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Yes, another best of list! We couldn\u2019t resist. Our blog editor Nicole wraps up the year that was and the most popular posts of the year.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n
I think I\u2019m still in denial. How can it possibly be the end of December?! They do say time flies when you\u2019re having fun and plenty of fun has been had working on the www.liveeverylastminute.com.au<\/a> blog this year.<\/div>\n
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As a little trip down memory lane for those with us all year and something new for those who\u2019ve joined us recently, here are the top 12 most-read posts of 2012:<\/div>\n
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1. Virgin Atlantic airline review<\/strong>
\nlastminute lovely Louise tested out Virgin Atlantic\u2019s \u2018Upper Class\u2019 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?<\/div>\n
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Read more here<\/a>.<\/strong>
\n\"\"<\/a>2. South Australia for connoisseurs <\/strong>
\nMasterChef 2010 winner (and one of our favourite peeps on Twitter<\/a>) Adam Liaw gave us the lowdown on his home state of South Australia. The verdict? It\u2019s one for the must-visit list.<\/p>\n

Read more here<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

3. Hong Kong: world\u2019s most exciting city?<\/strong>
\nNYC, 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.<\/p>\n

Read more here<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

4. Bendigo: a style icon of its own<\/strong>
\nWhen 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.<\/p>\n

Read more here<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

5. A stylish weekend in Bali <\/strong>
\nImagine Bali being a two hour and forty minute flight from your Aussie home. Bliss right? Well that\u2019s the reality for our Darwin blogger Jennifer.<\/p>\n

Read more here<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n

6. Central Coast hit list <\/strong>
\nI 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\u2019s Bay, pampering at Terrigal and the best Mexican I\u2019ve ever had at Rojo Rocket made it a weekend to remember.<\/p>\n

Read more here<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

7. Cirque du Soleil hit Oz <\/strong>
\nOur 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.<\/p>\n

Read more here<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

8. Ghosts and a (romantic) getaway<\/strong>
\nOur BFF blogger Daniella braved the spirit world with a stay at Manly\u2019s Q Station and onsite ghost tour at one of Australia\u2019s most haunted sites.<\/p>\n

Read more here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

9. Gourmet meals on wheels<\/strong>
\n2012 was the year the food truck phenomenon \u2013 a huge deal in New York, LA and San Fran for years \u2013 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.<\/p>\n

Read more here<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

10. Afternoon delight at the Hotel Windsor<\/strong>
\nIt\u2019s no secret we love a sweet treat. Our BFF blogger Chantal proved high tea really is the ultimate way to spend an afternoon.<\/p>\n

Read more here<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

11. A local\u2019s guide to Naples<\/strong>
\nOh to live in Italy! Marcella, our hotel expert for Italy let us in on the secrets of her home town of Naples.<\/p>\n

Read more here<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

12. Girly getaway on the go <\/strong>
\nThe wonderful Erin showed us that there\u2019s always time for a girls getaway and beach escapes are (nearly as) fabulous in winter.<\/p>\n

Read more here<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n<\/div>\n

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