Queensland

Pirouettes in paradise

Ballet is exalted in an exclusive initiative on Hamilton Island that offers rare insights, writes Lauren Quaintance.

Island life: a gourmet weekend on the Great Barrier Reef

A gourmet weekend, with menus from a celebrated French chef, is all part of the strategy to turn Hamilton Island into a food-lover's paradise, writes Michelle Hurley.

Australia

Top 10 places to relax: Australia's best hotel spas

In this era of jet lag, back-to-back meetings and 24-hour technology, the hotel spa has never been more important to the global business traveller.

Queensland

Happy on Hammo

Max Anderson rekindles an old love affair with a new-look Hamilton Island resort.

Photos

Qualia Resort, Hamilton Island

Qualia opened in October 2007, it's one of Australia's newest happening spas. Located on the northernmost tip of Hamilton Island, this luxurious space has been designed to have a distinctive...

Australia's top 10 hotel spas

In this era of jet lag, back-to-back meetings and 24-hour technology, the hotel spa has never been more important to the global business traveller. Here are top of the best.

Tripologist

Tripologist: Island hop

Tripologist I have a conference in July on Hamilton Island and would like to fly the family up for a holiday nearby.

Tips

Spa tapas, please, with a side order of instant fix

Jane E. Fraser The boom in spa treatments has us spoiled about being spoiled: we want to try the best pampering and cram it all into the shortest time possible.