The Lap Of Luxury
Posted on 29. Aug, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Jet-Set
Blanket Bay
Peter Jackson loved this place so much he chose it for the setting of Lord of the Rings, although it feels more like Heaven on Earth than Middle Earth to us.
Welcome to Blanket Bay. It’s American hunting lodge meets alpine chalet, located a mere 40 minutes from Queenstown on the northern tip of Lake Wakatipu.
New Zealand is renowned for ... [Read more]
Oooh Baby It’s Cold Outside
Posted on 21. Jul, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Jet-Set
Old World Charm in the Southern Highlands
Is Sydney’s weather cold enough for you yet? Maybe you should stop fighting old man Winter and instead embrace the chill factor with a trip to the Southern Highlands. It’s all about crackling wood fires, steaming soup, antiquing and quaint B&B’s.
Get some R&R at Burradoo’s “Clubbe Cottage”, a shingle-clad and character filled residence built ... [Read more]
Blow Off Some Steam
Posted on 11. Jul, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Jet-Set, Style
Steamline Luggage
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” Mark Twain
It’s high time you followed Mr Twain’s advice but the era of hauling a back-pack ... [Read more]
Gentlemen (and Ladies) Start Your Engines
Posted on 25. May, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Jet-Set
Sh*tbox Rally
When you think of the ultimate road trip movies what would be your wheels of choice? Are you the “Easy Rider” type straddling a 1951 Harley Davidson Panhead or is a ‘66 Thunderbird Convertible from “Thelma & Louise” more your speed? It’s time to get creative.
Registration is now open for the second edition of the much talked about “Sh*tbox Rally”, which ... [Read more]
To Ski or Après Ski?
Posted on 15. Mar, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Jet-Set
Four Seasons Resort, Whistler
“Shall I valet park your skis?” the attendant asks with a wink as you arrive out of breath at the Ski Concierge at the base of the mountain. Abandoning your skis you wander off in search of a drink. No schlepping ski-gear for you – this is the big time. You’re at the luxurious Four Seasons Resort Whistler nestled ... [Read more]
Get A Life
Posted on 02. Mar, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Jet-Set
Luxe Home Swap
You know the scene: you drag yourself to work after yet another late night in the office, grumbling about the invention of “billable hours” and your non-existent social life. It’s time you traded your life for someone else’s. Preferably someone more glamourous.
Life Luxe Home Swap is here to save the day. It’s as easy as registering online for a ... [Read more]
Apple Of My Isle
Posted on 22. Feb, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Jet-Set
Humming Hobart
Cherry Picked hits the road and eats its way around not so sunny Hobart.
Eat
Start your weekend with a wander through the Salamanca markets in Hobart’s historic downtown. While the craft stores can be a little more miss than hit, you’ll love the selection of fresh produce. Stop for a coffee and indulge in the rasberry stuffed french toast at ... [Read more]
Addicted to Austin
Posted on 24. Dec, 2009 by Cherry Picked in Jet-Set
Austin Texas
“Hey yawl, how yawl doin’?”
You’ll immediately fall in love with this city’s larger than life personalities, southern hospitality and love of all things Australian. If you’re lucky, you might even snag yourself a cowboy or two.
SHOP
Head down to the funky neighborhood of South Congress (SoCo) for a taste of bohemian Austin. Here the streets are lined with retro boutiques ... [Read more]
Carmel-A-Calling
Posted on 23. Dec, 2009 by Cherry Picked in Jet-Set
Carmel-By-The-Sea, California
Cherry Picked takes a road trip to Carmel and its surrounds, a little pocket of heaven along the Californian coastline between San Francisco and L.A.
CRASH
B&B types adore this slightly eccentric, dog loving town where Europe meets the Cali coast. Take your pick from cozy and inviting hideaways such as the Cypress Inn, owned by 50’s starlet Doris Day, and ... [Read more]
Stay Classy San Diego
Posted on 23. Dec, 2009 by Cherry Picked in Jet-Set
Summer In San Diego
“Mmm. San Diego. Drink it in, it always goes down smooth.”
Who doesn’t love “The Anchorman”? But there’s much more to sunny San Diego than cheesy Ron Burgundy quotes. From its year round warm weather to its boutique hotels, funky design district, abundant roof top bars, nightclubs and beaches…this is a sexy city that really knows how ... [Read more]
