94.48% HAYMAN ISLAND
Great_Barrier_Reef Australia

A 294-hectare private island fringed by coral beaches with luxurious accommodation set in lush tropical gardens with ponds and waterfalls.

ROOMS
244 bedrooms, suites, penthouses and one beach villa Food Formal, modern French cuisine at La Fontaine; Italian and Mediterranean cuisine at rustic La Trattoria; Asian dishes at the Oriental; contemporary Australian at Azure

FOOD
Formal, modern French cuisine at La Fontaine; Italian and Mediterranean cuisine at rustic La Trattoria; Asian dishes at the Oriental; contemporary Australian at Azure

SERVICE
Attentive: 500 employees live on the island with their families

FACILITIES
Extensive spa; five tennis courts; two squash courts; nine-hole putting green and driving range; archery; badminton; snooker; saltwater pool and two freshwater pools; sailing; windsurfing and paddleskiing; cooking classes and wine tasting; diving; snorkelling; marine tours; fishing.

COST
Doubles from A$620 (about £260)

Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia (00 61 7 4940 1234; fax: 4940 1567; www.hayman.com.au)