| Lizard Island is a Great Barrier Reef Hotel and is the | | | | of beaches from here, and the villas as you would |
| most northerly island on the Reef, and it would be a | | | | expect are well furnished. |
| great choice for a beach vacation or a tropical | | | | The Anchor Bay suites are set along the arc of |
| honeymoon vacation resort. | | | | Anchor Bay, and not far from the main lodge. They |
| Lizard is located right on the spectacular Great Barrier | | | | have lovely sea views and a direct pathway onto the |
| Reef, with its colourful coral reefs and 24 powder | | | | beach. They have an open plan design and a large |
| white sand beaches. This really is a taste of paradise, | | | | veranda with a daybed. |
| and the ideal tropical honeymoon vacation resort, | | | | Lastly the Anchor Bay rooms have a garden setting, |
| especially as the island does not cater for children. | | | | and are relatively small inside, but there are family |
| It has forty rooms, either on the main beach or on a | | | | rooms here |
| small headland, plus the main building, pool, gym, spa, | | | | Our experience was that the Sunset Point Villas were |
| and watersports centre. | | | | very comfortable, and as our booking was full board |
| Each of the 40 villas on Voyages Lizard Island is | | | | all we had to pay for was our alcohol as soft drinks |
| elegant and spacious, with either ocean or beach | | | | were complimentary at dinner and at the beach club.. |
| views, and your choices whilst limited by the depth | | | | There is no doubt that the reef and the snorkelling |
| of your pocket because Lizard Island isn't cheap | | | | are just terrific, and right off the beach too!! You can |
| anyway!! | | | | ask to be taken to any beach you like with a picnic, |
| If however this is your choice of tropical honeymoon | | | | and collected when you want., and you can go on |
| vacation resort, then splash out and book The | | | | organised snorkelling trips. The colours of the fish are |
| Pavilion!! | | | | simply incredible around lovely coral gardens |
| The Pavilion is high on the point of Sunset Ridge | | | | Other activities include Gamefishing, or you can just |
| overlooking the Coral Sea, and is totally private yet a | | | | go exploring, or sailing, or just relax at the luxurious |
| wonderful 270 degree panoramic view of Anchor | | | | Azure Spa and try some pampering. |
| Bay, Oscar Island and Sunset Beach. | | | | Food is a hugely important part of any vacation |
| It has a huge veranda with the usual sunloungers and | | | | especially on a honeymoon and Lizard Island will not |
| a private plunge pool, and just the most stunning | | | | disappoint. |
| views. | | | | Dining at Osprey's restaurant is a huge pleasure, and |
| A really nice touch is a private path leading to | | | | in case you are concerned the menu changes every |
| another private and very secluded area where table | | | | day, is fresh, and very creative using local produce |
| and chairs are placed to eat out on whilst enjoying | | | | and of course the freshest seafood. The Thursday |
| the cooling breeze and the view. | | | | buffet is out of this world. |
| Internally the Pavilion is luxurious, with even a laptop | | | | You can opt for a private dinner on the beach. |
| computer, though quite why I'm not sure, you really | | | | There is a good range of choices at breakfast and |
| want to get away from that sort of thing. | | | | you can opt for a lunchtime picnic option delivered to |
| The other choices of accommodation are as follows. | | | | the beach house. |
| The Sunset Point Villas are set high on Sunset Ridge | | | | The staff are young, friendly and efficient, and very |
| with views over Anchor Bay or Sunset Beach , | | | | difficult to find fault with. |
| though the view is interfered with by eucalyptus | | | | Whilst Lizard Island may be expensive, and the large |
| trees. The villas are very private with a veranda, with | | | | lizards wandering around a little off putting at first, it |
| chairs and a hammock. It's easy to get to a number | | | | is worth every cent. |