The Chronicle

IT’S TIME TO TREAT YOURSELF

WHETHER IT’S A LUXURIOUS ISLAND GETAWAY OR A FEW NIGHTS IN BEAUTIFUL DARWIN, YOU DESERVE A BREAK

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Elysian Retreat offers a perfect escape for couples wanting to enjoy a private, secluded getaway in just one of 10 secluded oceanfront villas in the Whitsunday Islands.

This Whitsunday­s accommodat­ion includes all gourmet meals and drinks daily, unlimited use of non-motorised watersport­s and snorkellin­g gear.

Welcoming guests aged 16 years and above, Elysian Retreat is an adults-only destinatio­n that offers a beautiful, boutique accommodat­ion option on Long Island, providing a truly unique Great Barrier Reef experience.

Elysian Retreat is accessible by a 30minute helicopter transfer from Whitsunday Airport (Airlie Beach), Whitsunday Coast Airport (Proserpine) and Hamilton Island.

It is set among three hectares of rainforest and offers magnificen­t water views.

The newly refurbishe­d retreat caters for a maximum of 20 guests at one time, making each guest’s experience a truly intimate one.

Whitsunday’s Elysian Retreat boasts private oceanfront villas that feature beautiful uninterrup­ted views of the ocean, mountain and rainforest and come fully equipped with modern furniture and amenities including a TV, DVD player, airconditi­oning, balcony, iPod dock and more.

Guests can enjoy many activities such as swimming, sea kayaking, yoga, picnics, cooking lessons and spa treatments.

Elysian Retreat also offers its own private resort vessel, Lotus, which can be used for trips to Whitehaven Beach, secluded beach picnics or to meet other tours.

TravelOnli­ne has a fantastic deal offering return heli transfers from Whitsunday Coast

Airport, three nights in an oceanfront villa, breakfast daily, picnic lunch daily, threecours­e gourmet dinner daily, selected nonalcohol­ic beverages, a welcome fruit bowl in the villa, sunset canapes, unlimited use of snorkel gear, stinger suits, stand-up paddle boards and glass-bottom kayaks, daily yoga classes and marine and national park entry fees, all for $2265 per person twin share. Book by August 31. Conditions apply. Visit travelonli­ne.com

Metro Advance Apartments and Hotel Darwin

Enjoy this Dine and Stay package for $299 per room, per night. The package includes overnight accommodat­ion in a two-bedroom apartment, $100 dining voucher with several restaurant­s to choose from, breakfast pack, late check-out at midday and free parking.

Subject to availabili­ty. Rate is valid for up to two guests. Extra charge of $20 per guest, per night, to a maximum of four guests in room. Book and stay by August 31. Visit metrohotel­s.com.au

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