Whitsundays Essay, Research Paper

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very special part of Australia is the Whitsunday islands which consist of lush, tropical islands, clear, warm-water, coral reefs and white sandy beaches. This is an unspoilt paradise and one of the world’s best-kept secrets

One of the unique exotic and spectacularly beautiful resorts is the Whitsundays. This is an unforgettable place noted for its safety, cleanliness and its stress-free environment. Whitsundays has to be one of natures best. You can stay at an island resort, rest on the mainland or simply cruise around all seventy-four islands.

Seven of the islands have resorts and each of the resorts offers activities such as sailing, fishing, diving – which are all relaxing.

The island resorts offer more luxury than the mainland resorts, which rate a little lower on the motel guide. The mainland resorts are ten – fifteen minutes away from Shute Harbour, the gateway to the Whitsunday islands.

A typical resort at the Whitsundays is Hayman Island. Hayman Island is 400 hectares in area, and its tallest peaks stand 250 metres (820 feet) above sea level. Hayman was acknowledged as one of the best hotels in the world, having won over 40 prestigious awards since its opening in 1987.

Hayman island was voted second best hotel in the world and the best hotel in the pacific region by ‘Travel and Leisure’ the largest travel magazine in the US in 1997.

A wide choice of luxurious accommodations is available with all rooms, suites and penthouses having private balconies overlooking beautiful swimming pools.

At Hayman Island all types of water sports such as snorkelling, scuba diving and yachting are available. Other available activities such as game fishing, reef trips and boating excursions can be arranged.

There are many of recreational activities such as:

? Badminton

? Beach volleyball

? Catamaran sailing

? Golf Target Range

? Great Barrier Reef Trips and Diving

? Paddle skis

? Parasailing

? Putting Green

? Squash

? Swimming

? Table Tennis

? Water Skiing

? Water Sleigh

? Wind Surfing

? Whale Watching

Hayman Island is one of the commonly known places to go on holidays. Hayman can cater for weddings, conferences, birthday parties or any other special activities. This resort can suit honeymoons, relaxing holidays and fun filled holidays.

The features at your disposal when you stay at this resort are:

? Individually controlled air-conditioning plus ceiling fans

? Direct Dial ISD/STD telephones

? Colour television via satellite

? Movie Link available in all rooms

? Personal in-room safe

? Refrigerator, radio and alarm services

? Mini Bar

? Bathrooms with Ladies’ and Men’s deluxe toiletries, bathrobes and towels

? Hairdryers in all rooms

? Converters and adapters available at concierge

? Tea/coffee making facilities

? Valet service, seven-day laundry and dry cleaning service

? Iron and Ironing board in all rooms

? 24 Hour room service in Penthouses

? Nightly turndown services

? Separate shower cubicle in bathroom in East Wing Rooms

? Palm Garden view Rooms – Showers only

? All beachfront rooms, suites and penthouses have spa baths

All rooms feature a king or queen size bed, or two three-quarter size single beds, and are designed for the maximum comfort of two adults.

Hayman island offers a large range of facilities such as regular barbeques, picnics and outdoor dinning options for you to enjoy on the beach or by the pool, including theme nights such as the Aussie Barbeque, seafood banquets and chefs table.

You can also treat yourself to a dining experience of a lifetime. Hayman gather the world’s finest chefs to prepare a variety of exquisite cuisine, which can be enjoyed at any of the six superb a la carte restaurants. These restaurants also offer some of the finest Australian and international wines.

Hayman offers state of the art equipment and facilities, for business meetings and conference groups. Hayman can cater for groups of 10 – 120 people with both a separate conference centre and a separate entertainment centre.

In contrast to the island holidays is the mainland resort. One of Whitsundays best mainland resort is the Coral Sea Resort, winner of the 2000 Queensland Tourism Awards as best new tourism development. This resort brings a casual luxury, a new sense of style and the personal service that only comes from small intimate hotels.

Coral Sea Resort satisfies everyone’s need with all room types serviced daily and a full range of facilities, and features, in a range of hotel suites, apartments and luxury penthouses.

Coral Sea Resort is located 200 meters from the vibrant Village of Airle Beach, which is famous for restaurants, shopping and nightlife, and now boasts a wonderful free form swimming lagoon.

The Coral Sea Resort has two of Airle Beach’s best restaurants. The Coral Sea Brasserie features fresh local seafood and the unique and stunning jetty restaurants. This small restaurant, seats only 30 guests and is clearly Airlie’s romantic couples’ restaurant.

The Coral Sea Resorts Guest facilities services offerings are:

? 24 hour reception

? 2 restaurants

? Bar

? Babysitting

? Dry Cleaning

? Car rental and limousine bookings

? Tour bookings

? Easy access to shopping villages

? 25 metre pool, gym and massage facilities

? Games room

? Beauty therapy centre

? Full bridal service including waterfront chapel

? On site water sports

? Private jetty

? Disable facilities

? Elevator

All rooms in the Coral Sea Resort offer:

? Private spa baths

? Hairdryer

? Individually Controlled Air-Conditioning

? Private balcony with outdoor furniture

? Colour television

? Satellite TV

? Free in-house movies

? Radio Alarm Clock

? Mini Bar with refrigerator

? Tea and Coffee making facilities

? Iron and ironing board

? Full kitchen facilities

The Coral Sea Resort also caters for conferences. The conference facilities are:

? Conference Centre 200 meters

? Catering for groups of 5 – 200 guests – Theatre style

? Caters for 150 banquet style

? Complimentary communications and audio visual equipment

? Specialist conference staff

? Specialises in themed events

It does not matter if you decide to stay on an island or mainland the Whitsundays is described as the greatest aquatic playground on the Earth.

For bookings contact your nearest Travel agent or Qantas Travel.

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