Qualia Resort on Hamilton Island Celebrates Valentine's Day with Ultimate Couples Beach Escape

Romance on the reef

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. November 22, 2011

November 22, 2011 - Situated in one of the most beautiful and romantic locations in the world, qualia resort on Hamilton Island in the Great Barrier Reef has announced a special Valentine's Day package. And, whether it's used a surprise mid-winter getaway, or given as a gift on February 14 that can be used year-round, the trip is sure to provide a welcome romantic retreat.

Located on the secluded northern-most point of sun-drenched Hamilton Island, qualia (pronounced kwaleea) is a luxury resort that 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 passive as they want. 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. And, with its location on the same latitude in the southern Hemisphere as Honolulu in the North with an enticing average of 81F, it is an ideal escape for Valentine's Day or nearly 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.* Named as the top Eco-Friendly Beach by CNN.com, this 4.5 mile stretch of white silica sand beach provides the ultimate private retreat.

Priced from $2,350 per person, the Romance on the Reef package also includes:

• 3 nights accommodation at qualia resort in a Leeward Pavilion
• A la carte breakfast, dinner and non-alcoholic beverages consumed at qualia
• VIP Return Hamilton Island airport/marina to hotel transfers
• VIP chauffeur service around Hamilton Island
• 1 two-seater electric golf buggy for use on the Island
• Use of non-motorized watercraft
• Beach drop-offs to selected local beaches and surrounding islands
• Sunset cruise on the Coral Sea on the "Atomic" - qualia's own motorboat

While at the resort, 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 vinotherapie 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 moisturizing treatment completes this romantic two and a half hour escape.

For more information or to make reservations, visit www.aspiredownunder.com or www.hamiltonisland.com.au

• NOTE: After April 1, 2012, the helicopter tour will be done via Seaplane. The rate per person after April 1 is $2,150 per person.

About Hamilton Island: www.hamiltonisland.com.au

Hamilton Island is one of 74 tropical islands in the Coral Sea between the Queensland coast and the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. The largest inhabited island in the Whitsunday Islands, Hamilton Island is on the same latitude in the southern hemisphere as Honolulu in the north with an average of 81F temperatures year round. With more than six accommodation choices, 10 restaurants and varied water and beach activities, the Island makes the perfect launching pad for US travelers to enjoy Australia's most spectacular beaches, explore the Great Barrier Reef and create an unforgettable vacation in tropical Australia. Hamilton Island is easily accessible from major East Coast cities in Australia in less than three hours.

About qualia resort: www.qualia.com.au

qualia, Australia's world class luxury resort on the Great Barrier Reef, is located on the secluded and breathtakingly beautiful northern-most point of Hamilton Island. qualia has 60 elegant one-bedroom pavilions and a Beach House, each set among eucalyptus trees with postcard views of the idyllic blue, green waters of the Whitsundays. Two superb restaurants and Spa qualia cater exclusively to guests of the resort. Hamilton Island can be accessed directly from all east coast international gateway cities in less than three hours. 'qualia' is deliberately spelled with a lower case 'q' as it is a reflection of the relaxed, understated nature of this property.