U & I Espresso is one of those convivial cafes in Brisbane that manage to combine the retro homey lounge vibe whilst serving coffee and eats that are a notch above.

This hip and happening uber chic hotel, located on the fringe of Fortitude Valley, is a destination within itself courtesy of its rooftop bar.

Hercule Poirot would be right at home in this gloriously opulent five storey hilltop Victorian villa with its four private guestrooms.

In a picturesque rural setting less than an hour from Brisbane is this exclusive gem of a camp site where dogs are free to roam, camp fires rule and prices are rock bottom.

This is less a shop and more a delightful nostalgic world of exquisite handcrafted toys.

On Saturdays 4 times a year the Rumpus Room becomes packed to the beanbags with vintage.

Plugging itself as a guitar shop like no other, this quirky laneway outfit is run by a bunch of vintage guitar nuts who are telling the truth.

This absolute gem tucked away in the melaleuca-lined streets of Hawthorne is the hide-out of a veritable who’s who of fresh unique fashion, be it clothes, accessories, jewellery or shoes.

This bare tiled 1966 built arcade is home to the city’s edgiest independent fashion at one end and a host of colourful budget Asian eateries at the other.

There’s nothing run-of-the-mill about this bookshop which specializes in interesting non-fiction tomes to stimulate the grey matter.

This is one of those shops you wish you’d taken the time to stop in years ago

This tranquil oasis of subtropical plants, daybeds and fruity cocktails can be found perched atop the notorious Valley building

A mini foodie’s paradise can be found in this charming little red cafe in the hub of Spring Hill.

South Brisbane's The Fox Hotel is a splendid 1920’s style pub (whose beginnings date back to its original incarnation as the Terminus in the 1880’s) that is almost a stand-alone attraction.

A cute little candy coloured store whose main drawcard is its luscious premise-baked cupcakes, My Sweetopia also does a roaring morning trade in coffee and fruit toast.

One of Brisbane’s bakery gems, serving up fresh New York bagels, Jewish Challah bread (Fridays), gelato, petits fours, brioche & pies