If it's a dose of wonder you need than Australia's Whitsunday Islands is unbeatable. Cornflower blue skies. Crystal clear water framed by endless stretches of the whitest sand. Out into open ocean and sparkling sapphire and emerald seas glitter all year long.

All those calming blues and greens amp up the serenity. Even a brief holiday here re-sets your mind and body. No matter if your vacay plan is a thrill-a-minute adventure or sneaky cat-naps by the pool, a Whitsundays break is guaranteed to take your breath away.

For many, planning a family holiday includes one (or more) furry loved ones. And while travelling with your pup within Australia is not uncommon, we are sure we have all come across the same hurdles when finding accommodations and activities that are pet friendly.

We found paradise in the Whitsundays. Right in the Heart of the Great Barrier Reef is a group of 74 islands that make up the Whitsundays. This area is known for its incredible snorkelling, pristine beaches, and sailing! So if you’re looking for the perfect tropical vacation, this is it!

David and Carolyn Colfelt are among the Whitsundays’ original bareboat charterers. 

When David Hutchen started the Whitsunday Reef Festival 19 years ago, little did he know it would one day come of age as the ‘Great Barrier Reef Festival’.