Proving that a change is every bit as good as the holiday, The Meridian at Port Douglas is currently undergoing a soft refurb - refreshing and updating all the existing fabric on sofas and chairs and bedspreads are being replaced with valances over the mattress bases and a foot runner for the end of the bed.

In keeping with current popular trends, the beds will be triple sheeted with a blanket in between the top sheets. This is very appealing to clients because there is always the impression that the bedding is fresh.

The artwork is also being replaced and furniture rejuvenated in the form of re- webbing and new foams and cushions. There will be no down time on the property and guests will not be disrupted as soft furnishings are replaced.

The Goddess of Peace & Tranquillity invites you to relax at this boutique couples only, luxurious 5 star property in Port Douglas.  With professionally trained beauty and massage therapists on site, 2 pools, and stylishly appointed suites, the ultimate indulgence has arrived.  Centrally located - just a hop skip and a jump from Port’s main thoroughfare Macrossan Street, and a short stroll to Four Mile Beach, Shantara offers easy access to the best that Port Douglas has to offer; boutique shopping, fine dining and touring options – and with the extension of their low season rates through to June 30th 08 and a stay 5 pay 4 package valid until 31st March 09 luxurious accommodation has never been so affordable!

Whet your appetite and set your mouth watering with Flames’ new menu!  Experience fresh, local, native produce – this delicious and extensive range of new tummy tempters accompanied with Australian beers & wines are sure to satisfy every palate.  Set in the thick of the world’s most ancient rainforest and accompanied by traditional aboriginal performances, Flames of the Forest is an indulgence for every sense.  Catering for FIT, small and large groups or exclusive use bookings, Flames is the perfect event for any special occasion.

Be the first to experience a new luxurious resort in the heart of Port Douglas.  Coconut Grove, scheduled to open in June 08 will set a new bench mark in luxury, style and sophistication for couples and families. Private courtyards, rooftop pools & spas – these are some of the features Coconut Grove’s 3 room types can offer as well as the convenience of a central Macrossan St location.  With retail shopping and contemporary eateries scheduled to lease the accompanying grounds this 5 star complex will be able to satisfy your every whim. 

The opera house, the harbour bridge, the shopping, the dining – the winner is Sydney!!  Come and stay in iconic Sydney with its myriad world renowned attractions.  New to LTM is the Bayview Boulevard Hotel a 4 star property situated near the heart of the city and a short distance to the trendy area of Surry Hills and a revamped Kings Cross.  The Bayview Boulevard offers two on-site restaurants and a ballroom with capacity for 300 guests.  Having recently undergone a complete refurb this property offers fresh, upmarket accommodation in Australia’s unofficial capital.

Hang out with the locals at Cairns “friendliest beach” Trinity.  Offering beachfront location and spacious 4 ½ star apartment style accommodation, Coral Sands is the ideal spot for a family sea-side holiday.  The beachfront boardwalk will take you past a smattering of restaurants with tempting menus and the recently revamped tavern – the perfect place to quench your thirst on a hot day!  For a true taste of TNQ hospitality, visit the local grocery store where if you spend $30 or more, the staff will drive you and your goodies home.  All tours operators will pick up from Trinity Beach so your clients won’t miss a thing when staying at Coral Sands.

Come and join the adventure – experience a full day of Aussie Outback action with Blazing Saddles’ SKAT tour which combines either horse riding or ATV (quad bike) riding with local icons Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Kuranda Scenic Rail.  Located 9km west of Kuranda, Blazing Saddles is a 1200 acre working cattle station, offering the chance to explore the vast property’s lush rainforest and dry creek beds by horse-back or the dry savannah, outback landscape and giant termite mounds by heart-pumping ATV’s. 

Join the Evolution!  Sleek and stylish – HABA’s new wave piercing catamaran will speed you to the spectacular outer Great Barrier Reef in comfort. Taking a maximum of 100 pax out to Agincourt Reef, HABA departs daily from Port Douglas with transfers available from Port, Northern Beaches & Cairns.  Scuba Diving junkies will get their fix with up to 3 dives available, while glass bottom boat tours and snorkelling are also available. 

See it like you’ve never seen it before!  Get a bird’s eye view of two World Heritage Listed areas side by side as you fly over the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef on Reefwatch’s Discovery Scenic Flight.  Offering a full hour’s flying time in a luxury fixed-wing aircraft with live onboard commentary and a guaranteed window seat, you will have every opportunity to spot marine life and native flora & fauna during this breathtaking aerial adventure.  Reefwatch also have a wide range of charter options available which allow your client access to many regions of Tropical North Queensland including remote islands of the Great Barrier Reef, romantic rainforest getaways, and adventure holidays in Australia's outback and Cape York - in a day or a week. Itineraries can be designed to deliver that exclusive and unique feel that will show the best that Australia has to offer. Flights can be arranged around your itinerary. We provide a meet and greet service from domestic or international connections. You have exclusive use of the aircraft and large baggage capacity – up to 200kg.

Explore the World heritage listed Daintree Rainforest.  Using custom built 4WD vehicles which take a maximum of 13 passengers and local, knowledgeable guides you can get up close and personal with the native fauna & flora of this ancient rainforest.  Take a rainforest boardwalk and learn how the traditional owners of the land lived using the various trees & plants for survival.  Cruise the Daintree River and observe crocodiles – our prehistoric predatory residence in their natural environment.  Taste native exotic fruits and traditional damper & billy tea, swim at a secluded freshwater creek and feed hand-raised kangaroos while your guide cooks you an Aussie BBQ lunch – phew what a day of adventure!

New to LTM is Saltwater Luxury Apartments Port Douglas - 5 Star luxury holiday accommodation ideal for both families and couples.  Nestled in the heart of the village and beautifully secluded, Saltwater finds the perfect balance between comfort and cool contemporary style.  From your Saltwater vantage point, you're just a few minutes walk from Port Douglas' breathtaking Four Mile Beach and only a gentle stroll to the renowned restaurants and chic boutiques of Port Douglas Village and the fabulous Marina Mirage.  Saltwater Luxury Apartments offer two and three bedroom apartments with spa baths in all master bedrooms, spacious living areas, fully equipped kitchens and private balconies.  The property also offers a pool, sundeck and BBQ terrace.

Enjoy the convenience of Cairns CBD living in contemporary 4 ½ star accommodation.  Situated just a few minutes’ walk to the Cairns Esplanade where shopping and dining bliss awaits you, 201 Lake Street offers spacious hotel suites and apartments with open-plan living and large balconies designed to enhance Cairns’ tropical lifestyle.  Featuring broadband internet, undercover car parking, pool, BBQ area and on-site managers, 201 Lake St is the ideal spot for a city sojourn.  The fully equipped apartments are perfect for couples or families after a longer stay in Cairns and feature internal connecting doors.

The only constant in life is CHANGE. So some wise man or woman of yesteryear once said!! Sometimes that can be a real pain!!!!