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Sunday, February 24, 2008

The Beach Club Resort Hamilton Island Great Barrier Reef

Last Minute Weekend Getaway to The Beach Club Resort Hamilton Island

The Beach Club Hamilton Island is ideal for a last minute weekend getaway from almost anywhere on the Eastern Coast of Australia, and it is only three hours door to door from Melbourne. What this means that it is possible to make a last minute decision about your weekend getaway and how much more romantic is that!!
It is an exclusive boutique style luxury hotel right on the beach front, and excludes children under the age of eighteen.

The Beach Club has about 50 rooms, is set in immaculate landscaped gardens,with its own private beach, and an infinity pool. The beach is stunning, and the sea beautifully calm and warm and very blue.
The gorgeous rooms have very large private balconies, or courtyards and face directly onto Catseye beach. The room’s have dark parquet floors and a sofa and Böse sound system.
A good description of The Beach Club is that it is sophisticated yet totally unpretentious, with quite superb yet very understated and discreet service from all the extremely effective staff.
The staff are always available to pander to your every whim. It could be a small item of room service, a restaurant booking, game fishing. You want it they will organise it without fuss.



Hamilton Island is a holidaymaker’s dream, with one huge advantage over most other islands in that it has its own airport which makes it ideal for the last minute romantic weekend getaway, as you fly right in there.


One of the top things about the Beach Club is you get exclusive transportation to and from Hamilton Island’s marina.
In addition you don’t need to carry any money on Hamilton Island, you can book everything to your room, but be prepared to find that things on the island are expensive compared to home.
What a great thing for a Last Minute Weekend Getaway, when you don’t have time to think about money.
You also have all the advantages of staying on Hamilton Island, all the activities and natural beauty, and you can go anywhere, and do anything, and then return to your luxury boutique hotel.
The whole island and all its facilities are available to everyone, vut The Beach Club is completely exclusive to its guests. This means that they can’t even sunbathe on the Club’s private beach.


There are some great excursions from The Beach Club, such as a Sea plane over the Great Barrier Reef, and a stop off at Whitehaven beach, a Helicopter trip and snorkelling, BBQ safari.
The Beach Club is the only place to stay on Hamilton Island, whether it is a last minute weekend getaway or a romantic escape, this boutique luxury hotel is a must do.

Angsana Resort & Spa Great Barrier Reef One Of The Small Luxury Resorts Of The World

Why not travel to the Barrier Reef for your Australia Luxury Vacation, and stay at the Angsana Resort & Spa, one of Australia’s great luxury resorts, and one of the small luxury hotels of the world. It is the only resort in the region situated on the beachfront, and it nestles in the beautiful village of Palm Cove.

It is the resort for visiting the Great Barrier Reef and the world’s oldest tropical rainforest which is close by.

The Angsana Resort & Spa has a lovely sandy tropical beach, three swimming pools, and a luxurious spa, you don’t have to go anywhere other than this luxury resort, but there is a lot to do if you so wish. There are excursions to the Great Barrier Reef, trekking in the tropical rainforest, wildlife watching, and not for the faint hearted bungee jumping!!

If you are a nature lover, then the Angsana Resort & Spa is perfect for you. On the other hand if you are a water sport enthusiast, or a spa freak then you are also in the right place.

As the resort fronts the Coral Sea it is perfect for snorkelling, windsurfing, scuba diving and windsurfing.

The Angsana Spa has a wonderfully calm setting, and here you will find aromatic baths, massages, facials, and body therapies on offer.

As befits one of the Small Luxury resorts of the World the accommodation is understated but luxurious, there being only 67 suites, with ceiling to floor glass doors that overlook outdoor patios and tropical gardens, allowing the breeze in.

They are all air conditioned and decorated with Thai silk drapes, with ceiling fans as well. Each suite comes fully equipped with television, private mini-bar, personal safe, hairdryer, bath robes, slippers, coffee and tea making facilities and a kitchenette that comes with a refrigerator, microwave and table settings.

If your bank balance runs to it, then book the Angsana Suite, which is just furnished extravagantly, and superbly well equipped, this suite has its own swimming pool, sun terrace, and even a BBQ.

The Far Horizons restaurant is a good restaurant serving Asian inspired food based mainly on seafood and other local ingredients. You can sit inside or on the beachfront, and you can add to this the Poolside Gourmet BBQ for lunchtime eating.

The Angsana Resort & Spa Great Barrier Reef does credit to the Small Luxury Hotels of the World Group, and if you are in that part of the world then you can safely include it in your Australia Luxury Vacation Itinerary.

Coeur d’Alene Golf & Spa Resort Stay & Play September Deal: A Dozen Free Ttitlelist Pro V1 Balls


Golfers have a dozen more reasons to take advantage of the fabulous fall weather at The Coeur d’Alene Golf & Spa Resort: The September Stay & Play golf package includes a complimentary box of Titleist Pro V1 golf balls.


Named this year by the readers of the distinguished Condé Nast Traveler magazine as one of the top 50 golf resorts in the world, The Coeur d'Alene Golf & Spa Resort in Idaho is combining 18 holes on the award-winning Resort Course and luxury accommodations at The Resort’s newly remodeled rooms with a dozen golf balls just like the pros play.


Guests enjoy a top-of-the-line experience that comes with a day at The Resort Course: a ride in the mahogany boat shuttles that traverse the lake from The Resort to the golf course; unlimited use of the lakefront practice range; a custom golf cart (equipped with cool-air system and heated seats); and a personal group forecaddie.


The Coeur d’Alene Golf & Spa Resort is one of only 25 Gold Medal Resort award winners named by GOLF MAGAZINE. Designed by Scott Miller and opened in 1991, The Resort Course rolls gently though a peaceful setting of towering pines along a shimmering lakeshore. Golfers can pace each fairway with a personal forecaddie — except at the famed par-3 14th hole, which features the world-famous "floating green."


The premier luxury destination in the Northwest, The Coeur d’Alene Resort is renowned for its accommodations and world-class golf. A member of the family of Preferred Hotels, The Resort is 31 miles east of Spokane, Wash., and 100 miles south of the Canadian border. For reservations and more details on the September Stay & Play Package, visit: http://www.cdaresort.com/ or call (800) 688-5253.


Wilson Island on The Great Barrier Reef



Wilson Island on The Great Barrier Reef is the Perfect Honeymoon Vacation Resort


If your perfect honeymoon resort has to be on a tiny coral cay, and it has to be an Australia Honeymoon Package on the Great Barrier Reef, then Wilson Island should tick all the right boxes. It is surrounded by a pristine coral reef and quite the loveliest of beaches.

If you have spent any time in Africa on safari and stayed in a tented camp, then the accommodation on Wilson Island will not be unfamiliar to you, except this is real five star luxury camping, all inclusive, with food that is just out of this world, and a fantastic wine cellar.
When people think of camping, have never been on a camping safari or stayed at Wilson Island they have this idea of sleeping bags and poles, and leaks and cold water showers.

Wilson Island is the perfect Honeymoon Vacation resort, because when they talk tents what they mean is six permanent tents all looking out over the reef and the ocean designed with the guests ultimate comfort in mind.

All of the tents have raised timber floors, King size beds with Duvets, Bedside Tables, Battery operated bedside lights, deck chairs, bathrobes, bath towels, beach towels, toiletries, and daily housekeeping service.

The only drawback is that because of the fact that Wilson Island uses solar power, all the hot showers are in the central amenities building, where each tent has its own private designated area.

So what will you do on Wilson Island as your perfect honeymoon resort.
The short answer is little or nothing, but you could cheerfully snorkel right off the beach where you will see some fantastic fish, and perhaps even a turtle as well.
You could just lie in a hammock and be lazy, or you can walk round the island, picnic on the beach, and end up watching the sunset drinking champagne, or the sunrise with a hot cup of coffee and biscuits.
Wilson is that kind of place, probably idyllic for three or four days with no mobile phone coverage, no children, no television, just the birds, and the crashing of the sea to listen to.

If you are able to entertain yourself, and you don’t mind the unorthodox toilet arrangements, or a communal dinner party atmosphere in the evenings, then Wilson Island could be the perfect honeymoon resort.

Rosario Resort on Orcas Island


Relax in Luxury at Historic San Juan Islands' Hotel Resort and Spa

Rosario Resort and Spa on Orcas Island, Washington, pampers guests with luxurious spa treatments, elegant dining, deluxe rooms, and 30 waterfront acres of solitude.

Located on Orcas Island, one of Washington's beautiful San Juan Islands, Rosario Resort and Spa offers top-notch service and accommodations, luxury spa facilities and treatments, fine and casual dining, and that's not all. Lovers of the outdoors will find rejuvenation in the hiking, scenic views, wildlife and peace the Pacific Northwest is known for.

History of Rosario Resort
Moran mansion, Rosario's main building, was originally built in the early 1900's and changed hands several times before becoming Rosario Resort and Spa in 1960. Tile flooring, mahogany paneling, and stained glass lighting are distinctive original features of this well-kept property. The grounds span over 30 acres, with guest rooms and suites in buildings of varying proximity to the mansion.

Accommodations and Packages at Rosario
Rosario's 116 suite and guest rooms afford unobstructed views of marina, gardens or Cascade Bay. The most sumptuous accommodations include the "Cliffhouse Honeymoon Suite" and the "Roundhouse" which both offer dazzling views of the bay as well as luxury-class basics like jetted tubs or heated floors.

Hillside accommodations, located about 1/2 mile from the mansion, may be more attractive to nature lovers, as deer commonly graze beside these guest room balconies.

Rosario offers specials throughout the year for romantic getaways, spa treatments, scotch lovers and more. Contact Rosario Resort directly for current rates, packages and specials.

Rosario Spa
The Rosario healing philosophy seems to be "reconnect with nature". This embodies the unique attributes of the Rosario experience: luxurious facilities and service combined with the healing powers of the earth to restore balance.

With so many spa treatment options, it can be hard to decide, but one can't go wrong with the spa's signature treatment, the "Rosario Legend". This treatment has 3 stages:

  • Detoxification or Exfoliation: Green Tea and Pacific Seaweed Salt Glow or Lavender Soy;
  • Rehydration and Repair: Clay Mask Body Wrap or Hydra-Oxi Gel Mask; and
  • Massage: Antioxidant Body Butter or Lavender Soy Lotion.

According to the spa services menu, this treatment "focuses on the connection with our environment" and "embodies change, renewal, and a uniquely personal awakening of the spirit." Highly recommended after a hike in Moran Park.

Wildlife and Hiking
The trail head leading up Mt. Constitution (2409 feet high, the highest point in the San Juan Islands) in Moran State Park is less than 5 minutes' walk from Rosario's guest rooms.
The park boasts 33 miles of hiking trails, 11 miles of biking trails, and 6 miles of horse trails, plus water activities like fishing, swimming and sailing, as well as bird watching and wildlife viewing.

Rosario Resort Amenities

  • Casual to fine dining options on Rosario's grounds
  • Gift Shop
  • Full spa services, fitness centre, lap pool, yoga classes and more
  • Beautifully landscaped grounds

Getting There

Less than 100 miles from either Seattle, Washington, or Vancouver, British Columbia, Rosario is a pleasure to get to. Guests may arrive by plane, car, ferry and/or water taxi. Warning: departure can be more difficult. Guests generally never want to leave.