A guide to the top 5 snorkelling spots by Daydream Island marine biologist Johnny Gaskell

Thinking about asking that someone special to be your lifetime Valentine? We’ve listed the best spots to guarantee you get the YES you’re looking for.

In today’s modern world, we are all getting busier. We are time poor and with the invasion of social media in recent years, family time is rare, but more importantly -priceless. The best way to really connect with each other is to disconnect yourselves from routine and what better way that escaping for a family holiday. Unfortunately, however, as the parent of teenagers, going away on holiday does not always mean disconnecting your children from their friends. Social media has them glued to their phones and devices 24/7, right?

What do you do when you have former contestants from Channel 7’s MKR in town?

Luxury might not be a word that instantly comes to mind when you think about the laid-back Whitsundays - but think again!

In recent years, developments on both the mainland and islands have taken the Whitsundays in a new and welcome direction, while still maintaining the relaxed tropical charm that the region is so well known for.

The range of luxury accommodation is growing, with the opening of full-service hotels, as well as luxurious apartments, decadent holiday homes, and super-sophisticated yachts.