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“ Your senses

will be

stimulated,

luxury

and time will

stand still…
surrounds you “

WORDS by Heather Carle
ravelling the world as flight properties which revolutionised Tropical along the tropical coastline in cosmopolitan
attendants for over 30 years allowed North Queensland holiday accommodation Port Douglas and the northern beaches of
THans and Wendy van der Wolf by creating exciting, non-conventional Cairns.
to experience the ultimate in holiday destinations to stay at. You can choose your own adventure when
accommodation and service. Their appetite Stay in Luxury, Play in Paradise. you stay with Executive Retreats. After
for travel and luxury holidays was the a day exploring the wonders of the Great
brainchild for their Port Douglas and Barrier Reef or the ancient world heritage
Tropical North Queensland based business, “We understand service – listed Daintree Rainforest, discover the tastes
Executive Retreats. of the tropics with an in-house Chef creating
attentive but not intrusive,
Executive Retreats offers a refreshing edge delicious memories with the freshest local
on holiday accommodation. Enter a world our guests privacy is respected produce or float off in the sunset on the pool
where luxury retreats are self-contained, at all times”. side day bed in the hands of an experienced
provide the latest technologies, (yes Mum, spa therapist. Travelling with children but
free WIFI) and provide travellers with all the need a little adult time? Executive Retreats
comforts for a home away from home. The Executive Retreats portfolio now can recommend professional child minding
Having grown their extensive portfolio for includes a diverse selection of retreats and and nanny services to keep the little one’s
many years, Hans and Wendy have been special event venues, some award winning entertained.
able to share their passion with thousands of including absolute beachfront holiday Your senses will be stimulated, luxury
travellers to the region and have met many homes where you can - cocktail in hand, surrounds you and time will stand still…
wonderful guests, some whom are now float in the pool and feel like you are in the Pearl, a four-bedroom absolute beachfront
friends and northern investors and continue ocean just 2 meters away. Others include house at Newell Beach, just north of Port
to return year after year to experience this luxury lifestyle properties with acreage Douglas is a favourite amongst families
jewel of the north. and expansive lawns and exotic gardens, a with two separate entertainment lounges,
A love of architecture and interior design has must for those seeking absolute privacy and one for the adults and one for the kids. The
led the way for the team at Executive Retreats relaxation or a unique wedding venue. Then house is modern and comfortable and has
representing the iconic Balinese inspired Bali there are chic apartments and villas within been tastefully decorated with designer
Hai and The Beach Villa on Newell, two Boutique Resorts and holiday homes dotted furnishings. The 15-meter swimming pool is
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