Posts Tagged ‘Hotel’

MINI BREAK AT THE MEDUSA

There we were, circling the hotel like an eagle teasing it’s prey; we got a little closer every circle, only to find some traffic sign telling us we couldn’t turn or no parking spots were left. Eventually – victory was ours, and with one aggressively dangerously move, Mr. HG pulled into a park as someone was leaving & we slammed to a sudden halt.

You know that feeling you have when you’ve achieved the unachievable – you want to hug your fellow warrior right? We looked at each other in stunned disbelief.  Had it really taken us a little over an hour to drive a dozen or so blocks from the centre of Sydney to Darlinghurst? Have we lost the art of navigating seemingly familiar territory? Yep – guilty as charged!

We’d arrived slap bang in the upbeat & sophisticated part of Darlinghurst with all its edgy bars & spas; gourmet restaurants, boutique stores & cool clubs.  This area is Sydney’s answer to New York’s SoHo district with a bit of an eclectic vibe, we were about to check into the very elegant & stylish Hotel Medusa for an indulgent overnight Chillax before heading back to Canberra the next day. Continue Reading

HOW TO FIND THE PERFECT WEDDING PLANNER & NOT END UP A BRIDEZILLA

One of the first weddings I worked on while still cheffing was for around 700 people – I’m no stranger to a good event, in fact I love ‘em!  Working to exact times with big staff teams front & back of house is my thing.  So, naturally when I stepped into Sales and Marketing & Event Management, I got to see things in a very different light as I came to realise before a bride gets to her reception she first has to overcome more than the odd obstacle.

For one thing, it amazed me how much stress was attached when gorgeous brides-to-be sat down with me to organize their wedding.  They were usually tired, overwhelmed & skeptical that everything would come together for their big day; many of them had a fatalistic look on their faces that said – ‘I can’t wait until this is over’ & most of my brides were much more excited about the honeymoon as they could rest & sleep to get over the dangerously high levels of Bridezillarism; a toxic affliction I’ve heard can sometimes cause a nasty start to the honeymoon! Continue Reading