If you like the sound of palm trees gently swaying in the breeze as your waiter arrives with an evening cocktail, then now's the ideal time to book a tropical escape.
If the sound of Kids Club, kids eat free and other family-oriented offers spark your interest, then check out these sensational family holiday deals in the tropics. You'll find a mix of accommodation with many packages including Reef Tours, Karunda Skyrail, Scenic Rail and Crocodile Adventure Park Tours. Add to this a game of beach cricket and a round of golf and you've got yourself the perfect family getaway.
Around 17 degrees south of the equator immerse yourself in Tropical North Queensland's natural beauty and enjoy a peaceful change of pace. Change Your Latitude today, stay 4 nights for the price of 3 from $125* pp! Plus - book a Quicksilver Outer Barrier Reef Cruise and receive a Coral Island cruise free*.
Unravel your weekday self and take a mini tree change this Autumn. Explore and indulge your curiosity about what lies down that picturesque country road in South East Queensland Country. Browse through quirky antique shops, wander through art galleries and stay in a contemporary country villa. An autumn short break will leave you feeling refreshed and renewed - the perfect remedy for your busy life.
Life in the tropics offers a golden beach lined with shady palms. The waterfront 'Strand' lets diners discover how delicious Townsville is. Or take a short trip by boat and escape to the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, Magnetic Island and Hinchinbrook Island. From dry land, explore the historical town of Charters Towers and Wallaman Falls and return in plenty of time for drinks by twilight.
TripAdvisor named the Great Barrier Reef in the Top 10 Places to See in 2008. We'd like to congratulate the World Heritage listed site, which competed against heavy-weights including the Pyramids of Egypt, The Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu, the Grand Canyon and the Taj Mahal.
In addition, millions of TripAdvisor members voted in the The Travellers' Choice Awards naming the Best Hotels of 2008. Come and see for yourself what all the fuss is about.