This sleek, environment-friendly ecoresort lies low along Fraser's west coast. Hotel rooms are smart and contemporary, with air-conditioning and Japanese-style screens opening onto balconies that look into the bush, but my pick are the two- and three-bedroom villas just a short walk from the main resort area and pools. The hillside villas, which have Jacuzzis on their balconies, are fairly luxurious, but guests must contend with that long haul up the hill. Each villa has a kitchen, washing machine, and dryer. Two new houses -- one with three bedrooms, one with four -- are now available for those who want extra privacy away from the resort area. The only drawback is that you must have your own vehicle, as transport is not provided to get to them. An impressive lineup of ecoeducational activities includes daily four-wheel-drive tours with a ranger to points of interest around the island, free guided walks daily, and an excellent free Junior Eco-Ranger program on weekends and during school vacations. You can also join bird-watching tours, guided canoe trips, sunset champagne sails, and dolphin and dugong (manatee) spotting cruises. Wildlife videos play continuously in the lobby, and the on-site ranger office lists the animals and plants you are most likely to spot.
Facilities:
3 restaurants; 4 bars; 4 outdoor saltwater pools (1 w/water slide); lit tennis courts; Jacuzzi; spa; watersports equipment rental and fishing tackle rental; kids' club; game room; tour desk; babysitting
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planning your trip.
