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Ring in 2014 in true island style with an unforgettable night of dinner, drinks and dancing on Daydream Island.
The resort will host special dining events at its popular restaurants along with two fireworks shows and entertainment from live band Don’t Fret.
Indulge in a Sensational Seafood Buffet at Waterfalls Restaurant, perfect for the whole family, with sittings starting from 5.30pm.
You’ll enjoy everything from large tiger prawns with chilli and lime aioli, Moreton Bay bugs and smoked salmon to an extensive salad bar, hot bar, carvery and decadent desserts including a chocolate fountain with fruit skewers and marshmallows.
Prices are $130 for adults, $85 for children aged 14-18, $55 for children aged 8-13, and $35 for children aged 4-7. Kids under 4 eat free.
Or enjoy a sophisticated black and white themed, 3-course dinner at Daydream’s signature Mermaids Restaurant.
You’ll feast on delicious entrees such as a seafood tasting plate, freshly shucked oysters with indigo dressing, king prawns with avocado mousse, salmon gravlax, crab and chilli salsa; mains including aged beef tenderloin, thyme, marrow and mustard crust, potato and confit garlic tortellini, green beans and prosciutto; and red wine poached pear, crème diplomat and gingerbread pain perdu for dessert.
The dinner begins at 6pm and costs $90 for adults, $45 for children aged 4-16 and free for children under 4.
Daydream has great accommodation packages available*. For bookings call 1800 075 040 or visit www.daydreamisland.com.
* Conditions apply. High season surcharge of $100 per person applies from the 20/12/13 – 05/01/14
Christmas on a tropical island with the catering, entertainment and kids’ activities sorted - could there be a more tempting way to spend Christmas Day?
Daydream Island Resort and Spa has your Christmas Day wrapped up with a range of ways to celebrate with your loved ones.
Enjoy a sumptuous seafood buffet lunch at Waterfalls Restaurant featuring delicious fresh seafood including large tiger prawns, Moreton Bay bugs and Alaskan king crab along with a salad bar, hot bar, carvery and decadent desserts.
Prices are $125 for adults, $90 for children aged 12-16, $60 for children aged 4-11 and free for kids under 4. The lunch begins at 12pm and ends at 3pm.
Alternatively, enjoy a traditional 3-course Christmas lunch with all the trimmings at Daydream’s signature Mermaids Restaurant, which over overlooks the resort’s famous mermaid sculptures on the shores of the Whitsunday Passage.
You’ll enjoy delicious festive fare such as slow roasted turkey breast with ginger and apple cider glazed ham and Christmas pudding. The lunch runs from 12pm – 3pm and costs $90 for adults, $45 for children aged 4-16, and $15 for a 2-course infant meal.
Mermaids Restaurant will also host a Christmas dinner from 6pm-8.30pm for $80 for adults, $40 for children aged 4-16 and $15 for a 2-course infant meal.
Daydream’s Fishbowl Tavern will offer its usual a la carte dining along with movies under the stars from 5.30pm.
Christmas Day wouldn’t be complete without a visit from Santa, who will arrive on Mermaid’s Beach on a jet ski with gifts for the kids. There will also be entertainment and a range of activities to keep the littlies happy throughout the day.
Daydream has great accommodation packages available*. For bookings call 1800 075 040 or visit www.daydreamisland.com.
* Conditions apply. High season surcharge of $100 per person applies from the 20/12/13 – 05/01/14
A Gold Coast man who proposed to his girlfriend at Daydream Island Resort and Spa plans to return and spend his honeymoon there after scooping the top prize at a unique social gaming event.
Leon Unus was the winner of Stampede – a cross between a treasure hunt and childhood game ‘capture the flag’, played out via an app.
The first social gaming event of its kind in Australia, Stampede begun after players downloaded the free Stampede app and used a real time map feed to locate a virtual prize token and other players in relation to their location.
The event took place last month in Brisbane and ran over seven days. The main prize was a 5-night holiday for two at Daydream Island valued at $4200.
Mr Unus and his partner Amanda Dau, 26, both took part in Stampede with the aim of winning the prize.
“I proposed to Amanda on Daydream Island during a five night holiday in September and we wanted to return there, but next time for our honeymoon,” 31-year-old Mr Unus said.
“Stampede was quite intense and a lot of fun to play. We are very excited about winning and look forward to revisiting Daydream as a married couple.”
Mr Unus, an apprentice fitter and turner, and Ms Dau, a medical receptionist, plan to marry in March 2015.
Daydream Island Resort and Spa director of marketing Jane Hermann said she was delighted to be a part of Stampede, and to give a young couple a honeymoon to remember.
“Daydream Island holds a special place for Leon and Amanda and we’re thrilled that we’ll be able to welcome them back as husband and wife,” she said.
Daydream Island Resort and Spa is located in Queensland’s tropical Whitsundays in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef.
The award-winning resort features 296 rooms and suites and is home to one of the world’s largest man-made living coral reef lagoons known as The Living Reef, a great selection of restaurants and bars, a fringing coral reef and a Rejuvenation Spa offering a comprehensive selection of health and beauty treatments.
Stampede founder Michael Tate said the Brisbane Stampede was the first in a line-up of Stampedes that will take place all over Australia in the coming months.
The unique game involves players capturing a prize token with their iPhones when they are within 50 metres of the token, and staying away from other players who are able to steal it back.
The person with the prize token in their possession when the game time ends is the winner.
The resident
wallaroos at Daydream Island Resort and Spa are known to be curious creatures
and that includes exploring the coral beaches around the island. The Whitsunday
waters and Daydream’s mermaids make a spectacular scenic back drop.
Daydream’s famous
life-sized bronze mermaids Serenity, Aphrodesia and Infinity sit atop a rocky
outcrop.
There is a legend that in 1770 Captain
Cook and the crew of The Endeavour heard a woman’s cry for help in the waters
of the Great Barrier Reef.
Racing to assist, The Endeavour struck
and lodged firmly on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef.
The story has it that night the
Captain heard the cry for help again and in a tiny life raft he went to
investigate, stumbling upon the mythical Atlantis. A mermaid then
appeared and promised to free The Endeavour if the Captain told no-one what
he’d seen.
The latitude and longitude written in
the ship’s log for this incident corresponds exactly with the location that is
now known as Daydream Island.
Photo by
James Burnell 2013
Daydream Island Resort and Spa has been ranked as one of the top resorts for families in Australia for the third year in a row in a national travel survey.
The popular Whitsundays getaway was voted number four in the Top 10 Family Resorts for 2013 as part of an annual survey conducted by family travel magazine, Holidays with Kids, and voted on by readers.
The awards recognise hotels and resorts which exceed the expectations of guests in just about every area, from outstanding customer service to facilities, a high standard of accommodation and family-friendly activities.
The magazine described the resort as being “the perfect base for families wanting to explore the Whitsundays and the wonder of the Great Barrier Reef”, boasting a Skippers Kids Club, activities such as snorkelling, rainforest walks, outdoor movies, an Australian icons-themed mini golf course and the Living Reef lagoon.
Daydream Island Resort and Spa CEO Phil Casey said the resort team was thrilled to have been named a family favourite for a third consecutive year.
“This ranking reflects the hard work we put into offering an extensive range of activities and facilities to cater for guests of all ages,” Mr Casey said.
“We offer something for everyone, from activities such as snorkelling to the world class Rejuvenation Spa, the Living Reef lagoon where the kids can touch baby sharks and de-barbed stingrays and the Skippers Kids Club which offers fun games and activities.
“We’re delighted that so many happy holidaymakers have had such a positive experience at Daydream and took the time to nominate us as being one of Australia’s best.”
Daydream Island Resort and Spa is located in Queensland’s tropical Whitsundays in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, only a 30 minute boat ride from Hamilton Island and a 30 minute ferry ride from Airlie Beach.
The award-winning resort features 296 rooms and suites - so there’s plenty of space for the whole family - a great selection of restaurants and bars, lagoon swimming pools, a fringing coral reef to explore and a Rejuvenation Spa offering health and beauty treatments.
The whole family can enjoy over 20 free guest activities which include kayaks, catamarans, stand-up paddle boards, a stingray and shark feeding show and an open air cinema.
The Top 10 ranking comes hot on the heels of Daydream winning the award for Best Hotel/Resort Spa Australasia 2013 for its Rejuvenation Spa in the recent Pevonia Botanica Awards.
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Daydream Island’s Rejuvenation Spa has again sealed its reputation as one of Australia’s most pampering spa experiences by winning the award for Best Hotel/Resort Spa Australasia 2013 in the Pevonia Botanica Awards.
The awards are run by leading international spa and skincare company Pevonia Botanica and acknowledge the most outstanding spas, salons, therapists and managers in Australia.
The Rejuvenation Spa was also runner up for the Hotel/Resort Spa Customer Service Excellence category of the awards.
Located at the northern end of Daydream Island in Queensland’s magnificent Whitsunday Islands, the Rejuvenation Spa is a multi-award winning facility that combines an extensive array of health and beauty treatments with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and pool to pamper and reinvigorate the mind, body and soul.
The Rejuvenation Spa provides a holistic approach to wellbeing, offering the time-tested health benefits of naturopathy, aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and massage, along with beauty therapies using products such as Pevonia Botanica and Eles Mineral Make up.
Unique to the spa is one of Australia’s most advanced naturopathic testing and treatment clinics, offering clients a complete and comprehensive analysis of entire body systems, from full blood analysis to monitoring and measuring fat and muscle mass.
“These awards are well deserved and highlight the hard work the staff of the Rejuvenation Spa put in every day,” Daydream Island Resort and Spa CEO Phil Casey said. “The spa is a world class facility unparalleled in any other Australian hotel or resort and we are delighted to be recognised in these awards.”
Daydream Island Rejuvenation Spa Manager Joanne Enslow said the spa offered a luxurious spa program tailored to guests’ every need.
“We offer the complete package for pampering and health, from hot stone therapy, a caviar facial, to computerised food allergy testing and the ever popular Vichy shower,” Ms Enslow said.
“Our aim is for guests to leave the spa feeling refreshed, relaxed and of course totally rejuvenated, and we are thrilled to be recognised as among Australia’s best. Our focus has always been on our clients’ individual needs and this award is testament to our dedication to providing only the very best tailored beauty and well-being programs.”
Spa facilities include 16 individual treatment rooms, Vichy showers, thermal tables, hydrotherapy tubs, steam effusion showers, dual treatment rooms, dual spa baths and private relaxation areas.
The spa has been recognised several times at the Pevonia Botania Awards, taking out the Resort Spa Customer Service Excellence category at last year’s awards and the Performance Excellence category in 2011.
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Daydream Island Resort and Spa has named the newest additions to its Living Reef – a set of brother and sister leopard rays – Hansel and Gretel.
The animals are the first leopard rays to inhabit the Living Reef, one of the world’s largest man-made living lagoons.
The rays were christened after the famous brother and sister fairytale characters after Daydream recently ran a naming competition through its Facebook page.
“Leopard rays are endangered and they are the first to inhabit our Living Reef lagoon, making them an exciting new addition to our ever-growing number of fish, rays, sharks and coral,” Daydream Living Reef Manager James Astley said.
“They are brother and sister to our knowledge, were caught in the wild together and are less than a year old.
“Like their namesake, the animals sport a striking leopard-like marking over their entire upper surface which have made them a very popular attraction with our visitors.”
The leopard ray is widespread in the Indo-Pacific region. Bottom-dwelling in nature, the animals are found close inshore over soft-bottomed habitats. The young are born at 20cm wide and can grow up to reach a width of around 140cm and length of up to four metres.
Hansel and Gretel join more than 115 species of fish and 80 coral species native to the Great Barrier Reef which can be found in the Living Reef.
The 2,650sqm Living Reef is one of the world’s largest man-made living lagoons, holds more than 1.5 million litres of water and is also home other star attractions like female black tip reef sharks Cookie and Nibble, white spot mangrove rays Bill and Barb and black shovelnose ray, Jack.
Guided by Living Reef biologists, visitors can take part in fish and shark feeding shows or programs like the Stingray Splash, where guests walk knee-deep into the Living Reef and hand-feed and pat stingrays.
Daydream Island Resort and Spa is located in Queensland’s tropical Whitsundays in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, only a 30 minute boat ride from Hamilton Island and a 30 minute ferry ride from Airlie Beach.
The award-winning resort features 296 rooms and suites, a great selection of restaurants and bars, a fringing coral reef and a Rejuvenation Spa offering a comprehensive selection of health and beauty treatments.
Shake, rattle and roll your way through an extravaganza of Elvis-style entertainment and relive the best of the 60s, 70s and 80s with two 5-day music festivals at Daydream Island Resort and Spa.
The Whitsundays resort is set to be all ‘All Shook Up’ when it hosts an Elvis-inspired festival featuring some of the world’s best tribute artists including Johnny Lee Memphis. Starting 19 May 2014, the 5-day festival will also feature a host of other rock n roll acts and comedians.
Daydream Island will also host a 60s, 70s and 80s music festival on 24 May 2014 featuring Australian music icons Russell Morris and Normie Rowe; Elton John, Queen, Abba and Michael Jackson tribute acts, rock n roll DJs and a musical tribute to the movie Grease.
The island will be solely booked out for both events which will host a total of around 1200 music fans over the 10 days.
Packages to both festivals are on sale now and start from $1288* per person, twin share based on five nights’ accommodation in a Garden Room, transfers to and from Daydream Island, a full buffet breakfast daily, dinner nightly and all entertainment.
“Choose from an Elvis or a 60s, 70s and 80s music festival, or better yet, do both and spend 10 glorious days in paradise,” Daydream Island CEO Phil Casey said.
“Music lovers will have the whole island to themselves in what promises to be an extravaganza of some of the best music of bygone eras.”
The festivals are being run by Johnny Welsh’s Music Themes Australia and follow four sold out music-themed cruises.
Daydream Island Resort and Spa is located in Queensland’s tropical Whitsundays in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, only a 30 minute boat ride from Hamilton Island and a 30 minute ferry ride from Airlie Beach.
The award-winning resort features 296 rooms and suites and is home to one of the world’s largest man-made living coral reef lagoons known as The Living Reef, a great selection of restaurants and bars, a fringing coral reef and a Rejuvenation Spa offering a comprehensive selection of health and beauty treatments.
Daydream also offers more than 20 free guest activities including kayaks, catamarans, stand-up paddle boards, a stingray and shark feeding show and an open air cinema.
For bookings and enquiries call reservations on 1800 075 040 or visit www.daydreamislandshop.com/islandevents.
*Accommodation packages include transfers, breakfast and dinner nightly. Children’s rates are not applicable as this is an adult’s event. Any children attending will be charged as adults.
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Daydream Island’s world class Rejuvenation Spa has proven that it is second to none with the launch of a revolutionary “Collarium” – a Collagen Bed which treats not only the facial area but the entire body in combating signs of ageing including sun damage, loss of elasticity and fine lines and wrinkles. The treatment also assists in improving skin hydration and texture, promoting a smoother more youthful skin.
The treatment is based on technology called Photo-Stimulation or Photo-Therapy.
The body’s cells contain receptors that naturally absorb light which in turn stimulates a cellular physiological process. Photo-therapy uses a light with a specific wavelength that simply accelerates this process – improving and stimulating cellular metabolism. Depending on the wavelength, specific cells are activated and studies have shown that red light is absorbed by fibroblasts which increase collagen synthesis/production.
Aside from its cosmetic and anti-aging benefits, Red Light Therapy can provide relief from chronic and acute pain including muscle pain, joint pain, arthritis, high blood pressure, tissue and nerve damage, and can decrease injury healing time by triggering the body’s own defenses to treat the source of the pain rather than mask symptoms.
Originally discovered by NASA for this purpose, Red Light Therapy is now used by professional athletes to promote healing with powerful results.
Daydream Island’s Rejuvenation Spa Manager, Joanne Enslow said the spa was constantly researching innovative and time-tested treatments and was impressed with the machine’s performance to date.
“This is the one and only machine currently on the market with the ability to provide a complete anti-ageing facial and body treatment in one session, without requiring any outside operator, ensuring complete privacy,” she said.
“The Collarium has been clinically tested to brighten, firm and refine skin texture. It is a revolutionary anti-ageing treatment.”
Ms Enslow said Daydream Island Resort and Spa offered an extensive menu of other results-driven treatments and services ranging from therapeutic wraps and naturopathic services to hairdressing and hydrotherapy.
“Our signature treatment is the 90-minute Daydream Delight which commences with an exfoliating full-body salt scrub aimed at smoothing the skin, body mask and wrap, facial and scalp massage, conditioning Macadamia hair treatment, and time to enjoy our Hydro-Storm Steam Effusion Shower. The treatment then concludes with a de-stress back massage,” she said.
“The four hour Mermaids Dream is our longest treatment which is the ultimate day of pampering from the soles of your feet to the tip of your head. Clients are given time to relax between treatments to enjoy a glass of champagne and healthy lunch on our beautiful ocean view balcony.
“We are coming into winter which is always an exciting time in the spa where we have prime viewing from our ocean view treatment rooms and balcony of the migrating humpback whales as they breach and frolic just outside.
“Make-up is another service we offer with talented make-up artists on hand to provide wedding or day and night make-up. We also use Napoleon Perdis products which provide the perfect camera finish and leave your skin looking flawless.”
Ms Enslow said with lifestyles now busier than ever, stress relief was one of the main goals for guests seeking treatment at the Rejuvenation Spa.
“Sometimes it takes a holiday and help from a health professional to properly rejuvenate the mind and body.
“We focus on our clients’ individual needs and create a total sensory journey. Our aim is for guests to leave the spa feeling refreshed, relaxed and of course totally rejuvenated.
“We offer a variety of signature stress busting massages including Relaxation, Therapeutic, Aromatherapy, Hot Stone, Reflexology, KaHuna, Thai and Indian Head Massage.”
The Rejuvenation Spa has just been recognised by TripAdvisor as a 2013 Certificate of Excellence Winner, which places it in the top 10% of all businesses worldwide on TripAdvisor as rated by TripAdvisor travellers.
The Spa’s facilities include 16 individual treatment rooms, vichy showers, thermal tables, hydrotherapy tubs, steam effusion showers, dual treatment rooms, dual spa bath and private relaxation areas.
Unique to the Spa is one of Australia’s most advanced naturopathic testing and treatment clinics, offering clients a comprehensive analysis of entire body systems, from iridology and blood analysis to monitoring and measuring fat and muscle mass.
Located at the northern end of Daydream Island, in the heart of Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef, the Rejuvenation Spa is an award winning facility that combines an extensive array of health and beauty treatments with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean.
Beauty therapies and treatments are performed using products with only the finest organic ingredients. Aromatherapy is used with oils extracted from aromatic plants as a balm to enhance beauty, harmonise moods, lift spirits and balance body energies.
The Rejuvenation Spa’s nationally and internationally trained therapists are committed to providing guests with an exceptional spa experience.
For bookings and enquiries please contact the Daydream Island Rejuvenation Spa on (07) 4948 8790.
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Daydream Island Resort & Spa is continuing its impressive Living Reef redevelopment program with a series of recent upgrades offering visitors even more opportunities to interact with its resident marine life.
Following substantial upgrades to the southern lagoon, Daydream has installed a number of new tanks – including a seahorse tank – in the Living Reef Centre, as well as a spectacular 1,100 litre aquarium of corals, tropical fish and invertebrates in the transit lounge to greet visitors.
A new reef section that is home to over 200 new fish and 100 pieces of coral has been added, as well as a baby shovelnose ray named Ruby, a Blue spot ray and two baby leopard rays. Five baby banded bamboo sharks have also been hatched.
In addition, the fish bowl for the southern lagoon has been enhanced with a new lighting system, the northern lagoon has had over 50% of its sand siphoned and replaced as part of Daydream’s ongoing water management process, and more educational and recreational programs have been launched.
“The new aquarium in the transit lounge is sure to amaze our guests as they step off the ferry while the Living Reef Centre has come to life with an ever-growing number of fish, rays, sharks and coral,” Daydream Living Reef coordinator James Astley said.
“We are running a new ecological presentation every Saturday at 4:30pm that discusses the management of the Great Barrier Reef, and the activities department has launched a new half day cruise on ‘Banana Winds’ that includes snorkelling with a marine biologist guide and a bush walk on South Molle Island.
“The redevelopment project is an on-going process but we are confident that the improvements will enhance the environment for our incredible marine life and create an even more interactive and memorable experience for our visitors.”
Mr Astley said the Living Reef team had also installed a third coral propagation system to breed and grow coral specimens.
“Special shallow tanks accelerate growth of coral without fear of disease and interference by marine animals,” he said.
“Along with our improved filtration and water uptake technology, this allows us to keep the lagoon in pristine condition as well as continuing to introduce new and exciting marine life.”
The 2,650sqm Living Reef is one of the world’s largest man-made living lagoons. The system contains more than 1.5 million litres of water and is home to more than 115 species of fish and 70 coral species native to the Great Barrier Reef.
Guided by Living Reef biologists, visitors can take part in fish and shark feeding shows or programs like the Stingray Splash, where guests walk knee-deep into the Living Reef and hand-feed and pat stingrays.
The upgrade is part of a number of improvements and initiatives being implemented across Daydream Island on an ongoing basis.
Mr Astley, who has more than 10 years’ experience with husbandry, breeding and nutrition of aquatic animals, said the team would also focus on attracting more school groups to the island.
“Daydream offers tailored packages which are the perfect combination of education and entertainment,” he said. “Students learn a vast amount about marine life - from why reef fish are so colourful to how to set up and care for their very own marine aquarium - and enjoy activities like rainforest walks, pool sports and outdoor movies in their free time.
“The emphasis is on education while at the same time allowing for plenty of fun.”
Mr Astley said Daydream Island was also building relationships with universities to extend its work experience program.
“Daydream is committed to giving uni students hands-on experience that will assist their individual career development, whether it’s working alongside our marine biologists caring for the Living Reef’s animals or learning the mechanics of operating a successful resort,” he said.
Daydream Island Living Reef facts
• Is home to over 150 species of fish and 70 species of coral
• Totals a massive 2650 sqm in size and contains over 1.5 million litres of water through its North and South lagoons
• Has an average width of around 12m and a depth of more than a metre in some areas
• Has sea water pumping into the lagoon system at a rate of 80 litres per second
• Has 7 million litres of sea water pumped through it every 24 hours
• Contains about eight tonnes of living coral rock.
• Operates ‘’Actinic’’ or blue lighting (near UV) in the North Lagoon making the coral literally glow at night for a spectacular nocturnal underwater exhibit
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Planning a destination wedding in a location such as the
Whitsundays requires some thought and consideration in regards to the type of
ceremony, location and reception venue and how you will get your guests to the
dream destination hassle free and within budget.
To help, Daydream Island Resort and Spa has come up with a
list of frequently asked questions that will assist in preparing you and your
partner for that special day.
Before the Big Day
What ceremony venues
does Daydream Island Resort and Spa offer couples?
Daydream Island resort offers a range of ceremony venues,
one of which is a gorgeous glass backed Endeavour Wedding Chapel, spectacularly
located at the water’s edge with panoramic views of the Whitsunday Passage.
Another popular
ceremony and reception venue is the romantic Lover’s Cove, a private sheltered
inlet featuring a large deck and white coral beach. Couples can exchange their
vows as the sun sets and the waves lap at the shore. Decorated with flaming
bamboo torches, bag lanterns and tea lights, Lover’s Cove makes for a truly
memorable wedding location.
The Resort and Spa also offers other stunning reception
venues that include formal inside venues and beautiful outside locations next
to Azure Ocean.
There are three different wedding packages on offer which
are suitable for Elopements and larger weddings of up to 160 guests.
When’s the best time
to hold a wedding at Daydream Island, why?
Different times of the year have different advantages in the
Whitsundays. Its tropical climate means temperatures range from a pleasant 23
degrees Celsius throughout the winter months, to 31 degrees in the summer
months.
Throughout the months of January to March, the days are hot
but the heat can be broken down during the day by tropical showers. The lowest
rainfall occurs from August to October.
Daydream Island Resort and Spa advises brides to take the
heat into account when deciding upon their dream wedding dress, to ensure they
are comfortable and enjoy the day.
The Resort and Spa also suggests that couples keep in mind
the seasonality of flowers, as flowers are shipped into the Whitsundays and the
availability of particular flowers is dependent upon the month of the year.
How should couples
plan a destination wedding? (How many times should they visit, should they book
an event planner or do it themselves?)
Daydream Island Resort and Spa has a group of extremely
experienced wedding co-ordinators who will organise all details for the big day
from afar via email and phone, to ensure that not even the smallest detail is
overlooked.
A special accommodation rate is offered to couples who are
lucky enough to visit Daydream Island Resort and Spa in the lead-up to their
wedding, to assist in making their visit more affordable.
The Lead-up
What should couples
do to accommodate guests in the lead up to a destination wedding? (I.e. should
they provide accommodation? How far in advance should they be told?)
Once a wedding is confirmed at Daydream Island Resort and
Spa a personalised accommodation brochure is sent to the bride and groom to
pass onto wedding guests.
The brochure explains how to book accommodation and the
rates for different room types so guests can individually contact reservations
and book and pay for their accommodation.
As part of the confirmation process, the Resort and Spa also
holds rooms aside to ensure that there is accommodation available for every
guest.
It is recommended that couples send out a save the date as
soon as their wedding has been confirmed to allow guests who have further to
travel, the opportunity to plan and save for the wedding.
What should couples
be wary of in the lead-up to a destination wedding?
Daydream Island Resort and Spa suggests that couples take
into account luggage allowances when planning to bring any of their own décor or
other wedding items. Often it is a lot cheaper to use the Resort and Spa’s
suppliers due to excess baggage and freight costs.
The Big Day
Top tips for a smooth
wedding ceremony
First things first – comfortable shoes are a must! And if
brides aren’t willing to choose comfort over beauty, make sure a pair of flats is
readily available to change into, particularly for photography at the end of
the ceremony.
Having a contingency plan is vital if couples have chosen an
outside venue. Daydream Island Resort and Spa will have a wedding co-ordinator
speak to the bride and groom the day prior to the wedding should rain be
predicted, to explain wet weather options. This gives couples the opportunity
to adjust their décor to suit their back-up venue and ensure their wedding is
as beautiful as they imagined.
Relax and have fun! A wedding co-ordinator will be with the
bride and groom throughout the course of the journey to ensure everything is
perfect!
Daydream Island
Resort and Spa
Nestled among the sapphire seas of the Great Barrier Reef,
Daydream Island Resort and Spa is alive with romance.
Year-round warm weather, breathtaking sunsets and beautiful
views makes Daydream Island a perfect romantic location.
The Resort and Spa offers a range of relaxing activities
designed to bring you and your partner closer together. Couples can enjoy a
private four-course dinner by Mermaids Beach or Lovers Cove with special dining
options available.
Complete the experience with a visit to the world class
Rejuvenation Spa where packages are specially designed for two. Situated on the
northern end of the island, the Spa provides a holistic approach to wellbeing
and offers naturopathy, aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and massage, along with
beauty therapies and salon services. Many of their treatment rooms include
private balconies with views across the Whitsunday Passage.
For the adventurous couple, Daydream Island offers diving
and snorkelling off the fringing coral reef, plus a wide range of water sports
including jet skiing, parasailing, fishing and kayak adventures.
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