A night in Burleigh Heads...

I fell in love with Burleigh Heads within hours. That was about five years ago, and now I'm back. And super excited.

Only here for the night, I booked an Airbnb close so that I could walk to everything. However, of course, I didn't know there would be torrential rain the majority of the time I was there which didn't help with walking everywhere.

Having used AirBnB only a few times, with very mixed experience, I was not sure what to expect. Would it be clean? Would it be nice? Would I feel comfortable in a room of someones home, rather than hiring the whole place as I have done previously?

Arriving, I was shocked in a very positive way. Clare greeted me, showed me the room, then left me to settle. Naw, there is a little welcome sign with my name on it.

The room was not only clean but stylish and homely. There was a bar fridge stocked with wine, milk and yoghurt: a coffee machine, breakfast and snack supplies. In the bathroom, there were fluffy white towels, makeup face towels, and toiletries.

The location - quiet neighbourhood, yet only a 10-minute walk to the beach or cafes. Even in the rain.

Verdict? Absolutely would recommend!

https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/40657659?source_impression_id=p3_1584496411_j9RkXMD98y5rNDkP

Two hotels: a few nights in Brisbane...

Ok, so many travels are being put on hold, but we can start planning. I always am. Let's talk hotels...

I'm a sucker for a nice hotel room - but never splurge too much on them. I like bang for buck. ;)

And these two Brisbane hotels didn't disappoint. 

The Johnson

Pros - funky, great restaurant downstairs, rooftop pool area, huge room and bathroom, basic kitchen in the room, big windows for natural light.

Not that I got to use the pool - it was raining and not enticing enough the entire time I was there. And as for the kitchen - no, I don't cook while away on my own. But if I had the kids, it would have been handy. 

Cons - old, fridge made noises

It also would have been handy to have a minibar price list in the room - just in case I wanted a glass of wine or paint an art piece. 

The Adina Apartment Hotel

Pros - great location in CBD, beautiful old-world style hotel including lobby, halls, bathroom and bedroom, an excellent coffee shop in the lobby

Cons - weird smell in lobby, dark room facing onto pool courtyard

Again, I didn't use the pool. The water was cold, and it was raining - it has to be hot, hot, hot for me to get wet without a wetsuit. 

I loved the grandness from another era of the lobby.

Check out the pics to see what I’m talking about…