Posted on 20th July 2010 by baillielodges in News
Following is an excerpt from the Weekend Australian Travel & Leisure, MAY 29, 2010. ‘A sense of place done in style’ by Michelle Rowe
…AUSTRALIA is taking on New Zealand to claim the mantle of the region’s premier lodge destination. The creme de la creme of our nation’s independent luxury tourism operators have joined forces to form Luxury Lodges of Australia, showcasing to the world a portfolio of “the uniquely Australian breed of luxury experiential lodges”.
The 15 properties range from wilderness retreats to vineyard escapes and include the award-winning Southern Ocean Lodge on South Australia’s Kangaroo Island, Bamurru Plains in the Top End, Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa in the NSW Blue Mountains and Longitude 131 at Uluru. The association hopes a handful of soon-to-open properties, including Saffire on Tasmania’s rugged Freycinet Peninsula, will throw their weight behind the initiative.
“There’s strength in numbers and our primary goal is for international markets to recognise that Australia is now a true luxury destination,” says association chair James Baillie, owner of Baillie Lodges, which runs Southern Ocean Lodge and Capella Lodge on NSW’s Lord Howe Island.
More: A sense of place done in style
Posted on 20th July 2010 by baillielodges in Uncategorized
Luxury Lodges of Australia toast a new association
Luxury Lodges of Australia is a collection of independent luxury lodges and camps offering unforgettable experiences in Australia’s most inspiring and extraordinary locations.
In recent years, Australia has seen the emergence and consolidation of a new breed of exceptional luxury properties and experiences. These properties have joined forces to showcase Australia’s unique style of sophisticated, carefree, barefoot, experiential luxury.
In 2010, fifteen of Australia’s leading independent high-end tourism property owners formed Luxury Lodges of Australia. It is a member-owned, marketing association to promote both domestically and internationally the uniquely Australian breed of luxury experiential lodges.
Both Baillie Lodges properties, Capella and Southern Ocean Lodge have been welcomed into the association, joining excellent Australian company.
Posted on 11th May 2010 by baillielodges in News
Welcome to the Baillie Lodges blog, gateway to social media for Capella and Southern Ocean Lodge and a perfect way to stay in touch with all the news from ‘Head Office’ in Sydney’s sunny northern beaches, as well as from the great island destinations, Lord Howe and Kangaroo Island.
Social media is a great way to ask us a question, post a comment, find out so much more about excellent food, changing seasons, amazing wildlife, activities and new packages as they are released.
It’s not just a two way street – join us here and access a community of like-minded travellers from around the globe – it’s a little like sunset drinks shared at the Lodges, only virtual!
Scroll to the bottom of this blog to join Baillie Lodges on facebook, Twitter and You Tube, or go to http://southernoceanlodge.com.au/social.asp to join Southern Ocean Lodge direct, and to http://lordhowe.com/social.asp to join Capella Lodge.
See you soon! James and Hayley Baillie
Posted on 11th March 2010 by baillielodges in Uncategorized
bar, hotel, travels
New York City. The snow has finally departed and wow that was an amazing experience, biggest snowfalls in NYC for more than 100 years. All going well and in need of an AFD, which is not likely!
We are now staying at the Crosby Street Hotel
The Crosby Street Hotel
which has enforced inspiration for us to do a Sydney hotel (one day), one of the best places I have ever stayed…and the Aussie sales manager gave me an upgrade!
Time for a nap before WD50 for dinner and maybe The Stanton Social for drinks!
wd~50
Back home Thursday morning, can’t wait for a decent coffee!
JB
Posted on 25th February 2010 by baillielodges in Uncategorized
Baillie Lodges
Welcome to the Baillie Lodges blog, the hub of all things Capella and Southern Ocean Lodge, and with news of what might be happening at the Baillie Lodges head office in Sydney, Australia. From here you can use the links in the right side panel to access the blogs for both Capella and Southern Ocean Lodge, and to join us on Facebook and Twitter, as below.
The Baillie Lodges blog will include posts from both Capella and Southern Ocean Lodge, so it’s a ‘one-stop-shop’ if you’re keen to find out more on these two outstanding properties and their exceptional island locations.
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