SYDNEY

I view Sydney as a mashup of everything that makes London and Los Angeles great. It has the sophistication of a global business hub and the laid back vibes of an ocean-side city. Allow me to be your guide to this iconic destination “down under.”

On a ferry from Circular Quay to Taronga Zoo

H|B INSPIRATION TIDBITS

Sip | on a “Ladies Who Lunch” carafe or a vodka espresso martini on The Butler’s picturesque patio

Ferry | over to the Taronga Zoo for close encounters with wallabies, kangaroos and koalas and don’t miss the Free-Flight Bird Show, which offers spectacular views of Sydney

Stroll | through the stunning Royal Botanic Garden H|B tip: Jog through the gardens first to Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair and then around to Queen Elizabeth II Gate and the Sydney Opera House using this map

Dine | al fresco on the Woolloomooloo Wharf – funny name, serious eats

Drive | 15 minutes from the CBD to Bondi Beach to shop, surf and grab lunch at the iconic Icebergs. H|B tip: Bring your sneakers and go on a refreshing walk to Coogee via the coastal trail. Take your time to enjoy each cove – particularly Bronte Beach and its rock pool. From Bronte, stroll 30-40 minutes more to Coogee and reward yourself with a cocktail from Coogee Pavilion

Combine with | a trip to Melbourne, the Great Barrier Reef, New Zealand or Fiji