The choice for my main course will depend on my luxury cruise destination (my appetizer), and ultimately who I am traveling with. The main course of my vacation will either be a romantic getaway in Bora Bora, the ultimate Caribbean experience in the Bahamas or an Aussie adventure in the Gold Coast.
Sides: things to add to my main course
excursions
tours
activities
day-trips
Choose one of the following for the Main Course:
South Pacific: Le Meridien Bora Bora
Le Méridien Bora Bora is a Polynesian paradise offering extraordinary
views of the island and overlooking Mount Otemanu as well as the Bora
Bora lagoon.
Situated on one of the finest beaches in the South Pacific, the resort is an ideal retreat for anyone seeking exclusive and ultimate privacy. There are no roads and no traffic – just peace, tranquility, and eye-catching tropical beauty.
The over-water bungalows are ideal for travelers seeking romance and privacy. With Mount Otemanu vistas, these signature bungalows boast some of the best views in Bora Bora.
The inner lagoon at Le Meridien Bora Bora is a sanctuary for hawksbill turtles, and has a programme that raises young turtles and eventually releases adults into the wild. Guests can learn about the turtles, but also have the opportunity to swim among them in their natural habitat, the lagoon.
Sides: jet-skiing, a catamaran cruise, a lagoonarium, para sailing,
water-skiing, shark and ray feeding, deep-sea fishing, an aqua safari, and more!
Cost: 5 nights from $1490/person
Caribbean: Atlantis Paradise Island Resort, Bahamas
Atlantis provides a unique opportunity to explore a truly extraordinary
collection of marine habitats and aquarium exhibits—lagoons, caves,
coral formations and breathtaking underwater ruins designed to showcase
exotic marine life ranging from dolphins and sea lions to sharks, rays,
barracuda, to piranha, eels and even endangered alligator!
Guests can dive in and snorkel amid the sunken artifacts of the lost city of Atlantis in the Ruins Lagoon, in the seven-acre Paradise Lagoon or in the crystalline Caribbean waters off of Cove Beach. Better yet, they can hop aboard a custom Blue Adventures boat and travel to a colorful coral reef for an amazing snorkeling experience.
Atlantis has over 40 restaurants, bars and lounges to satisfy any palette. The Atlantis LIVE concert series brings in top performers from every music genre constantly providing resort guests with unforgettable performances.
Cost: 6 nights from $1370/person
Barrier Reef & Gold Coast: Kewarra Beach Resort & Spa
A secluded tropical hideaway in North Queensland set on 38 acres of lush botanical gardens this private beachfront resort provides the ultimate Australian vacation experience.
Situated amongst
a natural oasis of coastal lagoons, and surrounded by swathes of tropical palms
and endemic rainforest - a rich habitat that provides a home to dozens of
native species - this resort has its roots firmly grounded in sensitive
eco-tourism.
The property is perfectly located to explore the region's quiet, pristine beaches, its unspoiled coastlines, and northern Australia's rugged outback.
Activities near the Resort:
- Snorkel or dive the Great Barrier Reef
- Explore the rainforest at Cape Tribulation
- Cairns Tropical Zoo
- Kuranda Koala Gardens
- Enjoy a bird's eye view on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- Hot air balloon over the Cairns Highlands
- Get up close and personal with a crocodile at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
- Raft the mighty Tully or Barron Rivers
- Learn about Aboriginal heritage at Tjapukai Cultural Park
Cost: 6 nights from $1250/person
