qualia: Romance on the Reef
Situated in one of the most beautiful and romantic locations in the world, qualia resort (www.qualia.com.au) on sun-drenched Hamilton Island in the Great Barrier Reef has announced a special Valentine’s package. And, whether it’s used as a surprise mid-summer getaway, or given as a gift on 14 February that can be used year-round, the trip is sure to provide a welcome romantic retreat.
qualia, (pronounced kwah-lee ah) recently included in the UK Condé Nast Traveller Gold List, is located on the secluded northern-most point of Hamilton Island. This stunningly beautiful luxury resort features 60 elegant one bedroom pavilions and a Beach house with postcard views of the blue green waters of the Coral Sea in the Whitsunday Islands.
With its sense of calm and sophisticated, yet casual style, qualia offers a private and relaxing experience where couples can be as active or relaxed as they wish. As the main gateway for visiting the Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island offers a full complement of recreational activities including a new Yacht Club, Golf Club and two spas. It is an ideal escape for Valentine’s Day or romantic escapes all year-round.
One of the highlights of the package is a one and half hour helicopter trip to Whitehaven Beach where the couple is “dropped” off for a romantic picnic lunch on the 7km stretch of white silica sand beach.
Priced from $4,218 AUD per pavilion* (twin share), the ‘Romance on the Reef’ package http://www.qualia.com.au/luxury-resort-accomodation/holiday-package-deals includes:
• 3 nights accommodation at qualia resort
• A la carte breakfast, dinner and non-alcoholic beverages consumed at qualia
• Whitehaven Beach by helicopter including a picnic and sparkling wine
• VIP Return Hamilton Island airport/marina to hotel transfers
• VIP chauffeur service around Hamilton Island
• A two-seater electric golf buggy for use on the Island
• Use of non-motorised watercraft
• Beach drop-offs to selected local beaches and surrounding islands
• Sunset cruise on the Coral Sea on the “Atomic” – qualia’s luxury power boat
While at qualia, guests can also indulge in the offerings at Spa qualia. Particularly designed for couples is the Wine Lovers treatment. A chardonnay massage gives way to a vinothérapie body scrub that is followed by a detoxifying pinot noir body mask and burgundy bath that allows the couple to soak and purify their energy while sipping champagne. A moisturising treatment completes this romantic two and a half hour escape.
For more information or to make reservations, visit http://www.qualia.com.au/luxury-resort-accomodation/holiday-package-deals, www.qualia.com.au or please contact the Luxury Specialist team by email: luxuryspecialist@hamiltonisland.com.au *This package is not available as a bed and breakfast option. Prices are based on twin share. The ‘from price’ above is for a Leeward pavilion. Valid for travel: 1 Apr 2011 – 31 Mar 2012. Prices are in AUD. For new rates from 1 Apr 2012 onwards, please view www.qualia.com.au. Blackout dates: Festive Season: 22 Dec 2011 – 4 Jan 2012 inclusive.
About qualia resort: www.qualia.com.auqualia, Australia’s world class luxury resort on the Great Barrier Reef, is located on the secluded and breathtakingly beautiful northern-most point of Hamilton Island. qualia has 60 elegant one-bedroom pavilions and a Beach House, each set among eucalyptus trees with postcard views of the idyllic blue, green waters of the Whitsundays. Two superb restaurants and Spa qualia cater exclusively to guests of the resort. Hamilton Island can be accessed directly from all east coast international gateway cities in less than three hours. ‘qualia’ is deliberately spelled with a lower case ‘q’ as it is a reflection of the relaxed, understated nature of this property.
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