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From five-star to functional: where to stay in Adelaide
For almost two decades choosing a hotel in Adelaide was a pretty straightforward affair. Do I choose an international five-star property, a functional city hotel or a friendly guesthouse?
For almost two decades choosing a hotel in Adelaide was a pretty straightforward affair. Do I choose an international five-star property, a functional city hotel or a friendly guesthouse?
The gleaming addition to Adelaide's skyline smacks of style.
It may be the driest state in the driest continent, but South Australia has few rivals when it comes to fresh produce.
South Australia is home to some of Australia's most iconic wine brands but also fosters plenty of young wine-making talent.
New chic hangouts have open their doors every month, and demand for licenses seems irrepressible.
Adelaide’s love affair with the coffee bean shows no sign of abating as hole-in-the wall cafes, mobile coffee carts and more elaborate establishments spout up across the city and suburbs.
The Adelaide dining scene has undergone an exciting restaurant revolution with star foodie attractions.
Hopping over to Kangaroo Island for its annual Feastival, Sarah Whyte samples fresh local produce and is captivated by the island's unspoilt charm.
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South Australia is blessed with some of the country's greatest natural wonders; from the sunburnt, prehistoric surfaces of Flinders Ranges and the gaping abyss that is salt Lake Eyre, to the wide stretches of uncrowded beaches and the spectacular coastline of the Great Australian Bite. Sunny weather with blue open skies are typical; grab a glass of its top quality red wine and enjoy amazing views with its warm, friendly people.