Discover unspoiled beaches and crystal clear tropical waters on Hamilton Island - By: Sidney Morgan

Hamilton Island has been developed for one reason only: to provide visitors to the Great Barrier Reef with an unforgettably luxurious vacation experience. The island is extremely popular with honeymooners and as a destination for the jetsetting elite. The truth is, aside from the 5 star Hamilton Island accommodations, there are also more affordable accommodations for families that leave nothing to be desired.

When you take into consideration what you're getting for your money on Hamilton Island, you will look at it in a new light. If you get a family package deal, you get a luxurious room to stay in and access to many facilities that would cost you extra in another location. Hamilton Island is an uncrowded paradise, with quiet beaches, reefs and coves to explore at your leisure. Grab a mask, snorkel and fins and explore some of the crystal clear waters virtually at your doorstep. If you want to explore a little further afield, you are welcome to use a safe, stable kayak and go snorkeling at a Hamilton Island reef.

For more adventurous divers, Hamilton Island is truly a paradise. The Great Barrier Reef needs no introduction. It is spread out before you and you can take your pick between a number of fabulous diving adventures. These can be short, guided excursions to some of the nearby reefs or longer scuba diving tours.

A very popular way to see the Great Barrier Reef from Hamilton Island is to take a catamaran excursion out to Reefworld. Reefworld consists of 2 pontoon islands right in the middle of the reef. These manmade "islands" have been set up for those who want to experience the Great Barrier Reef in an eco-friendly environment, even if they have never tried snorkeling before. They have created a children's swimming enclosure and snorkeling platforms for people of all levels of fitness. For a unique experience without even having to get your toes wet, take the glass hulled submersible boat.

Dent Island needs no introduction to golfers. Dent Island is just an easy 5 minutes away from Hamilton Island and is an island totally devoted to golf. Its 18 hole course has been designed by a renowned course designer and championship golfer. Wherever you are on this challenging course, you have the brilliant Coral Sea and the Whitsunday Islands as your backdrop. Look for Hamilton Island special deals for golfers.

If you have never been there before, the descriptions of all of the luxurious developments on Hamilton Island might give you the impression that the island's natural beauty has been spoiled. Nothing could be further from the truth. Viewed from above, most of the island is lush and green and its native habitats meticulously preserved. It's not all off limits, though. There are many ways you can explore the island. If you're the adventurous type, try a quad bike tour of the island. In order to protect the environment, you will stick with the fire trails, but that won't stop you from taking in the most breathtaking views the island has to offer.

Now can you see why it is a mistake to think of Hamilton Island as just a resort for honeymooners and jetsetters? Sure, if you want 5 star accommodation and can afford it, Hamilton Island has the best money can buy. But if you want 5 star treatment on a 3 star family budget, it's there for the taking, too.

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