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!

It's an island idyll as East Bedarra Island Resort re-opens!

East Bedarra Island Retreat was always a spectacular location for couples seeking romantic island seclusion in Far North Queensland. But now, after having undergone a complete facelift following the devastation of Cyclone Yasi, it's thrown the doors open to usher in a whole new era of holidays and honeymoon indulgence.

Imagine being deserted on a luxurious island where enchanting beauty meets unparalleled intimacy. When you stay in Bedarra Island, you're in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef's family group of islands, putting you smack bang in the middle of a tropical heaven! 

The new sprawling two-bedroom contemporary eco-villa is set in a picture-perfect scene, nestled under the canopy of coconut palms and luscious rainforest, and boasts a natural salt-water pool, expansive outdoor deck and ample nooks to entertain. A space designed with the most discerning of couples in mind, it provides every conceivable comfort from which to indulge in the beauty of the island. 

Views of the Reef and surrounding Timana Island, Dunk Island and Mission Beach in tropical north Queensland set the pace for long, languid days and balmy nights where you can loose yourselves in complete relaxation. 

With the warm tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef at your doorstep, your retreat at East Bedarra Island is the perfect opportunity to explore one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Swim and play in complete seclusion on one of the 2 private beaches, and make good use of the snorkeling equipment and the perfect launching pad that come with the package at East Bedarra Island Retreat. Or kick back and enjoy the quality comforts like LCD screen, Cable T.V, CD/DVD & Book Library, outdoor wood fire pizza oven, swinging love lounge and fully imported furniture from Milan in Italy. 

Gourmet food and beverage provisions that you desire can be specially arranged with the best local fresh seafood and produce available, for added satisfaction your food and beverage requirements are taken care of prior to your arrival to ensure you complete relaxation on your romantic island holiday. 

Which means all that you have to worry about is getting here, and melting in to island time. Regular flights are available to Cairns (CNS) and Townsville (TSV) from most major cities in Australia.

Spoil your senses this summer and indulge in this idyllic island destination with this fantastic package from East Bedarra Island Resort - enjoy a reduced rate of $880/night and a complimentary bottle of French champagne on arrival when you book a stay between February and March 2012. For more details head to the Holidays for Couples website.