{"id":32861,"date":"2014-04-30T07:27:16","date_gmt":"2014-04-29T21:27:16","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/?p=32861"},"modified":"2018-05-14T08:49:00","modified_gmt":"2018-05-13T22:49:00","slug":"10-fab-destinations-to-bag-an-overseas-secret-hotel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/10-fab-destinations-to-bag-an-overseas-secret-hotel\/","title":{"rendered":"10 fab destinations to bag an overseas Secret Hotel"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote>\n<div class=\"pinkLinks\">Are you dying to take advantage of the <a href=\"http::www.lastminute.com.au:flights.html?cid=social=blog:lmau:retail::SM40:\">international flight sales<\/a> but worried your beer budget won\u2019t cover your champagne taste? Well, why not #liveeverylastminute and try one of our snazzy Secret Hotels overseas?<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"pinkLinks\"><!--more-->Not only can you get a 5-star room at a 3-star price, but you\u2019ll add a little extra excitement to your trip. Secret Hotels are like lucky dips, except with awesome hotels instead of lame plastic toys.<br \/>\nSo where to go? How about\u2026<br \/>\n<strong>Paris<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_32878\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/paris_105716543-e1398750035862.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32878\" class=\"wp-image-32878 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/images\/last-minute\/blog\/uploads\/2014\/04\/paris_105716543-e1398750035862.jpg\" alt=\"Paris\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-32878\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paris<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/accommodation\/france\/paris?cid=social=blog:lmau:retail::SM40:\">Paris<\/a> has been seducing visitors for so long it almost sounds like a clich\u00e9. But when you gaze upon the Mona Lisa, venture underground to the Catacombs, and climb the Eiffel Tower at dusk, you\u2019ll feel like you\u2019ve discovered the city yourself.<br \/>\nNeed more convincing? Check out our great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/accommodation\/france\/paris\/secret?cid=social=blog:lmau:retail::SM40:\">Paris Secret Hotels<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Rome<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_32880\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/Rome_169718585-e1398750100570.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32880\" class=\"wp-image-32880 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/images\/last-minute\/blog\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Rome_169718585-e1398750100570.jpg\" alt=\"Rome\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-32880\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rome<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever wanted to step into the photos in your Ancient History textbook, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/accommodation\/italy\/rome?cid=social=blog:lmau:retail::SM40:\">Rome<\/a> is the city for you. World-famous sites such as the Colosseum, Sistine Chapel and Trevi Fountain are sure to impress, but lesser-known attractions like the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.romancats.com\/index_eng.php?cid=social=blog:lmau:retail::SM40:\">Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary<\/a> will give Rome a special place in your heart.<br \/>\nItching to go? We have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/accommodation\/italy\/rome\/secret?cid=social=blog:lmau:retail::SM40:\">Secret Hotels in Rome<\/a> right here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Queenstown<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_32879\" style=\"width: 511px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/Queenstown_124173364-e1398750072974.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32879\" class=\"wp-image-32879 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/images\/last-minute\/blog\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Queenstown_124173364-e1398750072974.jpg\" alt=\"Queenstown\" width=\"501\" height=\"324\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-32879\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Queenstown<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Looking for an adrenaline rush? Then jump the ditch to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/accommodation\/new-zealand\/queenstown?cid=social=blog:lmau:retail::SM40:\">Queenstown<\/a>, the adventure capital of the world. Think skydiving, bungee jumping, skiing and snowboarding, all set on the pristine shores of Lake Wakatipu. For the daredevils out there, read our recent review of <a href=\"\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/zooming-with-ziptrek-ecotours-queenstown\/?cid=social=blog:lmau:retail::SM40:\">Ziptrek Ecotours<\/a> \u2013 it looks too fun to miss!<br \/>\nA <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/accommodation\/new-zealand\/queenstown\/secret?cid=social=blog:lmau:retail::SM40:\">Queenstown Secret Hotel<\/a> is the perfect place to rest your weary head after all that thrillseeking.<br \/>\n<strong>Hong Kong<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_32875\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/Hong-Kong-city-e1398749938450.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32875\" class=\"wp-image-32875 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/images\/last-minute\/blog\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Hong-Kong-city-e1398749938450.jpg\" alt=\"Hong Kong\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-32875\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hong Kong<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/hotel\/hong-kong?cid=social=blog:lmau:retail::SM40:\">Hong Kong <\/a>is a shopper\u2019s paradise. Designer devotees will find heaven in Admiralty, Central and SoHo, while bargain hunters will love exploring Kowloon and haggling in the shopping streets. If you\u2019re a fan of Asian pop culture and collectibles, make sure you leave plenty of time (and dosh) for the CTMA and Sino Centres in Mongkok.<br \/>\nReady to shop till you drop? Grab one of our great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/accommodation\/hong-kong\/hong-kong-island\/secret?cid=social=blog:lmau:retail::SM40:\">Hong Kong Secret Hotels<\/a>.<br \/>\n<strong>Fiji<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_32874\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/Fiji_126037622-e1398749908328.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32874\" class=\"wp-image-32874 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/images\/last-minute\/blog\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Fiji_126037622-e1398749908328.jpg\" alt=\"Fiji\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-32874\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fiji<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/hotel\/fiji?cid=social=blog:lmau:retail::SM40:\">Fiji<\/a> is 333 islands of tropical perfection. If you\u2019re in need of some pampering, start your holiday with a spa treatment in Suva. Once you\u2019re feeling recharged, check out a firewalking demonstration or take a ferry to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/accommodation\/fiji\/kadavu?cid=social=blog:lmau:retail::SM40:\">Kadavu<\/a> for some snorkelling on the Great Astrolabe Reef.<br \/>\nAre those crystal-clear waters calling you? Have a squiz at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/accommodation\/fiji\/fiji\/secret?cid=social=blog:lmau:retail::SM40:\">Fiji Secret Hotels<\/a>.<br \/>\n<strong>London<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_32877\" style=\"width: 511px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/london_88682641-e1398749999584.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32877\" class=\"wp-image-32877 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/images\/last-minute\/blog\/uploads\/2014\/04\/london_88682641-e1398749999584.jpg\" alt=\"London\" width=\"501\" height=\"334\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-32877\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">London<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There\u2019s no shortage of Australians in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/accommodation\/united-kingdom\/london?cid=social=blog:lmau:retail::SM40:\">London<\/a>, but you need to go there yourself to understand why we adore the place. Hunt for treasure on Portobello Road, scorch your tastebuds with a Brick Lane curry, then party the night away in Soho. Just make sure you put aside a fiver for a standing ticket at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shakespearesglobe.com\/?cid=social=blog:lmau:retail::SM40:\">The Globe<\/a>.<br \/>\nGotta go? Snag a room at one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/accommodation\/united-kingdom\/london\/secret?cid=social=blog:lmau:retail::SM40:\">London Secret Hotels<\/a>.<br \/>\n<strong>Vancouver<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_32881\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/Vancouver_120831880-e1398750131441.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32881\" class=\"wp-image-32881 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/images\/last-minute\/blog\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Vancouver_120831880-e1398750131441.jpg\" alt=\"Vancouver\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-32881\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vancouver<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Nature lovers, this one\u2019s for you! Let Vancouver tap into your wild side and head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grousemountain.com\/wildlife-refuge?cid=social=blog:lmau:retail::SM40:\">Grouse Mountain Wildlife Refuge<\/a> to meet grizzly bears, grey wolves, humming birds and owls, or join a whale watching tour to spot orcas, grey whales, minkes and humpbacks.<br \/>\nHearing the call? You\u2019ll find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/accommodation\/canada\/vancouver\/secret?cid=social=blog:lmau:retail::SM40:\">Vancouver Secret Hotels<\/a> here.<br \/>\n<strong>Bali<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_32873\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/Bali-e1398749879239.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32873\" class=\"wp-image-32873 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/images\/last-minute\/blog\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Bali-e1398749879239.jpg\" alt=\"Bali\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-32873\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bali<\/p><\/div>\n<p>We\u2019re pretty sure there\u2019s a law that demands every Australian should visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/accommodation\/indonesia\/bali?cid=social=blog:lmau:retail::SM40:\">Bali<\/a> at least once. Sun worshippers will fall in love with Nusa Dua, Kuta and Sanur in the south, but travellers in search of the exotic may prefer the volcanic sands of Lovina in the north. For a break from the beach, explore the ancient temples of Gunung Kawi or the palace gardens of Tirta Gangga.<br \/>\nBusting for Bali? Sounds like you need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/accommodation\/indonesia\/bali\/secret?cid=social=blog:lmau:retail::SM40:\">Bali Secret Hotel<\/a>!<br \/>\n<strong>Koh Samui<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_32876\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/Koh-Samui_92405641-e1398749970838.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32876\" class=\"wp-image-32876 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/images\/last-minute\/blog\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Koh-Samui_92405641-e1398749970838.jpg\" alt=\"Koh Samui\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-32876\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Koh Samui<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Feeling greedy and want a bit of everything? Then colourful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/accommodation\/thailand\/koh-samui?cid=social=blog:lmau:retail::SM40:\">Koh Samui<\/a> is the island for you. Wander through the shrines of Big Buddha Beach and Wat Plai Laem, or master the noble sport of football golf- seriously, it\u2019s a thing. If you\u2019re looking to party, try the beach clubs and cocktail bars of Chaweng and Lamai.<br \/>\nLooking forward to some Sex On The Beach? You\u2019ll need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/accommodation\/thailand\/koh-samui\/secret?cid=social=blog:lmau:retail::SM40:\">Koh Samui Secret Hotel<\/a> first!<br \/>\n<strong>Amsterdam<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_32872\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/Amsterdam_1054406061-e1398749818827.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32872\" class=\"wp-image-32872 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/images\/last-minute\/blog\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Amsterdam_1054406061-e1398749818827.jpg\" alt=\"Amsterdam\" width=\"500\" height=\"339\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-32872\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amsterdam<\/p><\/div>\n<p>With caffeine-free \u201ccoffee\u201d shops and a raunchy red-light district nestled among canals and 17th-century townhouses, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/accommodation\/netherlands\/amsterdam?cid=social=blog:lmau:retail::SM40:\">Amsterdam<\/a> is truly unique. World-class cultural sites like the Anne Frank House and Rijksmuseum are not to be missed, but be sure to squeeze in some silliness at the Sex Museum or the Heineken Experience.<br \/>\nTime to jet? Better have a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/accommodation\/netherlands\/amsterdam\/secret?cid=social=blog:lmau:retail::SM40:\">Amsterdam Secret Hotels<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Have we mentioned your favourite city, or do you have a secret of your own? Don\u2019t leave us hanging! Tell us where you\u2019d like to book your next Secret Hotel.<\/strong><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"pageLinks\"><a href=\"ttp:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/hotels\/secret-hotels?cid=social=blog:lmau:retail::SM40:\">Secret Hotels<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"pageLinks\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/flights.html?cid=social=blog:lmau:retail::SM40:\">lastminute.com.au flights<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"pageLinks\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/hotels.html?cid=social=blog:lmau:retail::SM40:\">All hotels<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you dying to take advantage of the international flight sales but worried your beer budget won\u2019t cover your champagne..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":98,"featured_media":38646,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[94,9],"tags":[4253,4254,4255,4256,4257,4258,1512,781,4259],"acf":{"credits":[{"name":"","label":"","full_url":""}],"enable_review_score":false},"posts_api_cpm_point":{"name":"","description":"","thumbnail":"","address":"Paris, France","latitude":"48.856614","longitude":"2.3522219000000177","icon":"\/images\/icons\/marker.png"},"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32861"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/98"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32861"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32861\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":44290,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32861\/revisions\/44290"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/38646"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32861"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32861"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32861"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}