Tropical Romance at The Reef House Boutique Resort & Spa - Palm Cove, Queensland

Talk about making the most of the tropical Winter sun! Shake off the chill and head north to beautiful Palm Cove on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef and you're in for sun soaked days and temps averaging 25 degrees this winter! And this is where we would like to check ourselves in to: The Reef House Boutique Resort & Spa! Set right on the beachside surrounds of Palm Cove's William Esplanade, the Reef House has been designed for the utmost privacy and an intimate, romantic ambience that couples will really love. 

We like the sound of the Brigadier Beachfront Spa Suites which feature a magnificent private spa (complete with a view of the beach!) and the unexpected luxury of a hanging couples swing on your own verandah or patio - a perfect place to watch the sunset over the Coral Sea. Private access to the Brigadiers Lounge and guest honesty bar is also available with daily invitation to complimentary Brigadier Lounge punch at twilight hour - an ideal way to end a day of long walks on the sand, swimming and lazing about in style (exhausting, right?!). 

And if life just gets too much and you can't bear another cocktail, head straight to the on site day spa and indulge in a range of therapeutic treatments which fuse ancient therapies from the ‘Dreamtime’ using the uniquely Australian Li’Tya Spa Care range that is exclusive to The Reef House Spa in Palm Cove. Bliss ... so, is it time for a tropical North Queensland holiday yet? We think so!

Get your romance fix at Peppers Beach Club & Spa, Palm Cove

The tropical paradise of Palm Cove beckons for your next holiday adventure with a selection of great deals at Peppers Beach Club & Spa combining deluxe accommodation, a bevy of leisure facilities and fantastic value for money.

Escape to Peppers Beach Club & Spa before the end of April and you'll enjoy three nights for the price of two from just $290* per night in a Lagoon Spa Room, from $390* per night in a One Bedroom Lagoon Suite and from $490* per night in a Two Bedroom Lagoon Suite.

The resort's tranquil surrounds make for the perfect destination to reconnect as a couple, and indulge in some romance - bliss out together with a a spa treatment at the onsite Salt Beauty & Spa, enjoy a gourmet beach picnic or savour delicious cuisine at the resort's Lime & Pepper restaurant. 

Couples seeking a romantic getaway will love the resort's Couples Package which includes three nights in a Lagoon Spa Room, return airport transfers, full breakfast daily, a romantic candlelit dinner by the pool on one evening, all topped off with a glass of sparkling and choc dipped strawberries delivered to your room every night at sunset. The cost of the three night package is $1200 per couple and it is available until March 21, 2012.

For the ultimate in tropical relaxation, request a room in the resort's peaceful Serenity Wing featuring a selection of suites with access to a secluded rainforest serenity pool set amongst a stunning cascading jade vine and surrounded by tropical flora.

And if you're a couple with kids in tow, there's no need to forsake some "you" time - understanding that parents also need time alone to reconnect as a couple, the resort is relaunching their popular Kids Club for the upcoming summer school holidays with even more activities to enjoy including movie nights and afternoon activity sessions - all under supervision of fun, friendly and professionally trained carers.

With the kids taken care of, mum and dad can enjoy a cocktail by the pool, catch up on some reading, indulge in a luxurious spa treatment, work-out in the recently upgraded gymnasium or enjoy an intimate dinner together.

 Located just 20 minutes from Cairns Airport, Peppers Beach Club & Spa features a range of beautifully appointed accommodation options ranging from private spa rooms to luxurious two bedroom penthouses with private rooftop terraces featuring a lounge, BBQ and private pool or heated Jacuzzi.

Call 07 4059 9200 or visit the Peppers website for more information.

Be a MasterChef for one night with Peppers and Adam Liaw

Peppers Retreats, Resorts and Hotels have teamed up with MasterChef Australia to bring you the fantastic Masterchef Events, held throughout Australia, and just made for the avid gourmand and home cook. Celebrate your passion for fine food and cooking with a series of intimate events, working with some of the country's best chefs, including some of the actual MasterChef winners - like season 2 winner Adam Liaw, who is heading up the taste of Masterchef Event on September 24th at the beautiful Peppers Beach Club & Spa in the tropical North Queensland haven Palm Cove.

For $150 per person, discover the sublime creations of Adam Liaw in collaboration with Lime and Pepper's Executive Chef Jira Chantra, during a sensational five-course degustation dinner bursting with fresh tropical produce with an Asian twist.
Each course will be made even more memorable when complimented by matching wines and served around the splendour of the Peppers Beach Club & Spa's lagoon pool.

To complete the MasterChef inspired evening, Adam Liaw will personally introduce you to the ingredients and cooking method of the dishes so budding chefs can gather some expert culinary tips to try out at home. For accommodation options or more information about Peppers Beach Club & Spa, call 07 4059 9200 or visit their website for more details.

There is a huge calender of MasterChef Events happening over the next few months at the peppers website, so check it out if you're looking for a really fantastic, exclusive experience that will give you great memories, and have you taking home some fancy new skills to whip up a gourmet meal at home. Romantic candlelit dinners to woo your loved one, on a whim? Priceless!