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