Working hard, doing the 9 to 5 every day, five days a week, can really test ones levels of stress and tension. Treating yourself to a holiday every now and then is pivotal to ones sanity. When most Australians think of the ultimate escape in Australia to refresh the body and mind, one of the first places that come to mind is Surfers Paradise. The beautiful beaches and great weather have been spoiling tourists there for years, so why not treat yourself for time to recoup after all your hard work. In this travel section we are going to take a look at a one of the destinations which might appeal to you in Surfers Paradise and check out its features. This time around, we check out Couran Cove Island Resort in Queensland.

The Couran Cove Island Resort's Location

The resort covers 151 hectares and offers guests beach views on one side and spectacular Banskia forest views on the other. Couran Cove has 22km of surf beach as well as a twenty five metre swimming pool, Children’s swimming pool, international standard sporting facilities, water sports, fine and casual dining, full business facilities, regular ferry access to the Gold Coast theme parks, shopping and golf courses and one hundred and fifteen sport and leisure activities.

Activities at Couran Cove Island Resort

From sporting activities, to environmental activities, to activities for the kids, to tours, artistic pursuits, fishing and water activities, Couran Cove Island Resort has such a diverse range of activities that energetic visitors will never be bored. You will struggle to actually do everything every activity that the resort has to offer. There is rock climbing, tennis, track sprinting, golf driving, water polo, indoor cricket, swimming pool, basketball, cycling, archery, softball and much more. For lovers of a natural experience enjoy nocturnal walks, sunset kayaking, breakfast with the birds, bush trail walking. The kids won’t be lazing about in the hotel room when they realise that they can participate in treasure hunts, mud madness, t shirt painting, pippi hunting, mini Olympics and even a mini disco. Couran Cove has as many activities as you could possible perceive on the coast and all the activities you never perceived doing. Taking this holiday might open up the opportunity to experience some new things making it a holiday you will never forget.

Food at Couran Cove Island Resort

After all of those activities you are going to need something to nibble on I’m sure. Couran Cove has four restaurants offering relaxed resort dining as well as dining by the pool, the beachside or at a relaxed bar or café. Buffet Breakfasts are a major bonus for holidays away.  A big breakfast can keep you going all day providing your body with enough fuel to do all the activities you want to do. Couran Cove has got you covered in this department, serving a generous hot breakfast, as well as pastries, fruit and cereal for a complete coverage of your Breakfast needs. Couran Cove’s lunch and dinner offer great variety of cuisine and are assured to please anyone’s tastes. The Wood fire pizzas are always a favourite, but are tastier when eaten at the Resorts poolside café. Eat crisp and fresh salads, or enjoy beautiful fresh seafood at the Oceanman Surf Club with an ocean view. Then there are cocktails and desserts to tempt guests, all in front of live entertainment. What a great way to wind down the perfect day and get ready for another one.

Health and Beauty at Couran Cove Island Resort

Couran Cove offers much in invigoration and restoration. In terms of facials, Couran Cove offers from the intense to the more sensitive featuring Fruit Acid Peels, Floral Masks, Marine Rebalancing Algae, marine collagen and many other forms of facials. Body treatments including body wraps, toning wraps, deluxe body scrubs, Vichy showers and steam sessions sound just as beneficial to your body as they are. Then there are the manicures, pedicures, expert body massages, waxing, nail art, make up, hair dressing and eye tinting…enough to cover every aspect of your body and all work is professionally done. A special offer for him and her is a “Romantic Escape for Two” package, for only $250.00. In this package the couple experiences two fifty minute Swedish massages, a candle lit room scented with romantic essential oils, dinner for two served on a scenic veranda, champagne for two and excluded privacy. Day Spa half and full packages are also available which include a light lunch.

For more information visit Couran Cove Island Resort's website www.couran.com