{"id":20982,"date":"2013-03-20T09:09:34","date_gmt":"2013-03-19T23:09:34","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/?p=20982"},"modified":"2018-05-15T03:42:40","modified_gmt":"2018-05-14T17:42:40","slug":"ten-things-we-love-about-tnq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/ten-things-we-love-about-tnq\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten things we love about TNQ\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Let\u2019s face it there isn\u2019t a shortage of amazing hotels in Tropical North Queensland. Whether your holiday priority list has \u2018pool bar\u2019, \u2018day spa detox\u2019, \u2018award winning restaurant\u2019 or \u2018amazing views\u2019 as number one, our resident TNQ expert Amanda highlights some of the hottest places to stay in the region. <\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Best kept secret<\/strong>
\nFitzroy Island Resort<\/a>
\nOnly 45 minutes by fast cat from Cairns, the islands\u2019 picturesque location, turquoise warm waters and postcard worthy sunsets give Fitzroy Island Resort a real \u201cWOW\u201d factor that won\u2019t stay secret for long.
\nThe reef system surrounding the island is a part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, making it the perfect base for snorkeling, diving and exploring the reef. The safe, sheltered waters that fringe the resort are also ideal for swimming, water sports and boating.
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2. Hottest hotel bar\u2026<\/strong>
\nQT Port Douglas<\/a>
\nTNQ has never been so chic…..QT Port Douglas is the area\u2019s newest five star offering. For the ultimate place to relax alfresco day and night, the onsite bar Estilo offers guests exquisite cocktails that can be enjoyed on the lawn or by the pool. The vibe is in keeping with that of the hotel: contemporary yet quirky with a classy beachside feel. Private booths are available too (make sure to book ahead on Friday or Saturday nights) \u2013 very VIP, darling.<\/p>\n\"\"\n\"\"\n\"\"\n

3. Which restaurant rules\u2026<\/strong>
\nPullman Reef Hotel Casino<\/a>
\nThis is a tough one but the multi-award winning cuisine of Tamarind, the signature restaurant of the Pullman Reef Hotel Casino, is hard to beat.<\/p>\n

The contemporary Australian menu with Asian influences changes regularly to reflect the seasons. And the impressive Australian wine list and cocktail menu will suit any taste.
\nIt\u2019s also the only restaurant in Cairns with a Chef\u2019s Hat courtesy of the 2013 Australian Good Food Guide<\/em> so you know you\u2019re onto a good thing.
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4. Straight up \u2018Pool bar\u2019 with a twist \u2026<\/strong>
\nPeppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove<\/a>
\nI know, I know. I\u2019m kind of cheating by including two bars in the list but when it comes to tropical getaways, pool bars really do deserve their own category.<\/p>\n

Peppers Beach Club and Spa’s swim up pool bar, \u2018On the Rocks\u2019 is the perfect place to laze the day away \u2013 all in the comfort of your bathers! The stunning setting offers a selection of tempting cocktails and lights snacks combined with relaxing poolside tunes, and fragrant gardenia scented air. If you don\u2019t feel relaxed and rejuvenated after a stay at this beachfront resort, you\u2019re doing it wrong.
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5. Views to die to for\u2026<\/strong>
\nSea Change Beachfront Apartments<\/a>
\nNow this is a view we could get very used to….<\/p>\n\"\"\n

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments at Trinity Beach provide gorgeous views of the Coral Sea. Each of the self-contained apartments are \u2018absolute beachfront\u2019 so you know you\u2019re guaranteed a Facebook photo worthy view no matter which room you get.<\/p>\n

6. Lounge-worthy pool\u2026<\/strong>
\nSheraton Mirage Port Douglas<\/a>
\nWhen a resort has two hectares of sparkling lagoons to get acquainted with, you know it\u2019s going to be tough to beat in the pool stakes. Not only does Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas boast a lagoon with pure white sandy shores, you can also laze in the freshwater pool with a cocktail from the swim-up bar, relax on your own secluded beach or if you\u2019ve got kids, join them in the Aqua Play area.
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7. Get up close with nature \u2026<\/strong>
\nThe Canopy \u2013 Rainforest Treehouses & Wildlife Sanctuary<\/a>
\nBring out your inner child with a stay in your very own tree house in the Cairns Highlands region. The luxury \u2018pole homes\u2019 are secluded and boast a double corner spa, wood fireplace, full gourmet kitchen plus a hammock on your very own spacious balcony.<\/p>\n

From birdlife to tree kangaroos and possums to wallabies, the wildlife at the resort make it perfect for nature lovers.
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8. Day Spa detox \u2026<\/strong>
\nDaintree Eco Lodge & Spa<\/a>
\nIf you\u2019re in need of a spa-cation, this is where it\u2019s at. Daintree Wellness Spa is a unique mind, body and soul experience, harnessing the potent natural forces from the surrounding rainforest. With a range of treatments from 30 minutes up to three hours, there\u2019s something to suit everyone. The surroundings here are best described as a mix of Avatar <\/em>and Jurassic Park<\/em>!<\/p>\n\"\"\n\"\"\n

9. Location, location, location…<\/strong>
\nAngsana Resort & Spa<\/a>
\nAbsolute beachfront \u2026 five-star luxury \u2026 exactly the words you want to hear when booking your next holiday and this is the resort where you can find them! Angsana Resort & Spa is the only resort in the Cairns and Palm Cove region to boast absolute beach frontage to the magnificent Coral Sea. Take that someone special or a group of your girlfriends and step through the line of palm trees onto the sandy shores of the Coral Sea. Bliss! Make sure you try out the award winning restaurant and day spa while you\u2019re there too.<\/p>\n\"\"\n

10. An escape within an escape…<\/strong>
\nShangri-La Hotel, the Marina<\/a>
\nJust when you thought a stay in a five-star hotel couldn\u2019t get any better, you step into the exclusive retreat that is Horizon Club Lounge at Shangri-la Hotel, The Marina. Who says flash lounges are just for airports?!<\/p>\n

Enjoy bonuses with your Club Lounge access including brekkie, refreshments served throughout the day plus evening drinks and canap\u00e9s. Fancy! Take refuge in the comfort of your lavishly appointed Horizon Club room \u2013 or suite if you want to further indulge \u2013and enjoy your waterfront views \u2026 cue the relaxing sighs!
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