Situated in one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in the world, qualia resort on Hamilton Island in the Great Barrier Reef has introduced a new package to celebrate the landmark Supreme Court decision that will likely result in the planning of more gay weddings with a couples retreat package that represents a savings ranging from $975-$1550 depending on accommodation choice.

Located on the secluded northern-most point of sun-drenched Hamilton Island, qualia (pronounced kwaleea) is a luxury resort that features 60 elegant one bedroom pavilions and a Beach house with postcard views of the blue green waters of the Coral Sea in the Whitsunday Islands.

With its sense of calm and sophisticated, yet casual style, qualia – which was named Best Resort in the World by readers of Conde Nast Traveler in November 2012 -- offers a private and relaxing experience where honeymooners can be as active or laid back as they want.  As the main gateway for visiting the Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island offers a full complement of recreational activities including a new Yacht Club, Golf Club and two spas.  And, with its location on the same latitude in the southern Hemisphere as Honolulu in the North with an enticing average of 81F, it is an ideal honeymoon location all year long.

Priced at $3,000 per person for accommodation in the Leeward Pavilion or $4,700 in the Windward Pavilion, which features private plunge pools, this exclusive package includes one complimentary night (valued at $975 in the Leeward Pavilion and $1550 in a Windward Pavilion ) making it a seven night stay.

Additional items included as part of the package are:

Ø  Full a la carte breakfast daily at Long Pavilion or Pebble Beach restaurants

Ø  Poolside dinner one evening at Pebble Beach restaurant

Ø  All non-alcoholic beverages within qualia

Ø  VIP return Hamilton Island Airport/Marina transfers

Ø  Use of a two-seater electric golf buggy

Ø  VIP chauffeur service around Hamilton Island

Ø  Use of non-motorized watercraft

Ø  Beach drop-offs to selected local beaches on surrounding islands

Guests can also book flights from Los Angeles on Virgin Australia starting from $1790 per person.

For information or to make reservations, visit http://www.aspiredownunder.com/qualia.html   or call 1-877-7ASPIRE.

Valid for stays at qualia until August 22, 2013; September 1-December 21, 2013 and from January 6, 2014-March 31, 2014.

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About Hamilton Island: www.hamiltonisland.com.au

Hamilton Island is one of 74 tropical islands in the Coral Sea between the Queensland coast and the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. The largest inhabited island in the Whitsunday Islands, Hamilton Island is on the same latitude in the southern hemisphere as Honolulu in the north with an average of 81F temperatures year round.  With more than six accommodation choices, 10 restaurants and varied water and beach activities, the Island makes the perfect launching pad for US travelers to enjoy Australia’s most spectacular beaches, explore the Great Barrier Reef and create an unforgettable vacation in tropical Australia.  Hamilton Island is easily accessible from major East Coast cities in Australia in less than three hours. 

About qualia resort: www.qualia.com.au

qualia, Australia's world class luxury resort on the Great Barrier Reef, is located on the secluded and breathtakingly beautiful northern-most point of Hamilton Island.  qualia has 60 elegant one-bedroom pavilions and a Beach House, each set among eucalyptus trees with postcard views of the idyllic blue, green waters of the Whitsundays.  Two superb restaurants and Spa qualia cater exclusively to guests of the resort.  Hamilton Island can be accessed directly from all east coast international gateway cities in less than three hours. 'qualia' is deliberately spelled with a lower case 'q' as it is a reflection of the relaxed, understated nature of this property.