When planning our trip to Australia, the #1 item on our list was access to the Great Barrier Reef. Hubs, an avid scuba diver, is coming up on his 40th birthday and this trip (specifically to dive the reef was high on the list). One can access the Reef through a number of companies (either in nearby Cairns or Port Douglas). We booked into Port Douglas, and even though I hadn’t done a ton of research before our arrival, I’m so glad we ended up in this charming coastal town. We visited in late June, and the weather was absolutely perfect. Walk 4 Mile Beach (or at least a part of it). We were lucky enough to stay within walking distance of the beach and could literally step off our terrace and almost directly onto the beach. If you’re not staying close, don’t worry, simply drive to one of the entry points,…
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]]>If you look up ‘oldie but a goodie’ I’m certain this restaurant will show up somewhere in the mix. And if you haven’t specifically been to Port Douglas, I’m certain there is a similar restaurant in your favorite holiday town. Although we’d had a long day at sea checking out the Great Barrier Reef (me from above and Hubs from the depths), we summoned the energy for a seven-course tasting menu at the iconic Nautilus. Walking up the long path to the restaurant, I started to wonder what exactly we were in for. For those not in the know, the entire restaurant and lounge are located outside (don’t worry, the kitchen and restrooms have their own building). That’s right, you look up straight into the canopy of palm trees and the stars above. With fairy lights and candles, it’s a very romantic location. Honestly, how often do you get the…
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