"The Calile, a new hotel in the chic James Street precinct in Brisbane’s growing design and dining district, evokes midcentury Miami and Australia’s 1960s motels and almost instantly became a reason to visit. Its cool-kid breeziness is palpable, from the modernist design in shades of sage and pistachio to the self-proclaimed 'bonhomie buzz' of poolside DJ sets. The Calile Culture series invites celebrated writers like Suzie Miller for chats. Dinners at Greek restaurant Hellenika or 'working' lunches at the Lobby Bar are equally energizing. From $303." - Laura Dannen Redman, Jennifer Flowers, Krisanne Fordham