| 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) |