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Saturday, 13 April 2019

HOP INTO EASTER AT THE LANGHAM, SYDNEY

Hotel April 13, 2019

HOP INTO EASTER AT THE LANGHAM, SYDNEY …This year, The Langham, Sydney presents an enchanting Easter experience for the entire family to enjoy. Festivities begin with the most popular event of the year;
“The Tale of Mr Rabbit” Afternoon Tea throughout the April School Holidays, and finish with Easter Sunday Lunch. Executive Chef Dave Whitting prepares to transform the hotel lobby
to feature enthralling and colourful chocolate Easter egg displays.

My girls and I attend the Tale of Mr Rabbit and had an absolute ball. It was a really lovely experience to share with my daughters, and gave me a bit of a glimpse into the future and what it’ll be like to be going to afternoon teas and girly events together when they’re older.

For the Tale of Mr Rabbit we got dressed up and got fully in the spirit of things. It was so sweet seeing them excited to get glam and head to our girly afternoon together. There’s something special about having a luxury treat as mother and daughters, I think. We even met Mr Rabbit and indulged in tasty treats from the renowned Langham chefs. The girls got stuck into some colouring, while this tired Mumma had a well-earned glass of sparkling!

The food was incredible, as can only be expected from the Langham, and we’d highly recommend this event for something a little bit different to do with your kids these school holidays.

Bookings can be made by contacting tlsyd.rsvn@langhamhotels.com or by calling
directly on 02 9256 2222. Hop to it! See more details on the event program below.

The Tale of Mr Rabbit
The Langham, Sydney’s team of pastry chefs bring you a rabbit warren of Afternoon Tea
delights over three weekends throughout the April School Holidays.

The range of sweet items on the menu will include carrot and ginger edible garden beds,
golden egg bonbons, hot cross bun macaroons, mandarin and white chocolate eggs, Mr
Rabbit tartlets, and more.

These will be accompanied by carrot cake and vanilla scones with
jam and cream.

Savoury items include tuna, crème fraîche and caviar tartlets, beef and potato miniature
pies, mushroom and gruyere cheese puffs and kingfish tartare, and lime and coriander
charcoal cones. These will be served with Langham’s signature finger sandwiches filled with a choice of chicken tarragon and spinach, or curried egg and rocket. A selection of tea or
barista coffee will also be included for all guests, including the optional hot chocolate with
marshmallows for children.

Adults will receive a complimentary glass of sparkling on arrival, along with an Easter gift for all diners, and colouring activities for children. Guests will be greeted by Mr Rabbit himself
during their dining experience!

Seating is from 12:00pm to 2:30pm, or 3:00pm to 5:30pm. Bookings are available on all
Saturdays and Sundays from 13th April to the 28th April, excluding Easter Sunday. Children
aged 4 -12 dine for $45.00 and adults, for $95.00

Our little trip to hunter valley

travel December 12, 2018

Christmas really is a magical time – it truly has to be my favourite holiday. That’s even more true now we have the girls. I’ve always loved Christmas, but the festive season as a mum of little ones is honestly like nothing else. The fun and secrecy of pretending Santa has delivered the gifts, leaving out a mince pie, losing sleep over excitement – it’s just so wonderful to watch the girls so happy.

In true Christmas-lover style, we headed down to the Hunter Valley to visit the Hunter Valley Gardens Christmas lights spectacular. Let me just say, it was fabulous! The girls got stuck right into the jumping castle, we hit the carousel as a family a few times then walked around the beautiful gardens looking at the spectacular. It felt like we were in our very own Christmas movie, it was fantastic. Australia doesn’t have quite the same level of festivities as the US, but escaping to the Hunter Valley meant the girls got to immerse themselves in a full festive wonderland. The look on their faces was totally priceless.

We were so tired afterwards – Christmas cheer is exhausting, Mums! I’m so happy we made the decision to stay the night at the Mercure Resort right near the gardens. The girls are at that age where they get over excited and then completely crash a few hours later – it’s so cute! So we headed back to the resort and spent the afternoon chilling out in the pool. It was a boiling hot day so it was so much better than a long car journey home!

We stayed in a family room which was very spacious with everything we need to make the night comfortable. Some family rooms aren’t quite big enough for a crazy four-piece family with two young girls like ours, but the Mercure was perfect. One of the best bits was the private parking space directly outside each room. That was officially the most ‘Mum’ thing I’ve ever said! But seriously, packing the car with all the bits and bobs you need to take when you’ve got kids is made so much easier when you can park right outside your room!

If you guys are looking for something special to do these school holidays I’d absolutely recommend the Hunter valley Christmas lights spectacular – and of course crashing out the Mercure Resort afterwards. For some festive cheer, you can currently get 50% off your tickets to the Spectacular when you stay with Mercure – everyone loves a little Christmas saving, right?!

Canberra trip- Novotel hotel and dining at First edition

Restaurant July 03, 2018

For me, creating family memories is everything. I document all of our special days out together with photos and videos, and often find myself sitting on the couch when the girls are in bed reminiscing on time with my family. It sounds silly, but time really does fly when you’ve got little ones. Before I know it they’ll be off to Uni – I always make time to cherish these moments while they’re so little.

My family and I recently took a trip to Canberra, and our experience at the Canberra Novotel is one we’ll be reminiscing about for years to come. The girls had been to Canberra before and had been desperate to go back, so I was thrilled to be able to see their faces when I announced we were heading off to the Novotel for another dose of Canberra fun!

It’s such an underrated city – great for families and just a short flight away. If you’re not sure whether Canberra is the place for you, it makes for a fantastic mini-break with little ones, especially with all the features of the Canberra Novotel.

Arriving at the Hotel

From the moment we checked in, the girls were kept busy in the mini play zone. I was sorting out the paperwork at the check-in desk, and glanced over to find the girls playing hotels on the play table! So cute. It looks like I might have a couple of future hoteliers on my hands, bless them.

Once checked in, we were whisked off to our room, which had plenty of space for us to spread out – a total must-have when traveling with kids, right?! The staff were really helpful and were able to assist us with our plans during the trip. They had plenty of recommendations for things to do with kids, too, so if you’re visiting for the first time, rest assured you’re in good hands.

Facilities

If you’re looking to unwind a little on your trip, the Canberra Novotel has its own sauna and pool – which has been recently renovated, too. If you’re a gym bunny, fear not – the on-site gym will mean you don’t miss a workout! My kids were a workout enough, so I skipped the treadmill this time around (lol!).

Dining- First Edition Bar and Dining

The hotel’s restaurant is the First Edition Bar and Dining Room, offering a varied menu of high-quality dishes to suit all tastes. The menu looked really impressive, and the breakfast was to die for – I can’t go past a hotel brekkie, can you!?

We were lucky enough to attend the Teddy Bear’s Picnic High Tea event as part of First Edition’s monthly special event. Every month is different, and there are plenty of family-friendly occasions on the schedule. At the high tea, every child was invited to bring their own teddy bear to join in the fun, and the girls loved recreating their very own teddy bear’s picnic in a fancy, high tea setting.

All the kids were able to play games like pass the parcel, make their favourite animals into balloons, colour in with the bear colour sheets, design their own teddy bear shirts, or take some time out with the building blocks and books available. The girls absolutely loved it, and got stuck into all the activities – which meant Mum and Dad were free to enjoy the tasty food, bonus! We tried bagels, mini cupcakes, classic Lamingtons, and a selection of sandwiches and cakes. If you’ve specific dietary requirements or preferences, the Novotel will happily cater. There were plenty of vegan options and flexibility for other dietary needs.

Visiting Canberra

The hotel is also within easy reach of all of Canberra’s top attractions. The National Gallery and National Museum are definitely worth a visit, and the National Science and Technology Centre is a really cool hands-on educational experience, too. The Canberra Novotel concierge staff are full of knowledge about the local area, so if you need ideas or inspiration, they’re sure to help you out.

The Canberra Novotel is our go-to spot for city breaks in the Australian capital now – we’re so glad we’ve found somewhere we love to go back to. The girls get really excited now as they know exactly what to expect every time – we’re already planning our next Canberra adventure.

Check out Novotel Canberra HERE

Check out First Edition Bar and Dining HERE