and serene spa. Pristine private-isle... Read more

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Inside Austin: top TX restaurants

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March 9?18 Austin will be bursting with live music during South by Southwest. Whet your appetites for SXSW by celebrating this Texan city’s other all-sensory delights with a whirlwind tasting tour of its food trailers and star chefs… Tweet us your #EatinginAustin tips @smithhotels Dieters, look away now. ?Keep Austin Weird' was the turn-of-the-millennium bumper-sticker campaign that coined the slogan for a community that prizes all things locally owned and independent. With that... Read more

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The James New York: hotel of the week

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Valentine's Day advances. For those seeking a more art-full way to declare their devotion, what could be better than whisking your beloved away for a romantic rendezvous at The James New York, stylishly situated right in the beating heart of Downtown's art scene' Style Skyscraping scenester Setting Southwest SoHo Why this week' Why not sneak away for a seductive stay on the 14th, or bank some brownie points by booking a mid-March break' To lend a hand, the helpful hoteliers at the James New... Read more

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Listen up! TuneSmith's musical recommendations for February

From Smith Travel Blog, 2 weeks ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles

As we segue into springtime, our TuneSmith’s taken to the decks with tracks ancient and modern. For February, he’s picked out Sam Genders’ superb, synthy sideline and dug out a cxhest of hidden treasures from the glory days of R’n'B' ALBUM OF THE MONTH Black Light by Diagrams When' You're tempted into synth Why' This is machine-made pop of the human kind If you've ever caught yourself smiling along to the pared-down folk of Kings Of Convenience, the quirky pop of Gruff... Read more

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