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◖ A multimillion-dollar revamp has restored the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort in Port Douglas (hotel.qantas.com. au/sheratonportdouglas) to its former glory. The décor has a contemporary coastal elegance; the 295 rooms feature plantation-style shutters, dark-wood accents, neutral furnishings and blackand-white photography on the walls. The exterior, once a candy-ish pink, is now an elegant pale-shell hue. In the vast lobby, tropical-print cushions sit on Deco-inspired chairs, while slick tech features – smartphone charging ports and keyless entry – provide a modern edge. ◖ Just as in its last heyday, the highlight of the Sheraton Grand Mirage remains: two hectares of saltwater swimming lagoons encircling the property. There are also eight freshwater pools; the largest has a requisite ’80s swim-up bar that now serves modern cocktails such as Aperol Spritz and White Sangria. (The food menu, too, has had an au courant tweak, with dishes featuring quinoa and kimchi.)