{"id":14049,"date":"2012-09-24T07:18:53","date_gmt":"2012-09-23T21:18:53","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/?p=14049"},"modified":"2018-05-15T04:33:00","modified_gmt":"2018-05-14T18:33:00","slug":"luxe-long-weekends-for-less","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/luxe-long-weekends-for-less\/","title":{"rendered":"Luxe long weekends for less"},"content":{"rendered":"

lastminute lovely Angela gives her top picks for a luxe long weekend in your home city.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Feeling the pinch? You\u2019ve just had your snugly winter getaway, and a summer holiday is on the horizon, but you don\u2019t want to completely miss out on making the most of the long weekend. Here\u2019s my solution: save some dosh and staycation this long weekend.
\nFor most of us we think we know our city like the back of our hand, been there done that. But do you really? Have you ever actually taken the time to explore your hometown? This long weekend (sorry Melbourne peeps, but you do score a Melbourne Cup public holiday in November) is your excuse to indulge, explore and experience your city without the added expense of flights – score!
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\nSet sail on Sydney Harbour<\/a> and discover its shimmering secrets.
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Indulge in a Hunter valley winery tour<\/a> and stay at a luxe hotel<\/a> in the region.
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Head to the Blue Mountains and get outdoors, take an eco day trip<\/a> or go horse riding<\/a>.
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