New York � Voyages Lizard Island has been voted the No. 1 hotel in Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific by Travel & Leisure for 2006, ranking it within the top 10 hotels of the world.

The prestigious T&L 500 is comprised of 500 hotels that receive the highest overall ratings in the annual T&L �World�s Best Awards� survey. This is the fourth year Voyages Lizard Island has been voted No. 1 by one million T&L readers with an overall score of 91.82 out of a perfect 100.

Located on the Great Barrier Reef, Voyages Lizard Island is one of Australia�s premier resorts boasting more than 24 secluded beaches, some reputed to be over 120 years old. Renowned for its five star service, style and location, Voyages Lizard Island offers authentic Australian experiences with unparalleled luxury.

�Voyages Lizard Island epitomises the best Australia (and Voyages) has to offer, � says Nick Baker, Voyages Executive General Manager of Sales and Marketing. �Twenty-four incredible beaches, world-class diving on the Great Barrier Reef and adrenaline charged big game fishing. Add to that the sheer class and indomitable style of a world class resort with a barefoot luxury feel and you have a truly unique place.�

No stranger to awards, Voyages Lizard Island boasts a resume of impressive mentions including, Luxury Link�s �World�s Best,� Travel & Leisure �Best 500 Hotels of the World,� and Conde Nast Traveler, �Gold List 2006,� making it the stand-out property for travel to Australia�s Eastern Coast.

With fringe reefs bordering its shores, Voyages Lizard Island has the advantage of being able to offer divers both half and full day reef experiences, a gourmet menu that changes daily and exclusive marine charters for fishing, diving and snorkelling.

About Voyages: Voyages is an Australian travel company, providing experience-based holidays in spectacular wilderness locations including the Red Centre, Queensland, the Kimberley and Tasmania.

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