the unique tourism collection

There is a very positive story happening in the Daintree. It’s about a small unique tourism business that is saving the lives of our Aboriginal people.

Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa is a small, family owned business, trying to make a difference. Owners and founders, Terry and Cathy Maloney are totally committed and passionate in helping people and trying to make a difference by employing members of their local aboriginal community. Read more »

Thailand’s multi-award winning 56 boutique residence, The Sarojin, is celebrating the ancient Takuapa Old Town Vegetarian Festival by launching a special Vegetarian Celebration Package for guests to enjoy this October. The package, which honours one of Thailand’s most fascinating traditions, will provide guests with the perfect opportunity to immerse themselves in the excitement of the festival, which is designed to purify mind and soul by refraining from meat consumption and meditating during the nine-day festival between 8th-16th October 2010. Read more »

Enjoy luxury for less at The Sarojin, Thailand, the award-wining luxurious romantic boutique resort providing exceptional personalized services and excursions “just for 2” with the Special Bonus Nights offer.

The Sarojin winter offer includes a complimentary a la carte breakfast with sparkling wine plus extra nights -  Stay 2 nights and receive 2 additional nights free, stay 3 nights and receive 3 additional nights free, stay 4 nights and receive 4 additional nights free…stay 10 nights and receive 10 additional nights free, etc. Read more »

WINTER WARM UP IN THE DAINTREE RAINFOREST

Escape the cold and warm up now with a Tropical North Queensland experience in harmony with nature, in the essence of nurture, and in the respect of our cultural heritage. Read more »

Campaspe Country House new chef places Victorian village on the map as a gourmet food destination

A new chef at Campaspe Country House in the picturesque Victorian village of Woodend, has cemented the region’s reputation as the newest Australian gourmet hot spot.

Danish-born Steffen Jensen, now firmly established at the epitome of art deco elegance that is Campaspe Country House, is fast gaining a reputation as a force to be reckoned with in regional gastronomy. Read more »

Bordered by sweeping sands and vivid turquoise waters, Sareeraya Villas & Suites is the last word on luxury.

Draped elegantly along the palm-fringed eastern coastline of Koh Samui, one of Thailand’s most breathtaking islands, it’s easy to see why Sareeraya, which means Princess of the Ocean, was the name chosen for this majestic island retreat. Sareeraya sits nestled into a quiet cove on the northern end of popular 7km stretch of inviting white sand that is Chaweng Beach. Read more »

Sutera Harbour Resort, Sabah, Malaysia is calling the Adventurer within to experience Mount Kinabalu in style.

Sutera Harbour Resort (Sanctuary Lodges) offers an exclusive selection of tranquil retreats in Sabah’s most sought after eco-destinations. With the 4 Days 3 Nights Mount Kinabalu climbing package everything is taken care of*; all guests need do is experience the adventure! UNESCO listed World Heritage Site Mount Kinabalu, is one of the few mountains that are over 12,000 ft and perfect for climbers of all skill ranges, from beginner to advanced. Read more »

No one does a honeymoon better than The Sarojin, Khao Lak according to Australian guest book comments.

If The Sarojin’s tailor made concept of ‘just for 2’, bonus nights with sparkling wine or the multiple awards including the “World Luxury Romantic Hotel” isn’t enough to convince Australians their dream honeymoon is only 1 hour north of Phuket, then perhaps a small comment of advice is just the ticket. Read more »

Lovers wanting to discover something more than just the ordinary, have found a chic new deal with Sareeraya, Koh Samui; Thailand.

Forget the traditional winter holiday, Discover Sareeraya is the ultimate 5 day escape package, tailor made to experience the secrets of chic-holiday sophistication. Combine the elements of oriental-chic luxury living with romantic candlelight dinners on the beach, herbal Thai Massages in your private sala, cocktail classes back-dropped by the Gulf of Siam or spice things up with creative Thai Cooking class in very unique locations. Read more »

Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa has won BEST LUXURY ECO TOURISM at the 2010 Luxury Travel Magazine Awards, in a category with 14 Australian and International finalists.

Small in size but mighty in authenticity, the lodge was also placed 3rd out of 25 finalists in the BEST AUSTRALIAN SPA category.

Founders and Owners of Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa, Terry and Cathy Maloney said of the award: “It is a privilege to be awarded BEST LUXURY ECO TOURISM in the world category by the discerning travellers and followers of Luxury Travel Magazine. This prestigious award recognises the efforts over the past 15 years of developing a truly authentic and experiential travel destination in Australia. To be selected by the consumers from such an outstanding collection is most humbling”. Read more »