Kelly Hewitt

1 The Arrival From the moment you step into Pan Pacific Perth, it’s clear this is not the old Sheraton hotel you remember from the 80’s and 90’s. Fresh from a thoughtful and luxurious $50 million renovation by the Singapore based design firm FDAT Architects, the lobby sets the tone immediately: light-filled, calm and elegant, and manages to feel both contemporary and timeless.

1 The Arrival and Vibe Some afternoons are just made for champagne, sunshine and a little indulgence — and the limited edition Clicquot & Claws menu at Smoke, Barangaroo House delivers all three in effortless style. We make our way through the already pumping ground floor crowd and up to the 3rd floor in the lift.

8 There’s something about Sydney in spring that makes you want to swap your laptop for lipstick, shut down Teams and lean into a well-earned after-work drink to enjoy the extended daylight hours. And just in time, Chophouse Sydney – yes, the Matt Moran-owned temple to perfectly broiled steak – has launched its Spring on the Terrace series. Spoiler alert: it’s deliciously dangerous for your ‘just one drink’ resolve as you wind down from the weekday.