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HIP NEW VENUE TO MAKE SPLASH ON CAIRNS DINING & BAR SCAPE Cairns’ party people take note; the sparkle of this year’s festive season will continue well into the new year with the official opening on Thursday 4 February 2010 of a chic new, inner-city hang, LILO…A Wet Bar. Set to make a splash on the city’s bar scape when it opens in February, LILO is situated on the terraced rooftops of Rydges Plaza Cairns with views of bustling Grafton Street. Integrating five indoor and outdoor lounging domains and taking inspiration from the cool vibe of Miami, LILO…A Wet Bar…is destined to become the city’s hippest ‘retreat from the street’. Developed at a cost of nearly $1 million, LILO is a project being managed by listed entertainment, hospitality and leisure operator, Amalgamated Holdings Limited (AHL) that, in conjunction with its Rydges Hotels and Resorts network, is currently introducing a contemporary series of restaurant and bar concepts across Australia. These include Locanda Italian steakhouses in Melbourne and Canberra and Mundo tapas bars in North Sydney and Cronulla; all are scheduled to open next month closely followed by LILO in the new year. According to Director of Food and Beverage operations for Rydges Hotels and Resorts, Vincent Lombino, “LILO’s beauty will be its diversity – a place where guests are invited to choose their pleasure from any one of five completely different and intimate lounging areas that move seamlessly from inside, out. “Featuring a purpose built bar, funky lounge areas and pool decks – replete with private cabanas – LILO will comfortably integrate all types of guests. Be it suited business people or bikini-clad sun seekers. We want people to think of LILO as a chic and fun place…little bit of summer all year round,” said Vince. Open all day – from sun up to well after dark – LILO will feature an ever-changing, seasonal menu of delicious and interesting dishes to snack, lunch and sup on with an extensive cocktail and beverage list to match. Guests can look forward to experiencing something new – be it ‘sliders’, ‘big ass burgers’ or giant cocktails. Pictured: Vince Lombino feasts his eyes on LILO’s signature Big Ass Burger that is destined to be the ideal share food for friends. Amalgamated Holding Limited (AHL) is Australia’s premier entertainment, entertainment technology and hospitality and leisure organization. Through these divisions, AHL operates a number of branded businesses either directly, or through joint venture cinema exhibition operations in every capital city and major regional centre in Australia; owns, leases or manages over 30 hotels and resorts in Australia and New Zealand; and owns and operates the Thredbo Alpine Resort. Add to this, AHL is Australia’s leading hospitality, leisure and entertainment company; largest cinema operator with brands Birch Carroll and Coyle Greater Union and Event Cinemas in Australia and Cinestar in Germany and Middle East. The Group also owns a wildlife park and performance theatre/event facility in Sydney. Ends For further information: Mr Vincent Lombino, Rydges Hotels Resorts Food and Beverage Operations Manager Email: Vincent_lombino@rydges.com Mob: 0407 273 042 Issued by: Pip Miller PR Mob: 0419 681543 Email: pip@pipmillerpr.com.au

MEDIA RELEASE                                                                 Monday 26 October 09

A SPARKLING NIGHT TURNS INTO A WINNING, DIAMOND STUDDED AFFAIR FOR CAIRNS COST MANAGER, JULIE BYRNE

Pictured at left:  Julie Byrne, cost manager from Turner and Townsend, shows off her winning diamond as she is toasted congratulations by the team from Hardy Brothers Jewellers from left – Ken, Sue and Glen.

Julie burst into tears of joy on Thursday when she was advised she had the lucky cubic zirconia – that indeed was a genuine 0.62 carat diamond.  Julie was the 92^nd person to have their stone tested and was joined by six colleagues – who all attended the awards.  This is the second win for the team with Kim Hayes of Turner and Townsend taking home the Manager in Business award.

 After a glittering gala awards evening at Hilton Cairns last Saturday, guests had been steadily making tracks all week to Hardy Brothers Jewellers on the corner of Spence and Abbott Streets, to have their cubic zirconia gift tested for the major prize up for grabs; a 0.62 carat diamond valued at $7,000.  The cubic zirconias were presented to each guest by three glamorous models from Lulu’s dressed to impress in a Sacha Drake Ultimate Black Dress from Tea Lily, diamonds from Hardy Brothers and an award-winning hair-do by Craig Roberts of Pulse.  

This presentation signified Hardy Brothers Jewellers Platinum sponsorhip of the awards evening and took place after the official announcement of Cairns Business Woman of the Year and was signified by a very special rendition of ‘Diamonds are Forever’ by jazz singer sensation, Sweet K.

Background Information:

To mark the 25^th anniversary of its annual awards, Cairns Business Women’s Club will offer up a prize cache just shy of $50,000 to finalists at the Black Tie Gala Ball on Saturday 17 October at Hilton Cairns.  In addition, one lucky attendee will win a glittering $7000 diamond from Hardy Brothers Jewellers.

While Cairns Business Woman of the Year Awards are structured so that there are only five official winners, Cairns Business Women’s Club Vice President and Awards Chair, Michelle Commins said said everyone attending this year’s gala event will be a winner; a recipient of a diamond no less with one extremely lucky guest taking home a 0.62 carat stunner valued at $7000.

According to Hardy Brothers Jewellers Cairns Store Manager, Glen Thompson, this year’s awards are significant for his company, celebrating their second official partnership with Cairns Business Women’s Club as a top level, Platinum Sponsor.

“In the past few years Hardy Brothers Jewellers; has stepped up its involvement in community events and endeavours.  We view our participation in this year’s Cairns Business Woman of the Year Awards as the perfect partnership – the icing on the cake!

“While Hardy Brothers Jewellers has been a purveyor of the finest jewellery since 1853, its level of commitment and high standards is attainable and can be enjoyed by all.  While we may be known for our superior diamonds and craftsmanship of the iconic Melbourne Cup trophy, it is our service, diverse design and indeed, affordability that we are keen to communicate to people in Cairns. 

“Cairns Business Women’s Club provides great opportunities and many synergies to get our message across to what we deem as a receptive audience,” said Mr Thompson.

While the exact details of how the 0.62 carat, $7000 diamond will be won will be delivered by CBWC President Andrea Jackson after the awards announcement during the gala ball on Saturday 17 October, one thing is certain, every guest will receive a magnificent cubic zirconium –- all thanks to Hardy Brothers Jewellers.

According to Ms Commins, there is nearly $50,000 worth of prizes in all which has been derived from approximately $120,000 in sponsorship contributions. 

“In addition to the winner’s prizes, our sponsors have been extremely generous and every attendee will receive an amazing gift bag worth hundreds of dollars!  The night will be full of surprises, with some spectacular entertainment organised that will no doubt thrill and amaze those attending.

“Added to the $7000 diamond from Hardy Brothers Jewellers, of equal note is a $10,000 cash donation from Status Plus.

“We have been overwhelmed with the support for this year’s awards that recognise the talents and achievements of women in private enterprise and public service – committed to all aspects of business.  These awards have become a symbol of success throughout our community and the number of women nominated has increased substantially over the years.  I cannot think of a better way to showcase our women, than a giant celebration that is destined to take place on Saturday 17 October.  I would like to thank all our nominees, finalists, judges, members and of course, sponsors.  A great night will no doubt be had by all,” said Michelle.

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Glen Thompson, Store Manager, Hardy Brothers Jewellers T: 4031 6 838

Michelle Commins, CBWC Vice President and Awards Chair T: 0412 506 086

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MEDIA RELEASE                                                 14 October 2009

MINI-GOLF OPENS AT PARADISE

“You don’t have to be good at golf to enjoy mini-golf – and so say all of us!”

For the past two years major changes have been taking place at Paradise Palms Resort and Country Club to enhance and expand its range of services and facilities into a world-class destination.  The newest development has been the completion and opening of its mini-golf which is already providing popular among guests of all ages – proving the saying, “you don’t have to be good at golf to enjoy mini-golf!”

Paradise Palms’ mini-golf course is positioned in front of the impressive clubhouse and resort within landscaped tropical surroundings to blend seamlessly with other facilities.  Along with the soon to be opened children’s playground, the country club’s new mini-golf will be a key component of its family oriented activities and brand, Pelicans in Paradise.

Providing fun for all ages from children and teens through to adults, the newly opened mini-golf takes approximately 45 minutes to complete.  The perfect activity for special occasions, celebrations, conference groups or pure leisure, the mini-golf is costed at $12 ($10 for groups) per Adult, $10 ($8 for groups) per child or $35 Family – providing unlimited rounds of mini-golf as well as a soft drink voucher.

According to Nathan Young, Operations Manager (Food and Beverage and Golf), Paradise Palms’ new mini-golf opens at a time when the sport in Australia is enjoying a surge in popularity; with teenagers in particular.  We believe it will be a great boon for our conference and event guests – offering a fun, value-add or activity that takes under an hour to complete.”

For further information, contact Stephanie Archer on tel: 4059 9918 or email sales@paradisepalms.com.au

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Ph: 07 4059 9999    Mob: 0419 157 418  Email: nyoung@paradisepalms.com.au

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JOIN BOB THE BIGGEST LOSER

MEDIA CALL

Media photo opportunity: Join Bob the Biggest Loser as he limbers up for a full day of fun and fitness at Subway Cairns Festival of Sport

When:  Friday 19 June 09 – 1pm

Where: Cairns Esplanade (meet at inner-city facilities)

Contact:   Simone Roseler at Inner-City Facilities on 0418 699 028 or

Pip Miller PR 0419 681543 or Liz Inglis 0419 643 494

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With just two days until Subway Cairns Festival of Sport gets underway, locals are invited to join Bob the Biggest Loser 2009 at this all fun, fitness party.  This weekend,  Bob will try out his slimmed down frame as the celebrity competitor in Sunday’s Coral Coast Triathlon  and later, motivating participants in 2.5km and 10 km fun runs.

After shedding a record breaking 87.6kg to win the latest Biggest Loser series, Bob Herdsman will return to Cairns to prove mere mortals can follow in the footsteps of elite athletes by joining in some of the fun family events at the annual sports fest.

So if you’ve ever fancied yourself completing a triathlon or just want to get the kids involved in a fun family bike ride, register now for the Cairns Crocs Short Course Triathlon or have the whole family join in the Sea FM Give Me Five For Kids Fun Ride.

“While the likes of Coral Coast Triathlon legends Neil Parker and Adrian Kuhne train throughout the year to maintain their competitive edge in Australia’s first and longest running Olympic Distance Triathlon, it’s not too late for the rest of us,” Festival spokeswoman Keri Frecklington said.

“Professional trainers from Your Fitness have been running free Couch to K classes on Tuesdays at 7am and Thursdays at 5.30pm and will continue to do so, right up until the Cairns Esplanade Festival of Sport on June 21.

“The classes proudly sponsored by the Department of Local Government, Planning, Sport and Recreation and the Cairns Regional Council’s Esplanade Fun Free Fitness Program have been extremely popular, attracting up to 30 participants at a time, were designed to get couch potatoes fit, focus on improved running techniques, stretching and strengthening.

Festival of Sport is on Sunday June 21 from 7.30am to 7pm. See the website for specific event times and to register. Costs vary for each event.

Event & Activities Schedule

7am:                Sportscene Ocean Swim (1 km)

8am:                Pump n Pedals Coral Coast Triathlon & Cairns Crocs Short Course Triathlon

11am:              Pak Mag Kid’s Triathlon

12 Noon:          Sea FM Give me 5 for Kids Bike Ride (16 km)

12noon – 5pm:Community Sport and Recreation Expo and Demos

1pm:                NQ Sports Foundation Cycling Criterium

3.30pm:           Your Fitness 2.5km Fun Run

4pm:                Your Fitness 10km Fun Run

All Day:            Kids Activities, Entertainment, Celebrity Tug o War, Food Stalls,

Loads of Giveaways and Sea FM Broadcasting live   

For more information go to www.sportsfest.com.au

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MEDIA CALL

Media photo opportunity: Launch of Sea FM Give Me Five For Kids Fun Ride. Five local kids will get on their bikes to ride with Pots and Pacey from Sea FM

When: Tuesday, June 9, 2.30pm

Where: Cairns Esplanade (meet at inner-city facilities building)

Contact: Pip Miller 0419 681 543 or pip@pipmillerpr.com.au

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Get on your bike to help the FNQ Hospital Foundation in the inaugural Sea FM Give Me Five For Kids Fun Ride.

The charity ride is part of The Subway Cairns Esplanade Festival of Sport on Sunday June 21.

 It is the perfect environment to encourage kids to get on their bikes safely with a 16km ride around the Esplanade and CBD.

Participants will be able to get their bikes and helmets checked by Pump n Pedals and engraved by police who will be joining the event.

The Subway Cairns Esplanade Festival of Sport is Cairns’ largest multi-disciplinary community sporting event with a variety of athletic events and free community activities sure to please both families and serious athletes.

For the early starters there will be the 1.5km Sportscene Ocean Swim and back by popular demand is the exciting Pump n Pedals Cycling Criterium, a fast paced event looping around the Esplanade.   

A new event this year, the Cairns Crocs Short Course Triathlon is to encourage everyone to try a tri. For the serious athletes, the Pump n Pedals Coral Coast Triathlon, now in its 27^th year, will see the return of a number of Legends – triathletes who have competed in at least 15 of the prestigious Coral Coast events.

The Pak Mag Kids Triathlon will put the region’s young athletes to the test, while the Your Fitness 2.5km and 10km Fun Runs will finish the day’s sport and recreation activities.

Bigger and better this year is the Cairns Esplanade Sport and Recreation Expo at Fogarty Park. The expo is free with giveaways, sporting demonstrations and more than 15 sport and recreation groups on display.

The Subway Cairns Esplanade Festival of Sport wraps up in the evening with a free family concert on the Fogarty Park stage.

The Subway Cairns Esplanade Festival of Sport is on Sunday June 21 from 7.30am to 7pm. See the website for specific event times and to register. Costs vary for each event.

For more information go to www.sportsfest.com.au

MEDIA INFORMATION                                            Monday 1 June 09

Community Contribution to Celtic Dance culminates

in QLD Day Award

Mrs Jacqueline Wilson, Principal of Cairns Scottish & Irish Dance Academy receives QLD Day Award from Steve Wettenhall MP yesterday at a ceremony held at Holloways Beach Environment Centre

One of Australia’s most respected Irish and Highland dance teachers and adjudicators, Jacqueline Wilson, has been recognized by peers for her community contribution to Celtic dance with a Queensland Day Award. 

Mrs Wilson was honoured yesterday when she was presented with her award at a ceremony attended by family, friends, parents and students of the Cairns Scottish and Irish Dance Academy.

Mrs Wilson was nominated for her award by parents of the dance school following the successful Celtic Roots show she choreographed in conjunction with musician, Kirk Steele and his band, Get Reel.

In presenting the award, Mr Wettenhall said, ”Your services to the community have been recognised by your peers and I am pleased to be able to offer a small award to thank you so very much for your contributions”.

Mrs Wilson said she was very honoured and on receiving it, said “This award belongs to my family and also the students and parents of the dancing school – because without all of you I could not do what I do. 

“I do it because I enjoy working with children, love music and dance and want to make a difference in the lives of the children I teach.  It is as simple as that,” said Mrs Wilson.

Jacqueline Wilson founded the Cairns Scottish and Irish Dance Academy in 1983.  She has been teaching both Highland and Irish dance forms for the past 26 years and is now assisted by both her daughters, Catherine Wilson and Alison Gaustad, who are also registered teachers.  This is the second time Jackie has received recognition for her services to Highland and Irish Dancing in Cairns.  In 1999 she was awarded the Cairns City Council Australia Day Senior Cultural Award.

In 2009, the Cairns Scottish and Irish Dance Academy has 35 students enrolled ranging in age from 5 to 25.

Mrs Wilson’s students have performed to both national and international audiences over the years and later this year, two students, Catherine Wilson will perform in Basel in Switzerland with OzScot Australia Highland Dancing Team and will be joined by Belinda Worthy in Edinburgh for the month of August where both girls will perform with OzScot at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

Jacqueline herself will be judging at the Burnham Highland Games in Perthshire in Scotland on 29^th August and will attend the 2010 Championship Steps Lecture hosted by the Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing in Paisley near Glasgow on the 30^th August.  As Secretary of the Far North Queensland Regional Committee of Highland Dancing, Jackie will bring back a wealth of knowledge to share with her colleagues here in North Queensland on her return.

This weekend, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June, the “City of Cairns” Festival of Highland and Irish Dancing Association together with the AIDA North Queensland Sub Committee will play host to the City of Cairns Festival of Highland Dancing and North Queensland Irish Premierships at St Mary’s Catholic College.

These events (Highland Festival and Irish Ceili on Saturday and Irish Premierships on Sunday) have attracted competitors from around Queensland and will provide a great spectacle throughout the weekend with music, skill and colourful costumes displayed by dance students of all ages. 

The weekend of competition begins on Saturday 6 June at 8.30 am at St Mary’s Catholic College.  Contact Jacqueline Wilson on mob:  0419 785 817  for further information.

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Jacqueline Wilson is honoured for community service to celtic dance by Steve Wettenhall MP

 

 

Left to Right: Sharon Issack - AOT Account Manager Victoria, Emma O’Brien – AOT Account Manager Victoria, Todd Cornford – National Sales Manager, Parker Travel Collection and Jill Lance – AOT Account Manager Victoria.

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MEDIA INFORMATION                                      Tuesday 19 May 2009

QUEENSLAND SHOWCASED IN BIGGEST EVER

DOMESTIC BLITZ

Always at the forefront of developing innovative ways to market Queensland, Parker Travel Collection steps up to the plate once again with the launch of its biggest ever domestic retail campaign: 2009 QUEENSLAND HOT DEALS TO COOL PLACES.

Kicking off this month with the launch of its eighth season, Hot Deals to Cool Places is a campaign focused on selling Queensland holidays to Australians.  Key to its success is capturing the attention of travel agents with a user-friendly brochure or guide to Queensland.

For the coming 2009-2010 travel season, Hot Deals to Cool Places campaign has been built around the launch of its 16 page, full colour brochure of special offers and value-added packages to key destinations within Queensland.

“This brochure is designed to be the travel agents’ quick-sell bible to Queensland.  While compelling the agents’ call-to-action with hot deals and packages (strategically aimed at boosting visitation at various times throughout the year), we place high priority on its destination information and content. 

“This season, like never before, the brochure is bursting at the seams with tips, tricks and general hints on how to get the most out of each region, city, town or village featured,” he said.

Mr Parker said Australia’s travel industry is now being flooded with 60 000 brochures via brochure distribution and personal mail systems – as well as sales calls on travel agencies throughout Melbourne, Sydney, Country NSW, Brisbane and south east Queensland.

“Our sales call mission has already begun and will continue over the coming months while garnering extra profile through industry advertising campaigns promoting  HOT DEALS integrity as an effective sales tool for Queensland.

“This will be our biggest campaign ever with 5000 retails sales calls conducted over the next six months with more campaigns to come.  Our message is simple, ‘c’mon Australia, come to Queensland – it really is beautiful one day and perfect the next!

“It’s imperative we remain aggressive in the selling Queensland as a holiday destination – targetting Australia as our most important market,” he said.

While continually striving to bring Queensland – via interesting and exclusive products and packages – to the market, Parker Travel Collection is proud to include several new experiences in this year’s campaign.  As follows:

The Tropical North

• Paradise Palms Resort and Country Club; opened in March, the resort is Australia’s newest golf course accommodation.

• The Australian Mustering Experience; ‘live’ outback mustering experience operating three days and nights a week out of Port Douglas.

• New DFO shopping tours in Cairns; opening this month.

The Great South East

• Boutique, 84 room Portal Hotel in Brisbane city; opened in March and with the very chic O bar & restaurant.

Left to Right: Sharon Issack – AOT Account Manager Victoria, Emma O’Brien – AOT Account Manager Victoria, Todd Cornford – National Sales Manager, Parker Travel Collection and Jill Lance – AOT Account Manager Victoria.

Parker Travel Collection’s Hot Deals to Cool Places campaign secured its place in the Tropical North Queensland’s Tourism Award’s Hall of Fame in 2007 for Product Marketing

Parker Travel Collection has offices in Cairns, the Gold Coast and Melbourne. For further information, contact Todd Parker, Parker Travel Collection on 07 4055 6122, mob: 0417 440 922, email: or visit the website on www.parkertravelcollection.com

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MEDIA RELEASE                                       Thursday 19 March 2009

DRIFT SPA A FIRST FOR MISSION BEACH

While cassowaries tuck-in to the tropic’s exotic fruit known as quandongs in the Mission Beach rainforest, at the beach nearby, the therapists at Drift Spa are using it on clients as the key ingredient in a conditioning hair treatment.

Adding a new and holistic dimension to guest services and activities available in Mission Beach, Drift Spa opened last month at Castaways Resort and Spa.  In another first, it is the only beachfront spa facility in Tropical North Queensland.

The Dreaming, Drift’s signature three-and-a-half-hour treatment, incorporates a salt exfoliation, mud wrap, full massage (including hands, feet and face) and exotic hair mask made from the oil of the quandong kernel.

The luxurious treatment embodies the philosophy of Drift Spa to soothe the body, mind and soul of clients with Australia’s Aboriginal-inspired Li’Tya products and treatments.

Right on the edge of the white sands of spectacular Mission Beach, Drift Spa at Castaways Resort and Spa is the ultimate location for a massage or a body wrap as its absolute beachfront position gives an uninterrupted view of Dunk Island and the Coral Sea.

Serene state-of-the-art treatment rooms offer air-conditioned comfort, or drift off on the balcony in either the spa or seated massage chairs. Drift’s cutting edge design means the four different treatment areas can cater to couples, singles or be booked exclusively by a group of six to 16.

Edge Architecture’s Gordon Beath, who is renowned for the Gold Coast Mirage, designed the unique relaxation areas and balcony treatment space while Coco Republic Interiors combined earthy hues with inspiration from the ocean for the décor.

Spa manager Lea-Ann Kennedy said Drift was not just a typical day spa, but an incredible experience given to clients in a stunning beachfront setting.

 “The décor captures the essence of Li’tya’s Of the Earth and Of the Sea ranges which is important as each treatment at Drift is a sensory journey using colour, smell and sound to ground clients and leave them in a blissful state rarely achieved in their busy lives,” she said.

“Our six therapists have been fully trained in the use of Li’Tya which incorporates organic Australian native plant botanicals with ancient Aboriginal healing methods for a unique spa treatment.

“I fell in love with Li’Tya’s Australian made and owned products while I was working in spas on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. I like the company’s philosophy of treading lightly on the earth as well as their commitment to ‘give back’ to the indigenous people.   

 “I discovered Mission Beach 20 years ago when I started coming here annually on holidays.

“Now I have been able to set up a state-of-the-art spa in the most beautiful and peaceful location I’ve seen. Helping clients reconnect with themselves and rejuvenate after a treatment completes the dream for me.”

‘Drift’ offers a comprehensive range of beauty services including professional photographic makeup using Atelier products from France.

According to Lea-Ann, ‘Drift’ is aboard the latest ‘spa party’ trend known as ‘Sparty’.  “This is a quirky and fun idea where our clients and their friends can enjoy exclusive use of the spa  - a healthy alternative for hen’s parties and special occasions.

When it comes to organizing a ‘sparty’, Drift can cater for groups of six to 16 and to celebrate its recent opening, has a special package available.  Until 31 May, 2009, groups of six booking a ‘sparty’ will receive a foot soak, one hour massage, cheese platter, glass of sparkling wine and use of the verandah spa for the party’s duration for just $600.

Other opening specials available this month include:

•  free Tuscan Tan this month with the purchase of Tuscan Tan Exfoliating Sugar Scrub, PH Balanced Skin Wash and the Tinted Tan Extender for $75.

Drift Spa is another progressive investment by the Neville-Smith family who own Castaways Resort and Spa and are committed to adding value to Mission Beach as a destination.

 “We are now rolling out our fresh Castaways branding to symbolise the resort’s recent refurbishment and expansion with the addition of Drift Spa and Palms wedding/conference facility – both built by local, Mission Beach builder Mark Watson of Watson Construction,” Mr James Neville-Smith said.

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Lea-Ann Kennedy Manager Drift Spa Telephone: (07) 4088 6807

Email:  relax@driftspa.com.au Web: www.driftspa.com.au

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MEDIA RELEASE                     WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2009

FIRST GUESTS BOOK IN TO PARADISE PALMS’ NEW GOLF COURSE ACCOMMODATION

First Guests Stephan and Maryanne Dandrea are welcome by General Manager of Vision Hotels and Resorts, Craig Biber

Paradise Palms Resort and Country Club opened its doors yesterday with the arrival of first guests who booked in at the 4.5 star, 96-room golf course accommodation for a week’s rest and relaxation.

Yesterday Vision Hotels and Resort’s general manager Craig Biber officially welcomed the resort’s first guests, Stephan and Maryanne Dandrea from Greenvale in Victoria on Tuesday February 17.

The couple, who have visited the region before and were keen to return for some much needed r ‘n’ r,  booked their holiday in Tropical North Queensland online.

 Paradise Palms Resort and Country Club – Hotel Room pictured

To celebrate the opening, Paradise Palms Resort and Country Club is offering a special of $99 per night (some conditions apply), for travel until September 30 and do not include housekeeping services.

Developed at a cost of $20 million by HS Vision Group, Paradise Palms’ resort accommodation provides guests with their own exclusive precinct and private access to a range of quality recreation/resort facilities set within tropical gardens and swimming pools.

Guests will enjoy close access to the clubhouse’s newly opened 59 Restaurant and Bar, pro-shop, conference centre and the 18-hole golf course. The facilities will be further expanded to include a day spa, health club, 2000sq. m themed children’s playground and mini golf.

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For further information:

Craig Biber, General Manager – Vision Hotels and Resorts

Tel: 07 40539 468  Mob: 0439 003114    E: cbiber@visionhotelsandresorts.com

Rosie Douglas , Director of Sales and Marketing – Vision Hotels and Resorts

Tel: 07 40539 485  Mob:0417 750 540    E: rdouglas@visionhotelsandresorts.com

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