Summer Trip to Sydney

The flight down from Hong Kong took about 10 hours, with a short stopover in Bangkok. We were greeted by a clean, friendly airport, as well as numerous signs warning of penalties for bringing foreign food into the country. We soon left the airport to begin our adventure in a whole new land! Sydney is quite a city, and one of my favorite so far!

Quick Tips:

Be sure to realize what time your flight arrives, as many from Asia and the USA get in during the morning hours. We arrived early and had to wait hours at the hotel until our room was ready.

Best Way To Get Around:

Sydney has numerous water ferries, which are extremely convenient. Taxis are not cheap but are less than what you would expect to pay in New York. Public transportation is clean and efficient and not terribly expensive. If you're in downtown Sydney, many attractions are within close walking distance.

This is a wonderful high-class Western-style hotel. We arrived quite awhile before our check-in time, and they made every effort they could to make us comfortable and suggested ways to pass the time. The room was excellent and the staff was very friendly. We had a great view of the harbor and were within about 10 minutes of every attraction, including the Harbor Bridge and Opera House. We also had access to the Executive Lounge, where delicious breakfast and evening cocktails were served. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone.