Tropical North Queensland is home to many starkly different worlds, ranging from the dreamily beautiful coastline and islands to the rugged and dramatic tropics and outback. As gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the top of Australia, and a portal to its red interior, it will open your eyes.  Palm Cove, one of the prettiest beach villages in the area, is only 20 minutes north of Cairns and is rapidly becoming Australia's finest Spa destination. 

Port Douglas, once a small vacation village on Four mile Beach 1 hour north of Cairns, is now a bustling gateway to the Barrier Reef and Daintree National Park.  At either one you will find the perfect getaway to just dig your toes into the sand and relax, or take any one of a number of exciting tours out into the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, or sail out to the Great Barrier Reef for some amazing snorkeling and diving.

Kewarra Beach Resort
Kewarra Beach Resort is built around the still waters of a lagoon and fringed by the ever-changing waters of the Coral Sea. Individual guest bungalows are set beside the lagoon, scattered in landscaped gardens and nestled among the beachfront Melaleuca trees. In this secluded paradise enjoying the vast gardens and spectacular beachfront of Kewarra Beach Resort, you will hardly believe that your luxury accommodation is only minutes from Palm Cove, Cairns, shopping centers and all the attractions of the region.

Thala Beach Lodge
One of the "Small Luxury Hotels of the World," Thala Beach Lodge, situated 10 minutes South of Port Douglas, is a privately owned, luxury nature lodge, and is one of the most beautiful private beaches in Australia.

The Lodge sits spectacularly atop a wooded headland with breathtaking views of the Coral Sea, and is part of 145 acres of native gardens, forests and coconut plantations. 84 deluxe timber bungalows are built high on stilts and nestled in the canopy of the open "Eucalypt" forest with paths leading onto private sandy beaches. Gourmet cuisine coupled with world class service and facilities provide for a truly remarkable experience. Included in your stay is stargazing, bird watching, and nature walks with Thala's guides, nature photography presentation and slide evening with a professional photographer, evening presentations by local specialists, and transfer service to and from Port Douglas scheduled daily. Located between Palm Cove and Port Douglas guests enjoy the benefit of seclusion without isolation.

One of the largest rainforest wilderness areas in Australia centres on the Daintree River valley. World Heritage reef and rainforest come together along this section of coast - nowhere else are these two natural wonders seen side by side. A naturalist's paradise, the region is recognised for its superb wildlife, and eco-tourism operators provide itineraries offering fascinating insights into the creatures that inhabit this remote and beautiful river-system.  

Ferntree Rainforest Lodge
Here's an environment-friendly resort that's easy on the visitor too. Set back in the heart of a lush coastal rainforest, a short stroll from Cape Tribulation's beach and its famous mangrove boardwalks, Ferntree Rainforest Lodge is superb, affordable tropical getaway. The Lodge's magnificent gardens are designed to attract the splendid rainforest creatures. You can witness from your room the operatic display of butterflies and birds unique to this spectacular region. It would be hard to find a better place to delight, inspire and refresh you.  

Silky Oaks Lodge
Nestled on the edge of the Mossman Gorge in the Daintree Rainforest, Silky Oaks Lodge is the Daintree's ultimate resort where this rare wilderness can be enjoyed in elegance and ease.  At Silky Oaks Lodge there is no effort required to discover the magic of the rainforest. It's all around you. Yet from the comfort of the Lodge there's no sense of 'roughing it'. In fact, the only challenge you're likely to encounter is deciding what to choose from the menu.  And whether you're dining in the restaurant, or relaxing in the lounge, at Silky Oaks there's a special brand of service. Attentive, yet unobtrusive. Silky Oaks Lodge is the essence of the Daintree.

The capital of Victoria and Australia's second-largest metropolis, Melbourne is a city of style, of Victorian architecture, trams, fashion, food, theatres, art galleries, and leafy gardens. Of all Australia's cities, Melbourne is perhaps the most European in feel. Trams rattle through streets fronted by stern Victorian public buildings, while parks, outdoor cafes and restaurants lend it a Mediterranean air.  The city offers easy access to the Victorian Alps and the Grampians, and fabulous coastal scenery. It's not far either to desert plateaus, fertile river valleys, vineyards, historic goldfield country, and untouched rainforests.

Sofitel Melbourne
Sofitel Melbourne is at the Paris end of Collins Street, in the heart of the city's premier shopping, dining and theatre precinct. This award winning luxury hotel has 363 luxuriously appointed rooms, featuring floor to ceiling windows with breathtaking city views and is convenient to the cricket ground and tennis centre. Guests can enjoy both fine dining in Cafe La and the relaxed atmosphere of Sofi's Piano Bar or The Atrium on level 35. Sofitel Melbourne has recently launched Club Sofitel, the city's most spectacular executive lounge boasting unparalleled views over the city.

Park Hyatt Melbourne
Distinctive in location and design, Park Hyatt Melbourne is an exquisite sanctuary located in the heart of Melbourne, offering superior personalized service and exquisite facilities. The over-sized guestrooms feature walk-in wardrobes and luxurious Italian marble bathrooms with inset television. Some rooms have their own terraces, open fireplaces or spa baths. radii restaurant is famous for its superb cuisine.

Built around one of the world’s most beautiful harbours, Sydney is a free-spirited and vibrant city, boasting more than 70 sparkling beaches in easy reach of its cosmopolitan heart. The city centre is surprisingly compact and served by an efficient public transport service - so it's easy to pack a lot into a day.

Enjoy its legendary beauty, its laid-back outdoor lifestyle and icons such as the Sydney Opera House, the graceful span of the Harbour Bridge and the golden sands of Bondi beach.  In the Rocks, the harbourside quarter where Sydney began, you can enjoy boutiques, historic cottages, top hotels, restaurants, historic pubs, and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.  Nearby is Circular Quay, where you can take a ferry ride across the harbour to the attractive beachside suburb of Manly, or to dozens of other destinations. And don’t miss Darling Harbour, the entertainment centre with museums, eateries, pubs and clubs, and one of the world's largest aquariums. 

Find great nightlife in Kings Cross and the trendy suburb of Paddington, also known for its stately Victorian houses and glamorous boutiques. Other attractions include the Royal Botanic Gardens, a climb to the top of the Harbour Bridge, and bush walks through Sydney Harbour National Park. Add on a boat tour of the harbour, or an evening at the Opera House following a dinner cruise, and you'll be sorry to leave.

Old Sydney Holiday Inn
The Old Sydney Holiday Inn is a unique blend of international elegance and old world charm nestled in the heart of The Rocks, a village of quaint galleries and stores next to Sydney's famous Harbour Bridge and just a short stroll from the world-acclaimed Sydney Opera House. Outside their front door you will find a cavalcade of Sydney's finest restaurants and attractions.  By day or night, there are magnificent views of the world's most stunning harbor from the hotel's rooftop pool, sauna and spa.  Holiday Inn Darling Harbour

Holiday Inn Darling Harbour
Emanating a quiet charm right in the middle of the action, Holiday Inn Darling Harbour has the best that Sydney has to offer on its doorstep. Situated in the southern end of the Central Business District, the hotel is adjacent to Darling Harbour with its many attractions, the vibrant Chinatown and the Sydney Entertainment Centre. You can walk to some of Sydney's best restaurants, theatres and shopping complexes. For something a little different, board a ferry, monorail or light rail for sightseeing. Trains and buses to Pitt Street Mall, Circular Quay or the airport are nearby too.