Top 12 reads of 2012

I think I’m still in denial. How can it possibly be the end of December?! They do say time flies when you’re having fun and plenty of fun has been had working on the www.liveeverylastminute.com.au blog this year.

As a little trip down memory lane for those with us all year and something new for those who’ve joined us recently, here are the top 12 most-read posts of 2012:

1. Virgin Atlantic airline review
lastminute lovely Louise tested out Virgin Atlantic’s ‘Upper Class’ offering and gave Richard Branson and his crew a big thumbs up. A bar on board, sticky date for dessert and an impressive entertainment system: enough said right?

Read more here.
2. South Australia for connoisseurs
MasterChef 2010 winner (and one of our favourite peeps on Twitter) Adam Liaw gave us the lowdown on his home state of South Australia. The verdict? It’s one for the must-visit list.

Read more here.

3. Hong Kong: world’s most exciting city?
NYC, Rio or Dubai might be top of mind for an exciting getaway but lastminute lovely Louise argued that Honkers is not only closer to Oz but a fab alternative.

Read more here.

4. Bendigo: a style icon of its own
When you think of Bendigo, you probably thin gold rush. Melbourne local Chantal tasted its culture with the visiting Grace Kelly: Style Icon exhibition and gave the boutique shops and delicious food her seal of weekend getaway approval too.

Read more here.

5. A stylish weekend in Bali
Imagine Bali being a two hour and forty minute flight from your Aussie home. Bliss right? Well that’s the reality for our Darwin blogger Jennifer.

Read more here.

6. Central Coast hit list
I was given the tough task of soaking up a few days on the NSW Central Coast. A stay at Bells at Killcare, kayaking at Hardy’s Bay, pampering at Terrigal and the best Mexican I’ve ever had at Rojo Rocket made it a weekend to remember.

Read more here.

7. Cirque du Soleil hit Oz
Our favourite performers, the Cirque Du Soleil crew, chose Brisbane to kick start their latest tour and lastminute lovely Sasha used it as an excuse to holiday in her home town.

Read more here.

8. Ghosts and a (romantic) getaway
Our BFF blogger Daniella braved the spirit world with a stay at Manly’s Q Station and onsite ghost tour at one of Australia’s most haunted sites.

Read more here.

9. Gourmet meals on wheels
2012 was the year the food truck phenomenon – a huge deal in New York, LA and San Fran for years – finally arrived in Sydney. Travel writer Karen Lawson hunted down the best on offer and had us all drooling at our desks with the tasty offerings.

Read more here.

10. Afternoon delight at the Hotel Windsor
It’s no secret we love a sweet treat. Our BFF blogger Chantal proved high tea really is the ultimate way to spend an afternoon.

Read more here.

11. A local’s guide to Naples
Oh to live in Italy! Marcella, our hotel expert for Italy let us in on the secrets of her home town of Naples.

Read more here.

12. Girly getaway on the go
The wonderful Erin showed us that there’s always time for a girls getaway and beach escapes are (nearly as) fabulous in winter.

Read more here.