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Pip Miller PR

Telephone: 0419 681543

Email: pip@pipmillerpr.com.au

Internet: www.coconutgroveportdouglas.com.au  Monday 12 January 2009

GETAWAY THIS AUSTRALIA DAY TO PORT DOUGLAS’ HOTTEST NEW ADDRESS & TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PATRIOTIC DEAL

In 2009, the buzz word that will grip the nation when it comes to travel is ‘staycation’ or holidays at home.  Among the first to jump on this bandwagon is Port Douglas’s hottest new address, Coconut Grove, that will celebrate its recent opening and the Australia Day weekend with a patriotic deal for locals that offers dinner for two at Zinc Restaurant to the value of $150 for every three or more night booking in a terrace or penthouse apartment.

Coconut Grove Port Douglas combines the ultimate in luxurious resort accommodation with an idyllic location – smack-bang in the heart of Macrossan Street and just 400 metres from Four Mile Beach. 

Situated on three levels, guests can choose between balcony, terrace and penthouse apartments in one, two and three bedroom configurations – all of which feature comprehensive self-catering facilities complete with their own spacious indoor and outdoor entertaining areas.  With every detail accounted for and privacy assured, guests will have no need to leave their luxurious enclave during their stay – but of course can venture forth to take advantage of Coconut Grove’s resort pool, entertaining area and the many delights of Port Douglas.

Accommodation rates for Australia Day weekend and until February 28, 09 are from $395 per night for a one bedroom apartment.

Terrace Apartments:

Beautifully spacious, Coconut Grove’s Terrace apartments are situated on level one.  Perfectly suited to families, each incorporates three bedrooms in twin, queen and master (with king bed, walk-in robe and ensuite spa bath), bedroom configurations.  With tranquil sleeping areas well separated from the kitchen and living room with plasma television, children may rest while the parents kick up their heels or entertain friends. 

Penthouse Apartments:

This is how the other half live – in one of Coconut Grove’s three bedroom penthouse apartments with rooftop terrace.  Enjoy a choice of sleeping configurations in twin, queen and master (with king bed, walk-in robe and spa bathroom) options, well appointed kitchen and living area with plasma television.

To find out more or make a reservation, contact 07 4099 0600 or email: luxury@coconutgroveportdouglas.com.au

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For further information and media enquiries:

Warwick Bourguignon, Manager, Coconut Grove

56 Macrossan Street, PORT DOUGLAS QLD 4877

p: 07 40990600 f: 07 40990699

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Internet: www.rydges.com/esplanadecairns                               

MEDIA INFORMATION                                                                Monday 5 January 2009

NEW LEASE OF LIFE FOR POPULAR ESPLANADE DINING OUTLET & LOBBY BAR, CORAL HEDGE BRASSERIE

The Area General Manager of Rydges Hotels Resorts TNQ, Simon White announced today that Cairns waterfront property, Rydges Esplanade Resort would commence a refurbishment program on Monday 19 January to upgrade its signature restaurant and bar outlets to a rejuvenated, contemporary venue for guests to relax and enjoy tropical north Queensland hospitality.

Coral Hedge Brasserie and Lobby Bar is a popular meeting and dining spot among hotel guests and local residents.  This venue is perhaps best known for the theatre and entertainment of its Fire and Ice Buffet in the evenings and Pasta lunch.

“We couldn’t have hoped for a better way to start 2009 than with the good news concerning our imminent upgrade program for Coral Hedge Brasserie and Lobby Bar.”

For the period of refurbishment, the resort’s dining areas will be relocated to level one of the hotel for breakfast, lunch and dinner to create minimal disturbance while ensuring the same high quality of food and beverage service.

Rydges Esplanade Resort have contracted Port Douglas based company, Coral Sea Design to undertake the planned refurbishment to Coral Hedge Brasserie and Lobby Bar that is expected to take just three weeks to complete by mid February.

According to Mr White, Coral Sea Design is a company which specializes in all aspects of hotel refurbishment and was chosen for its appreciation of local conditions that prevail in the tropical north including suitability of textiles, textures and colour.

According to Mr Pete Smith of Coral Sea Design, we have chosen fabrics and laminates that are not only pleasing to the eye, but commercially viable for the application in which they are intended.

At the completion of refurbishment, Coral Sea Brasserie and Lobby Bar flow seamlessly from the hotel’s reception area to offer guests a completely fresh and rejuvenated venue that provides peaceful views to the gardens and resort pool.

Mr White said with its light airy atrium and tropical outlook, Coral Hedge Brasserie already has a great atmosphere and the impending changes are destined to enhance these qualities with a modern approach in keeping with the environment.

The scope of refurbishment is extensive and will include retiling of all floor areas and installation of a new bar floor, fresh paintwork throughout, installation of new audio system, new upholstery to booth seating, dining chairs and occasional chairs, new bar stools/leaners, tables, joinery through buffet area, new gas cooking appliances for theatre kitchen, new chaffing units and application of granite benchtops in buffet area.

For details regarding this refurbishment, dining times and bookings, contact Coral Hedge Brasserie on tel: 07 4044 9053

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For further information:

Mr Simon White, Area General Manager Rydges Hotels Resorts TNQ Tel:  07 4044 9000.

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