This Island Off the Coast of Australia Is a Hidden Paradise for Sparkling Wine Lovers

"Housed in an 1840s flour mill overlooking the river Tamar, this boutique hotel contains what is widely regarded as Launceston’s best dining room. The restaurant serves refined, locally minded dishes—examples include charcoal-grilled quail with local mushrooms and baked Tasmanian scallops—and guests stay in large, vaulted rooms that blend historic character with comfortable, upscale lodging." - Besha Rodell Besha Rodell Besha Rodell is a James Beard Award-winning writer, editor, and restaurant critic with two decades of experience and an international following. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Food & Wine, Saveur, Bon Appétit, and many other outlets. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines