THE SEA AND ME
One of Australia’s most luxurious ocean retreats, Jonah’s Restaurant & Boutique Hotel at Whale Beach is the only hotel in the prestigious Relais & Chateaux group in Sydney. The property has 11 Ocean Retreat rooms with spas and balconies overlooking the sea, and an acclaimed restaurant offering contemporary Australian cuisine. Whether you’ve checked into the hotel or are a visiting diner, be sure to arrive before sunset to take in the restaurant’s view over the Pacific Ocean. www.jonahs.com.au
RESCUE REMEDY
Nervous flyer? Stress Check Breathe In ($72) is a 100 per cent natural blend of pure essential oils to help you breathe more easily. Refreshing eucalyptus cleanses, frankincense acts as an antiseptic and lavender eases nervous tension. www.mecca.com.au
TRAVEL BUDDY
Whether you’re jumping on a plane or into the car for a weekend away, Elk Accessories’ Mand Overnight Bag ($399) is the ideal mix of style and practicality. From the Mr Elk collection, this bag is made from a raw, vegetable-tanned leather and has two open side pouches for those items you need readily available. www.elkaccessories.com
FASHION CALL
The countdown is on for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia, which will take place in Sydney this month. More than 50 designers are set to present their latest collections to the press, including Dion Lee, Sass & Bide and Romance Was Born. This year, thanks to the Weekend Edition on 19 and 20 May, the public can also experience the excitement!
www.mbfashionweekended.com.au/tickets
PASSPORT PROTECTOR
Fossil’s leather passport holders are designed with a special lining to help protect the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chips in your credit and debit cards from unwanted scanning. www.fossil.com