Positioned on the absolute ocean front and just a short stroll via seaside boardwalk to the enchanting Airlie Beach resort village; with its relaxed atmosphere and collection of eclectic shops and cafes; lies the Coral Sea Resort. A stroll in the opposite direction crossing a separate boardwalk with the sea below is Abel Point Marina, your direct access to the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef.

Coral Sea Resort
Queensland, Australia
Website : www.coralsearesort.com

To find yourself, you must lose yourself. And if you must lose yourself, what better place than amidst the world’s greatest natural wonder – the Great Barrier Reef. Just a few kilometres from the Australian mainland, Orpheus Island feels a universe away from day-to-day cares – the perfect place to be marooned in luxury for a few days. With only 21 rooms, and pretty well an entire island to themselves, guests are generally only apparent at meal times. The accommodation at Orpheus is sophisticated and inviting – all just a stone’s throw from the water’s edge. You will be unobtrusively looked after in unpretentious comfort – with minimal fuss and maximum care.

Orpheus Island Resort
Orpheus Island, Queensland, Australia
Website : www.orpheus.com.au

If you’re visiting Paris, then it’s well worth making the time to visit Versailles Palace and Gardens on this small group tour from Paris. The Palace of Versailles tour includes free time to explore Louis XIV’s fabulous suite of rooms, the grand Hall of Mirrors and the apartments of the Dauphin and Dauphine. The tours are limited to a maximum of only eight per group, which ensures a relaxing pace and a more intimate experience with individual service from your guide/interpreter. You can choose from a half-day tour, or a full-day tour including lunch – with departure points from centrally located Paris hotels.

Versailles day trip from Paris
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