The Importance of Romantic Weekend Getaways for Couples with Kids

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Once the honeymoon is over, married couples tend to get caught up in the daily hustle and bustle of home life, especially if they have young children. Both partners get busy planning their lives around their kids, and around their jobs, leaving little energy for couple time in the busy family calendar. Add to this extensive technology use, whether for work or leisure, and you have a recipe for couples growing older under one roof, but not really growing together.

Sometimes you just need time away in order to reconnect. Sound familiar? If you’re looking to create space to spend time with your spouse and keep the romantic spark alive in your relationship, a romantic weekend getaway can make a world of difference.

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Why A Stanthorpe Wine Tour Is for You

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Whether you’re on a weekend vacation and looking for things to do in Stanthorpe, or you’re looking for a romantic getaway, you should definitely consider adding a wine tour to your plans.  Wine tours not only answer all the questions you’ve ever had about the wine you are drinking, but they  also provide you with an exciting, relaxing and enlightening experience.

Have you ever wondered what the winery looks like where your favourite cabernet sauvignon is made? Have you ever wondered about the story behind the winemaker listed on the bottle you buy at the store? Have you ever wanted to impress your friends with your extensive (and we won’t mention newly acquired) wine wisdom?

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Glamping Accommodation in Queensland

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When you love the idea of camping, but you want a touch of luxury, glamping is the way forward. As a camping trend that’s taken Australia by storm, glamping is the perfect mix of sleeping under the stars and immersing yourself in luxury. If you’re yet to give it a chance, here are some reasons to try glamping accommodation in Queensland this summer.

Sleeping under the night sky

When was the last time you witnessed the beauty of a starry night without city pollution? If you don’t spend much time in rural locations, it’s difficult to imagine the spectacular beauty of a clear Granite Belt sky at night. Trust us, it’s amazing and glamping is a great way to get that perspective.

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Travelling to Stanthorpe? Here’s Your Fab Road Trip Playlist

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Your suitcases are packed and you’re ready to jump in the car for a romantic escape to Alure Stanthorpe, but what are you going to listen to? Not to worry! We have it all sorted for you.

Last year we published the Top 100* Romantic Songs playlist. This year we thought we should step up and curate a fabulous 3 hour Drive Songs playlist.

We can safely say we’ve listened to A LOT of songs searching for the right playlist for your drive to Stanthorpe. We wanted a fabulous, fun, mostly Aussie rock, sing out loud, playlist to make your road trip in the car fly.

With lyrics like “Get your motor runnin’, head out on the highway. Looking for adventure in whatever comes our way”, we had to kick off with Steppenwolf. Quickly followed by Ed Sheeran’s ‘Castle on the hill’, Shepphard, The Angels, Neon Trees and Sia. If you’re travelling from Brisbane, by the time you’ve heard Silverchair, Powderfinger, Crowded House and Australian Crawl you should be at Aratula and starting the beautiful climb up Cunningham’s Gap.

From here on it’s smooth driving with Queen, Jonas Brothers, Stanthorpe boy – James Blundell, Crowded House, and GANGgajang. Finally Hunters & Collectors iconic ‘Holy Grail’ should have you delivered to your glamping tent or luxury villa.

So, here it is! Your fab, fun, sing out loud, Road Trip Songs playlist. Enjoy!

What’s On – Spring in Stanthorpe

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Ducks on the pond in Spring at Alure Stanthorpe

It’s now officially spring 2019 and you may be wondering what to do when you book accommodation here in Stanthorpe during the springtime. You’ll be pleased to know there is always something interesting to fulfil every desire from food and art to nature and music both indoors and out.

Take a look below at what’s coming up over the next couple of months on the Granite Belt.

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Getting Away is Good for Your Heart

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It’s true – romantic getaways are good for your heart. If you need any excuse to get away with a loved one consider your health. Harvard Health reports that having a highly satisfying marriage actually lowers your risk for cardiovascular disease. Spending time together away from the usual pressures of modern life then becomes essential wouldn’t you agree? It’s good for the heart in every sense.

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Things To Do – Autumn

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“Golden brown, texture like sun” – there’s never a frown at Alure Stanthorpe in Autumn. We love the golden hues of the deciduous trees as the season changes. Cooler temperatures allow for more time outside to reflect whilst enjoying the gorgeous sunsets that come with our Autumn skies (and they only get better in Winter).

The log fireplace features year round in our romantic villas and glamping tent but in Autumn it’s especially nice to retire to the lounge and sit in front of the fire after a long soak in the hot tub.

If you do manage to get away and book with us, there’s also plenty to do outside the villas if you desire. Read on to learn more about our local events during March, April and May 2019.

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Valentine’s Romantic Getaway

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Whether you’re a couple, newly wed or married for years, there’s always that little bit of pressure on Valentines Day don’t you think? Did you remember? Did you book anything? Will it be memorable (for all the right reasons)? You’re so lucky today because right now you still have time to make this the year that will be forever remembered as the best Valentines Day surprise ever. Because you remembered. You booked it. You went a little crazy with the indulgence package and one of these luscious rooms met the gaze of your loved one after a leisurely drive through country Queensland. The romantic picnic lunch was just divine. Dinner was exquisite and how wonderful did the stars look from the hot tub? Yes, that sure was a great weekend. Never to be forgotten. No matter what you do from here on in you will always be able to remind your loved one of that glorious weekend spent at Alure Stanthorpe in the Granite Belt. Yes I forgot the milk but how good was that weekend at Alure? I forgot to pickup the kids but oh my Alure was great wasn’t it? Do you see where I’m going with this? Booked your romantic getaway yet? You’re welcome.

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Things to Do – Summertime

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Things to do Summertime

It’s summertime and the livin’ sure is easy on the Granite Belt in Queensland’s high country. Now that the busy Christmas and New Year period is drawing to a close many are enjoying some well-earned downtime and relaxation whilst pondering their plans for 2019. The Granite Belt certainly delivers no matter what the season but this time of year is especially delightful.

Whilst January is perhaps best spent exploring on foot (working off the foodie indulgence of Christmas), and for those that love a good cocktail keep your exercise up because on 19 January Cocktails on the Green is the event for you.

The highlight for January is surely the 2019 Australia Day celebrations. If you choose to celebrate then there are options at Stanthorpe’s Weeroona Park and also in Warwick. Head over to the Southern Downs website for details.

February sees the return of the popular and much anticipated Stanthorpe Show at the Stanthorpe Showgrounds from 1-3 February.

Steam train buffs can enjoy a train ride to Wallangarra and return on 9 February. Explore the historic Wallangarra train station and have fun with one foot each in Queensland and New South Wales at the same time. Tickets are available at the Southern Downs Steam Railway website.

Dreaming of being a winemaker? Well, February 23 and 24 are the dates for you. Winemaker for a Weekend is on at Queensland College of Wine Tourism. There you will spend an amazing weekend with a complete, ‘hands-on’ winemaking experience, served with delicious meals and matched wines.

Cyclist’s rejoice! The charity event, That Dam Ride is on again for another year on 24 February, taking you throughout the scenic Granite Belt ending at Storm King Dam. The have catered for all levels of cyclists with a 125km main ride, a 70km challenge, 45km intermediate or 20km ride for beginners, kids or the whole family.