Luxury Lodges of Australia

qualia resort, Hamilton Island, celebrates Valentine’s Day all year long  - ultimate couples beach escape

Situated in one of the most beautiful and romantic locations in the world, qualia resort 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 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 the website or email the Luxury Specialist team.

*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.