Romantic Queensland Escapes
The Romantic Paradise
By Kristie Robinson
After the joy of spending your special day with family and friends, all that's left to do is escape to a special place where you can just be together. Queensland, the Sunshine State of Australia is that special place.
Queensland offers the perfect escape after all the stress and excitement of your wedding day. Whether you are looking for a luxurious sojourn in the Tropical North, a carefree island holiday, a cosy rainforest guest house or the lively atmosphere of the Gold Coast, Queensland is sure to please.
Magic of the Tropics
There's something magically alluring about the tropics. As one of the most special places on earth, North Queensland's World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef and Rainforest deserve to be a part of the most important event in your life. Experience the delights of the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, Cairns and Port Douglas.
Port Douglas is a first class experience you can share together. Imagine dining in a secluded tree house amongst the tree canopy. Sipping an icy cocktail while languishing in the crystal waters of the lagoon-style pool. Sharing a feast of freshly caught seafood at the Wharf Restaurant or a succulent steak at The Australian Outback Bar & Grill. Taking a romantic stroll along Four Mile Beach. Sailing away to the World Heritage listed reef. Exploring the rainforest.
Island Interludes
An island escape is what dreams are made of and Queensland has a range of island packages to match every dream.
The islands of Tropical North Queensland beckon. Exclusive Bedarra offers the ultimate in pampering; enchanting Dunk Island offers sun-drenched days exploring the island's unspoilt rainforest; Orpheus is a romantic paradise free of day-trippers and children and the ultimate eco-escape of Green Island, just off Cairns, offers unsurpassed snorkelling, or you can just snooze on the crisp white sand under swaying palms.
The Whitsunday Islands also offer superb honeymoon and romantic escape packages to accommodate a range of tastes. They are often called Heaven on Earth and with good reason. No traffic jams, shopping malls or long queues, just time to relax and enjoy the pristine environment together.
Brampton and South Molle Islands are for lovers with a passion for island life. Partake in active water sports, relax on golden beaches or enjoy a gourmet picnic at a secluded beach cove - the choices are endless.
For those who enjoy a bit of pampering and luxury, Daydream Island, the exclusive, award-winning Hayman Island or the intimate, boutique-style Hamilton Island will spoil you. Indulge in world-class cuisine, sample some of the world's finest wines and treat yourselves to rejuvenating spa treatments. Or, you could stroll along the white, sandy beaches, swim in the exclusive pools, or snorkel in the azure Whitsunday waters. Then again - you could lie in bed all day in your beachfront retreat and simply take in the breathtaking view.
Further south, offshore from Gladstone, the recently refurbished Heron Island Resort is located on a coral atoll perched right on the Great Barrier Reef - allowing you to experience the greatest underwater garden with ease.
Coastal Chic
A stylish hotel is the perfect base from which to enjoy the cosmopolitan Gold Coast, just one hour's drive south of Brisbane. The coast promises exciting night life, the 24-hour relaxed gaming of Conrad Jupiter's Casino, an endless selection of restaurants and cafes, elegant shopping, some of the world's best beaches, and the cool rainforest of the hinterland.
The Crowne Plaza is a serene haven in the heart of the action. Your King Room has Pacific Ocean views, your own private spa and complimentary fruit and chocolates.
If luxury is what you seek, the elegance of the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort will not disappoint. The Marriott offers a sanctuary where you can luxuriate amongst beautiful gardens, private sandy beaches and two and a half acres of blue lagoons. Everything you could desire, and it's only a stone's throw from the famous beaches and cosmopolitan shopping of Surfers.
Also on the Gold Coast, on the spectacular waterfront of the Broadwater, lies the exclusive Palazzo Versace, the world's first Versace Hotel. Offering a new era in luxury, the world-class service and cuisine will see you treated like royalty and those who love to pamper themselves can experience the delights of the Salus Per Aquum Spa.
The Sunshine Coast, north of Brisbane, offers a sophisticated break from the bustle. Experience the beauty of the region and the elegance of a five star resort at Hyatt Regency Coolum. Exert yourself with a game of tennis or a round of golf on the resort's world-class golf course, or simply indulge in a spa treatment, massage or the exquisite cuisine. Whatever you choose to do, the Hyatt Regency will not disappoint.
Expectations of the perfect romantic escape range from a quiet, romantic retreat to an active adventure getaway for two - the essence being that you are together in one of the world's best destinations - Queensland.
