The Beverly Hills is Getting a Refresh

Deep in the Beverly Hills is the Beverly Hilton, the beating heart of 70 years of Hollywood glitz. Since the 50s it’s been home to Hollywood glamour and red carpet events. A lot of celebs have stomped these halls, but it’s time for a refresh. The distinctive mid-century modern design and the beloved Aqua Star Pool are synonymous with the era’s glamour, alongside buzzy dining destinations, including the famed Trader Vic’s.

The Beverly Hilton remains a cornerstone of the city’s entertainment legacy, hosting Hollywood’s most iconic events in the famed International Ballroom. Over the next year and designed for those seeking the ultimate nostalgic Beverly Hills experience, the 70th Anniversary Package will offer a luxurious stay in a Penthouse Suite complete with a vintage car rental from Hollywood Classic Cars and a seven-course Decades Dinner inspired by the hotel’s archival menus. The package also allows guests to step back in time and immerse themselves in the hotel’s original charm from its opening year with a curation of nostalgic in-room keepsakes and amenities. It’s a fun way for movie industry buffs to transport back to the golden age of cinema and enjoy a luxury experience at the same time.

Looking ahead to the future a reinvention of the space is being planned for completion in 2027. This includes elevated new accommodations and fully transformed event spaces to all-new world-class dining and retail destinations. The legendary Aqua Star Pool, where generations of A-list celebrities have not only sunbathed and socialised but created an enduring legacy of Hollywood glamour, will re-emerge as a vibrant social centrepiece.
On top of that new ultra-luxury residences, two next-generation hotels, a private members’ club, curated dining and retail, and ten acres of botanical gardens and open space are being planned out. The future has never looked brighter.

Spring Travel Destinations

As we come into Spring New Zealand becomes a great place to explore, but what about further afield?
If you’re willing to take the Northern Hemisphere’s Autumn for a spin you can find a much more relaxed travel experience.

Japan

Most people are drawn to Japan in Spring to see the incredible array of cherry blossoms, but Autumn has its own charm and a fraction of the tourist hustle and bustle. This makes it a perfect time to visit for people looking to take it a little slower in a sea of reds and oranges. Temperatures hang around 22 degrees in the north and 30 degrees in the south. We recommend Osaka or Kyoto.

Germany

Oktoberfest starts in, you guessed it… September. But goes to the first Sunday in October. It’s one of Munich’s most iconic events, and should be experienced at least once in your life even if you aren’t a beer aficionado. There’s still plenty of folk music, fairgrounds and Bavarian culture to get to know.

Temperatures are getting as low as 5 degrees and as high as 15, so pack chilly.